Sometimes translated as religious law. The movement, still active in the 1980s, stresses the importance of serving God in ecstasy and has strong mystical elements. Established in 1937 as an underground Jewish extremist organization, also known as Etzel, derived from the pronounced initials of its Hebrew name. Both groups were especially active during and after World War II against the British authorities in Palestine. Both maintained several thousand armed men until all Israeli forces were integrated in June 1948.
Israeli pound see new Israeli shekel.
Jewish Agency Representing the World Zionist Organization as its executive body, the Jewish Agency works in close cooperation with the government of Israel, encourages and organizes immigration of Jews into the country, and assists in their social and economic integration. Keren HaYesod Literally, Israel Foundation Fund. The central fiscal institution of the World Zionist Organization that finances its activities in Israel. An Israeli collective farm or settlement, cooperatively owned and operated by its members and organized on a communal basis. Lehi Acronym for Lohamei Herut Yisrael, literally, Fighters for Israel's Freedom, a former resistance and political organization, created in 1939 and disbanded under pressure in 1948.