Other
Holiday Fun and Games: Shavuot
What is Shavuot? This site features background information, coloring pages, games and more.
Other
Martin Buber Homepage: Religious Thought of Martin Buber
This resource provides information about Martin Buber, his philosophy and thought on religion.
Other
Akhlah: The Jewish Children's Learning Network: Genesis
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.
PBS
Pbs Frontline: : From Hebrew Bible to Christian Bible
The author discusses how early Christians turned to Jewish scriptures for interpreting the life of Jesus.
Tom Richey
Tom Richey: The Origins of Israel
Learning module on the origins of Israel in which students explore the foundations of Abrahmic religions. Module include lesson materials, video, and lecture notes.
Other
How We Celebrate Rosh Hashanah
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.
Other
Ahavat Israel: Yom Kippur :The Day of Atonement
Defines Yom Kippur. Discusses kaparot, atonement, treatment of food and clothing.
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: Chosen People
This Jewish Virtual Library site discusses why the Jews are the chosen people and how Jews and non-Jews feel about the status.
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: Karaites
This site from the Jewish Virtual Library describes the beliefs of the Karaites. Also compares them to the Rabbanites.
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: Who Is a Reconstructionist Jew?
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.
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: Branches of Orthodox Judaism
This Jewish Virtual Library site discusses different groups within Orthodox Judaism. Discusses each group's beliefs, especially in relation to Zionism.
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: The Line of June 4, 1967
Discusses the history of the demarcation lines between Israel and Syria--lines which in part caused the June War.
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: Israeli Population Statistics Table
A table sorting population demographics by religion, age, and urban centers.
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: Exodus: History Writ Large
A lesson plan on the story of Moses and the Exodus. It is based on the video/DVD entitled "Exodus: History Writ Large."
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: Un Partition Plan, September 1947
This authentic UN map depicts the political lines to be drawn to partition Palestine as established in 1947.
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: The Partition Plan
The background for creating a plan to partition Palestine, as well as the details of the plan itself and its effects are discussed.
Other
Mayim Hayim Ministries: Torah Codes
Discusses the "secret" codes found within the text of the Torah.
Other
Torah Tots: Pesach Is Here
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.
Other
Jewish Holidays: Sukkot, Shemini Atzeret, and Simchat Torah
Defines Shemini Atzeret and places it in the context of Sukkot.
Other
Haftorah: Hachodesh
Discusses the haftorah of Hachodesh which deals with redemption. Discusses how the Jewish month of Nissan marks the Jews' "redemption from Egyptian bondage."
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: Glossary of Jewish Terms
Basic definition of abelut. Reference to shiva as well. A large glossary of definitions for the Jewish Student.
Luther Seminary
Bible Tutor: Baruch
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.