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Join us on an intimate journey through seven decades of Israel’s history

ISRAEL21c interviewed Israelis born in every decade to see what life in Israel was like through their eyes. Join us on their unique journey through Israel's history.

Prof. Daniel Shechtman. Photo still from film

By 21see

April 20, 2020

1950s

Dan Shechtman – Nobel prize winner

1960s

Dov Moran – Inventor of Disk on Key

1970s

Yael Arad – Olympic Judu champion

1980s

Zaki Djemal – Entrepreneur

1990s

Alon Day – Racecar driver

2000s

Claire Meghnagi – Opera singer

2010s

Maya Sickle – School kid

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