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Jewish Virtual Library: The Suez War of 1956

For Students 9th - 10th
The Jewish Virtual Library explains the events leading up to the Suez War (1947-1956) and the response from the United States.
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Jewish Virtual Library: Balfour Declaration Commentary

For Students 9th - 10th
The interpretation of an excerpt of the Balfour Declaration is discussed with links to related documents.
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Jewish Virtual Library: The Partition Plan

For Students 9th - 10th
The background for creating a plan to partition Palestine, as well as the details of the plan itself and its effects are discussed.
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Jewish Virtual Library: Minority Communities of Israel

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the diverse populations of Arabs or Arab-speaking groups residing in Israel.
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Jewish Virtual Library: The Arab Israeli Conflict

For Students 9th - 10th
An exhaustive look at the history of the conflict between the Arabs and the Israeli people, written from the Jewish perspective. The site is creatively set up as it is divided into different sections and presents myths and rebuttals.
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Jewish Virtual Library: Stella Adler

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical information about the famous acting teacher Stella Adler provided by the American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise's Jewish Virtual Library. No additional links or pictures given.
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Jewish Virtual Library: Fanny Brice (1891 1951)

For Students 9th - 10th
The personal and professional life of comedian Fanny Brice (1891-1951 CE) is discussed on this site.
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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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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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Jewish Virtual Library: Solomon Ibn Gabirol

For Students 9th - 10th
The Jewish Virtual Library provides this biographical essay about Arab Jewish poet Solomon ibn Gabirol (c. 1021-1058 CE).
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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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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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Jewish Virtual Library: Albert Sabin

For Students 9th - 10th
A very brief yet informative look at the life of Dr. Albert Sabin. Discusses his work and research with the polio vaccine.
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Jewish Virtual Library: Henry Kissinger

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief biography of Henry A. Kissinger and his involvement in the U.S. Government.
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Jewish Virtual Library: Yasser Arafat

For Students 9th - 10th
The Jewish Virtual Library offers a brief biography on Yasser Arafat (1929-2004 CE), president of the Palestinian National Authority.
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Jewish Virtual Library: The Dominican Republic's Haven for Jewish Refugees

For Students 9th - 10th
Offers a brief article on Jewish refugees who settled in the Dominican Republic between 1938 and the present day population.
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Jewish Virtual Library: Edna Ferber

For Students 9th - 10th
This brief biography of Ferber accents her ethnic and religious heritage, as well as giving information about her life and career.
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Jewish Virtual Library: Bahamas Virtual Tour

For Students 9th - 10th
Offers a brief summary of Jewish history in the Bahamas dating back to the 17th century.
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Jewish Virtual Library: Trinidad and Tobago Virtual Tour

For Students 9th - 10th
Offers a brief explanation of Jewish history in Trinidad and Tobago starting with the first wave of immigration in the 18th century.
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Jewish Virtual Library: Barbados Virtual Tour

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents a brief summary of Jewish history in Barbados starting in the early 17 century with British settlement.
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Jewish Virtual Library: Cuba Virtual Tour

For Students 9th - 10th
Offers a discussion on the history of the Jewish people in Cuba from the beginning in the 16th century to present day Jewish life. Also discusses Cuba's relations with Israel.
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Jewish Virtual Library: The Munich Massacre

For Students 9th - 10th
This overview discusses the events that took place at the Munich Olympics in September 1972 in which Israeli athletes were held hostage and killed by Palestinian terrorists.
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Jewish Virtual Library: u.s. Congress Endorses Balfour Declaration

For Students 9th - 10th
The text of this United States resolution confirms the Balfour Declaration, which did not call for the creation of an entirely separate state, but instead for a Jewish community in Palestine.
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Jewish Virtual Library: Lea Goldberg (1911 1970)

For Students 3rd - 8th
A brief biography of Lea Goldberg (1911-1970) who wrote poems for children, a novel, a play and was responsible for translating other works into Hebrew.