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Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Jewish History Sourcebook: Internet Jewish History Sourcebook

For Students 9th - 10th
A reference guide to Jewish history sourcebooks.
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University of Michigan

Stamps of Israel: Henrietta Szold

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides photograph of stamp of Szold. Brief biographical description, focusing on her influence on Zionism.
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University of Calgary

University of Calgary: "Abraham Our Father" and Theirs?

For Students 9th - 10th
This article provides a description of how Abraham is viewed in Islam, Christianity, and Judaism. It explains similarities and differences in each religion with regard to Abraham and belief in God. The article is written from a Jewish...
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Yhwh

For Students 9th - 10th
A definition for what YHWH is in Judaism and how the word "God" is treated in Judaism.
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History Teacher

Historyteacher.net: Global Studies: Judaism & Early Jewish History Quiz

For Students 9th - 10th
Ten multiple choice question quiz is self scored and tests your comprehension of Judaism and early Jewish history.
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Other

Jeremiah Project: Monotheism

For Students 9th - 10th
General information on monotheism, the religious view of Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. Also defines agnosticism, rationalism, pragmatism, monism, henotheism. liberalism (modernism), pantheism (naturalism), and atheism.
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Other

Assemblies of the Wwc: Theology of the Churches and the Jewish People

For Students 9th - 10th
An essay discussing the history of the relationship of Jewish and Christian Communities. Highlights the relationship between the Christian and Jewish communities.
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Other

Brit Milah

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has great information on Brit Milah. It includes a history of the procedure, the ceremony itself, and information on the mohel.
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Other

Jewish Holidays: Sukkot, Shemini Atzeret, and Simchat Torah

For Students 9th - 10th
Defines Shemini Atzeret and places it in the context of Sukkot.
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Other

The 1911 Edition Encyclopedia: Leopold Zunz

For Students 9th - 10th
An encyclopedia entry on Jewish scholar Leopold Zunz lists his accomplishments throughout his life and his involvement with Judaism.
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Other

The Place of Prophet Ibrahim, Christianity and Judaism

For Students 9th - 10th
This website briefly explains the role of the prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) in three religions: Islam, Christianity, and Judaism. Provides "basic information about him from the three perspectives" with quotes from the Qur'an, Bible, and...
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Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: Religions of the World

For Students 3rd - 8th
Explains what religion is, the different categories of world religions, and the major religions within each. Some facts are given about each religion, including its origin, where the name comes from, what its followers are called, and...
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: World Religions

For Teachers 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart explains the basic tenets of 5 major world religions.
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: Hanukkah

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart was written to let children understand some of the basic information about Hanukkah. Vocabulary, reading comprehension and a crossword puzzle game are included as well as a printable page...
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: Monotheistic Religions

For Teachers 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart is a study of the 3 most practiced monotheistic religions in the world: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Websites linked include video and audio.
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Archaeological Institute of America

Vegetarian Essenes

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes area in which the Essenes lived and what it tells us about their way of life.
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Other

Study Guide for the Novel: "Number the Stars"

For Teachers 6th - 8th
This site a sixth grade teacher offers this collection of discussion/study questions and classroom activities.
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American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: Glossary of Jewish Terms

For Students 9th - 10th
Basic definition of abelut. Reference to shiva as well. A large glossary of definitions for the Jewish Student.
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American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: Moses Mendelssohn

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides biographical information and contains information on the some of the beliefs of Moses Mendelssohn.
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American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: The Name of God

For Students 9th - 10th
Good explanation of the significance of names and the Name of God in Jewish thought. Outlines the various names, their origins, and their meanings.
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American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: Isaac Mayer Wise

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a brief biography of the leading rabbi during the 19th Century, Isaac Mayer Wise.(1819-1900)
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Other

Torah.org: Yom Kippur

For Students 9th - 10th
Information about the rules and traditions of Yom Kippur.
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Other

Christian News:truth About the World Council of Churches

For Students 9th - 10th
A discenting view of the World Council of Churches. This site features the history of the WCC and offers differing opinions on the WCC's activities and suggests doctrinal deviations and political radicalism.
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Judaism 101

Judaism 101: Jewish Liturgy

For Students 9th - 10th
Lists the elements of the Musaf.