The Middle Eastern Family This unit describes traditional family life in the Middle East. Articles that accompany the unit include discussions of traditional family structure, child-rearing practices, and an article about the kibbutz, a unique social environment that played an important role in the history of Israel. |
Middle Eastern Food: Production and Distribution This unit discusses food production in the Middle East, both in terms of the traditional methods and technological innovations used to improve and expand the region's ability to feed itself. Articles that accompany the unit include a discussion of the region's geography and climate, and new innovations in technology that allow agriculture in the desert. Additional articles describe a traditional village feast at the end of Ramadan, the rituals of making coffee, and easy-to-make recipes for traditional foods. |
Future units to be posted include:
- Middle Eastern Cities Past and Present
- Middle Eastern Holidays
- Middle Eastern Villages