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Christian Classics Ethereal Library

Easton's Bible Dictionary: Jonah

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a short review of the Book of the prophet Jonah from the Hebrew Scriptures.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Country Studies: Israel: Origins of Zionizm

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides history of Zionism. End of article discusses Orthodox Jews' problems with Zionism.
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Harcourt: Biographies: Menachem Begin 1913 1992

For Students 3rd - 8th
A Zionist, peacemaker, and politician, Begin became Prime Minister of Israel in 1977. Here you can learn his life story including winning the Nobel Peace Prize for his work on the Camp David Accords.
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Luther Seminary

Bible Tutor: Assyria

For Students 9th - 10th
Bible Tutor offers a brief description of the location and history of Assyria. Inlcudes image and map.
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Luther Seminary

Bible Tutor: 1 Kings

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from The Bible Tutor provides a very helpful introduction to the book of 1 Kings. This site divided the book into three parts and includes links to relevant subjects.
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Luther Seminary

Bible Tutor: 2 Samuel

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from The Bible Tutor of Luther Productions provides a good description of 2 Samuel that includes links to famous people in the book of 2 Samuel and links to specific Bible Verses.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: All Female Enterprise

For Students 9th - 10th
This Wide Angle video looks at the advantages and disadvantages of running a small-scale, female-only business.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Martyrdom

For Students 9th - 10th
In this video from Wide Angle, 18-year-old Mohanned Abu Tayyoun discusses the reasons behind his decision to conduct a martyr operation.
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University of Calgary

University of Calgary: Orthodox Zionism

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the roots of Zionism, including important figures. Includes biography of Abraham Isaac Kook and a description of Zionism in Israel.
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Latimer Clarke Corporation

Atlapedia Online: Israel

For Students Pre-K - 1st
If you're doing a research paper on Israel, this is a great place to begin. Has information about the history, people, geography, climate, economy, and more. Click on the map image to get more details and an enlarged view.
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Open Course Ware: Jewish History From Biblical to Modern Times

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Outlining the history of Judaism, find a broad collection of resources to enhance lessons and discussions.
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Other

Akhlah: Tribes of Israel

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource highlights the tribes of Israel (alphabetically from Asher and Benjamin to Simeon and Zebulun) with detailed paragraphs provided on each individual tribe. A chart is also given demonstrating each tribes' place around the...
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Other

Key Way: Why Babylon?

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the fall of Israel and Judah to the Babylonians in 721 BC, and 586 BC. Includes map.
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Other

Moeller Haus: Isaiah Commentary

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a chapter-by-chapter commentary on the Book of the prophet Isaiah from the Hebrew Scriptures.
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Other

The Preachers Corner: The Vow Jephthah Made

For Students 9th - 10th
This gives a point by point description of Jephthah's vow to the Lord in the book of Judges.
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Other

Temple Mount in Jerusalem: The Treasures of the House of the Lord

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an interesting article about the riches that were part of the Temple in Jerusalem built by King Solomon.
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Other

Preface to the Readings From Exodus: Remembering the Passover and Exodus

For Students 9th - 10th
A good orientation to the book of Exodus and the religious significance of the Exodus of Moses and the people of Israel.
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Other

Torah Tots: Chanukah

For Students Pre-K - 1st
What do you know about the history of Chanukah? Use this informative site to learn more about this Jewish holiday.
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Other

Old Testament History: Assyrian Dominance

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a history of the Isrealites, but it is about "Assyrian dominance." It goes through each Isrealite king and describes his interactions with the Assyrians. It explains how the Assyrians gained control and dealt with rebellions....
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Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Interfaith Activity in Israel

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the region of Israel common to the histories of three world religions and the interfaith activities of these three in this region.
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Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs: State of Israel

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs describes the type and structure of the Israeli governmnet established in 1948. Links to each branch of the government are found on the orange menu bar.
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Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs will give you an introduction to the economy of Israel. Use the blue toolbar on the top of the screen to read in more detail about foriegn trade, the public sector, wages, industry, and...
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Peninsula Bible Church

Peninsula Bible Church: Now Hear This [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
An interpretation of Chapters 46 through 51 of the Book of the prophet Jeremiah from the Hebrew Scriptures.
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Other

Akhlah.com: Question Words in Hebrew

For Students 3rd - 5th
Where? What? Who? When? Why? How? Use this site to learn how to say and write these words in Hebrew.