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Other

Holiday Fun and Games: Shavuot

For Students Pre-K - 1st
What is Shavuot? This site features background information, coloring pages, games and more.
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Other

Martin Buber Homepage: Religious Thought of Martin Buber

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about Martin Buber, his philosophy and thought on religion.
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Other

Akhlah: The Jewish Children's Learning Network: Genesis

For Students 3rd - 8th
For a simple, step by step, exploration of the first book of the Torah, use this resource. Visitors are also introduced to Hebrew terminology and script.
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PBS

Pbs Frontline: : From Hebrew Bible to Christian Bible

For Students 9th - 10th
The author discusses how early Christians turned to Jewish scriptures for interpreting the life of Jesus.
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Tom Richey

Tom Richey: The Origins of Israel

For Students 9th - 10th
Learning module on the origins of Israel in which students explore the foundations of Abrahmic religions. Module include lesson materials, video, and lecture notes.
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Other

Prophets/ Neviim

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides descriptions of prophets such as Joshua, Samuel, and Jeremiah.
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Other

How We Celebrate Rosh Hashanah

For Students 9th - 10th
A series of four articles on the Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashanah. Click on the left side navigation bar to read about names, traditions, stories and a glossary.
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Other

Ahavat Israel: Yom Kippur :The Day of Atonement

For Students 9th - 10th
Defines Yom Kippur. Discusses kaparot, atonement, treatment of food and clothing.
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American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: Chosen People

For Students 9th - 10th
This Jewish Virtual Library site discusses why the Jews are the chosen people and how Jews and non-Jews feel about the status.
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American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: Karaites

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Jewish Virtual Library describes the beliefs of the Karaites. Also compares them to the Rabbanites.
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American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: Who Is a Reconstructionist Jew?

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Jewish Virtual Library provides a detailed article that describes the main beliefs of Reconstructionist Jews. Also compares them to Reform and Conservative Jews. Great site.
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American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: Branches of Orthodox Judaism

For Students 9th - 10th
This Jewish Virtual Library site discusses different groups within Orthodox Judaism. Discusses each group's beliefs, especially in relation to Zionism.
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American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: The Line of June 4, 1967

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the history of the demarcation lines between Israel and Syria--lines which in part caused the June War.
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American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: Israeli Population Statistics Table

For Students 9th - 10th
A table sorting population demographics by religion, age, and urban centers.
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Discovery Education

Discovery Education: Exodus: History Writ Large

For Teachers 6th - 8th
A lesson plan on the story of Moses and the Exodus. It is based on the video/DVD entitled "Exodus: History Writ Large."
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American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: Un Partition Plan, September 1947

For Students 9th - 10th
This authentic UN map depicts the political lines to be drawn to partition Palestine as established in 1947.
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American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

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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Other

Mayim Hayim Ministries: Torah Codes

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the "secret" codes found within the text of the Torah.
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Other

Torah Tots: Pesach Is Here

For Students 3rd - 5th
The story of Pesach (Passover), word games, coloring pages and an explanation of the seder dinner are included in this site. Geared for Jewish students but very informative for all students.
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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

Haftorah: Hachodesh

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the haftorah of Hachodesh which deals with redemption. Discusses how the Jewish month of Nissan marks the Jews' "redemption from Egyptian bondage."
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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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Luther Seminary

Bible Tutor: Baruch

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from The Bible Tutor provides very brief but factual information on the book of Baruch. Links are provided throughout for additional information on related subjects, and the article is only one paragraph in length.