November has been a turning point month in Israel’s history, marking key chapters in the story of Zionism. This collection brings together resources to help students explore these pivotal events and their contexts. Use it to guide nuanced conversations that trace the milestones, challenges, and legacies that have shaped the Zionist movement and Israel’s history.
Key November events:
November 2, 1917 — Balfour Declaration
November 4, 1995 — Assassination of Yitzhak Rabin
November 10, 1975 — “Zionism = Racism” UN Resolution
November 21, 1984 — Operation Moses
November 29, 1947 — UN Partition Plan
