ISRAEL DIRECTORY outlines the extraordinary achievements attained by Israeli citizens, and the areas in which Israel is a leader among nations. This is a first attempt to introduce Israel through its prominent figures. Hundreds of outstanding individuals are presented in the book by the top experts in their field, together with concise summaries of over a hundred key terms and events in Israel's history and other important data about the country. The book also includes profiles of selected Israeli companies and institutions, which provide a fascinating overview of Israel's industry, economy and society in the beginning of the 21st century. The book is a useful tool for people who wish to learn more about Israel and its people. Sara Aharoni - Born in Israel, 1953. Teacher, educator and principal at an elementary school in Be'er - Sheva, teacher and coordinator, Alon junior High School in Kfar - Sava. Meir Aharoni - Born in 1948. Graduate of the Ben - Gurion University of the Negev, where he majored in Literature and Philosophy. Worked as a teacher in high schools in Be'er - Sheva and as the Ma'ariv correspondent in the Negev. The couple spent several years in South America on an educational mission. This is the tenth in their series of books about Israel.