Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Moroccan Synagogues: A Survey
A nice survey of the many Jewish synagogues found in Morocco. Many of them were built during the Jewish Diaspora.
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Akhlah: Shabbat
Learn about the holiest day in the Jewish week. Features include an explanation of shabbat and coloring pages for children.
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Akhlah: Passover
Find out more about the Jewish Passover by visiting this colorful resource. Includes craft ideas and coloring pages.
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The Latter Rain: Essenes
Discusses the Essenes' beliefs, way of life, relationship to the Dead Sea Scrolls, and similarities to both Judaism and Jesus' teachings.
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The Latter Rain: Pharisees
Discusses Pharisees' beliefs and relationships with Christians and their place in Jewish society at the time of Jesus.
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Pharisees & Saducees
Primary sources place the Pharisees and Sadducees in context of their time.
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Torah Tots: Shavout
Defines Shavuot and applies it to modern day. Also lists the Ten Commandments (in English and Hebrew). Discusses customs of the holiday.
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Jewish Path: Notes on Counting the Omer
Many questions and answers about the Omer. Describes such things as when Jews should begin counting the Omer and what to do if the counting is skipped one night.
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Gregorian Chants
Learn the history of the Gregorian Chant as it originated from Egyption monks.
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West Ark Church of Christ: A Study of Galatians
An outlined overview of Galatians that focuses on the main points of the book. It provides a good introduction, then you can click on the specific chapters to read a more detailed commentary on the book.
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Aish.com: What Is a Rabbi?
Aish.com answers the title question, describes how a rabbi differs from clergymen in other religions, and briefly describes how a Jewish person becomes a rabbi.
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Chaver: The Mishnah
This research site from Chaver.com describes the Mishnah in-depth: "The Art of Writing the Oral Tradition," "The Decalog as Wisdom Literature," and "Woven Texts: Literary Form in Ancient Hebrew Legal Codes."
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Torah Tots
What's the story behind Pesach/Passover? Use this informative site to learn more about the traditions behind this Jewish religious holiday.
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Holiday Fun and Games: Shavuot
What is Shavuot? This site features background information, coloring pages, games and more.
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Wesley Center for Applied Theology: Flavius Josephus
This resource presents the complete works of the famous Jewish historian from the 1st century C.E. It includes a history of the Jewish people and his account of the war fought by Rome against the Hebrews which resulted in the dispersal...
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Martin Buber Homepage: Religious Thought of Martin Buber
This resource provides information about Martin Buber, his philosophy and thought on religion.
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American Jewish Archives: 350 Years of American Jewry
View many different photographs and documents that are important to the history of Jewish immigrants.
PBS
Pbs Frontline: The Jewish Diaspora
Defines the Jewish Diaspora and provides a map indicating its locations.
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Jnw: Women Carving New Place in Orthodox Judaism
This article discusses how Orthodox women are going beyond their defined realm and beginning to serve roles traditionally held by men.
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Torah.org: Classes on Jewish Holidays: Pesach
Read a brief description of Pesach, or Passover, and see a picture of a Seder plate.
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Commission for Commemorating 350 Years of American Jewish History: Timeline of A
Explore a timeline of American Jewish History starting in the 1500's.
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Introduction to Judaism
Explore all aspects of Judaism by clicking on the subtopics or page numbers at the top of the page. Check your understanding by doing the Drop N Drag, Self Check, and Flash Card Activities as you learn about Judaism.
Judaism 101
Judaism 101: The Counting of the Omer
Provides historical background. Also explains why it is that Jews count the Omer. Provides the dates of Lag B'Omer.