Smart History
Smarthistory: Jewish History to the Middle Ages
Summarizes Jewish life in the Middle Ages with a focus on the Diaspora, the widespread dispersion of Jews outside of the Land of Israel. With links to additional resources.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Independent Lens: The Calling: Film Discussion Guide
This discussion guide is designed as a tool to facilitate dialogue, and deepen understanding of the complex issues in The Calling, a film that follows seven young Muslims, Catholics, Evangelical Christians, and Jews on a dramatic...
British Library
British Library: Teaching Resources: The Merchant of Venice: Exploring Shylock
These activities encourage students to explore the character of Shylock, setting him against the backdrop of myths and fears about Jews that existed in Shakespeare's England. Included are discussion questions, primary sources, links for...
Other
War of the Jews: The History of Destruction of Jerusalem
The large selection of excerpts from the history of Flavius Josephus, the well known Jewish historian who chronicled the revolt of the Jewish people in 70 C.E. against the Romans.
Jewelry Central
Jewely Central: Garnet
This commercial site provides a brief description of the garnet, along with historical background on the gem.
University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania: From "The Real Oskar Schindler"
This article by Herbert Steinhouse, published in Saturday Night, April 1994, is not only the earliest account we have of Oskar Schindler, but also the only one that contains direct contemporary interviews.
University of South Florida
Fcit: A Teacher's Guide to the Holocaust
A Teacher's Guide to the Holocaust offers an overview of the people and events of the Holocaust. Extensive teacher resources and student activities are included, as well as photographs, documents, art, music, movies, literature, and more.
Library of Congress
Loc: From Haven to Home: 350 Years of u.s. Jewish Life
This in-depth online exhibit features more than two hundred treasures of American Jewish life from the Library of Congress and other cultural institutions.
Other
Jewish Federation of Greater Vancouver
Information on current issues of Jewish-Canadians in British Columbia is presented on this website. Links to community events and Israeli-related news are offered here.
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: Reinhard Heydrich
A detailed biography of "the Hangman" of World War II Nazi Germany.
Forum Romanum
Outlines of Roman History: Flavian Emperors: Reign of Domitian
William Morey, in his 1901 textbook, describes the emperor Domitian, the last emperor in the Flavian dynasty.
National Humanities Center
National Humanities Center: Teacher Serve: 20th Cent: The American Jewish Experience: Antisemitism and Assimilation
This essay from the National Humanities Center tracks Jewish immigrants in America, discusses antisemitism and assimilation experiences through the twentieth century. Includes a guide for student discussion and online resources.
Library of Congress
Loc: Immigration: Polish/russian
A chronicle of Russian and other ethnic immigrants from the Russian empire. Information on their struggles, persecution and achievements in their chosen new land, America.
University of Calgary
University of Calgary: Gemara (Talmud)
Learn all about Gemara and the relation it has with the Talmud.
University of South Florida
A Teacher's Guide to the Holocaust: The Ghettos
This site offers a timeline of the Jewish condemnation to Ghettos. While learning about the Ghetto experience, click on one of the many links to definitions, sound clips, pictures, or related websites. There is an abundance of detailed...
US Holocaust Memorial Museum
U.s. Holocaust Memorial Museum: Jewish Parachutists From Palestine
The U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum features the Jewish Parachutists from Palestine who volunteered to join the British Army. Describes their role in organizing resistance to the Germans and aiding in the rescue of Allied captives....
US Holocaust Memorial Museum
U.s. Holocaust Memorial Museum: Nazi Camps
Extensive site created by the US Holocaust Memorial Museum to explain the people involved with the Nazi concentration/death camps. Learn about who was targeted, and how those who led the camps were ultimately punished. Site provides...
US Holocaust Memorial Museum
U.s. Holocaust Memorial Museum: Adolf Eichmann
This article details the life of war criminal Adolf Eichmann from his youth to his capture and execution.
US Holocaust Memorial Museum
U.s. Holocaust Memorial Museum: Adolf Eichmann: Timeline
Follow a chronology of Adolf Eichmann's life and his participation in the "Final Solution" of the Nazis.
University of South Florida
Holocaust: People: Sinti and Roma
This page discusses in detail what happened to the persecuted Romani people during the Holocaust. It also provides links to further content about lives of Roma and Sinti people during this period.
US Holocaust Memorial Museum
U.s. Holocaust Memorial Museum: The Voyage of the St. Louis
A very informative article about the voyage of the SS St. Louis. Find out about the refugees on the ship, what happened to them, and how their treatment reflected world concern about those fleeing from Nazi persecution.
US Holocaust Memorial Museum
U.s. Holocaust Memorial Museum: The Story of Lola Rein and Her Dress
From The United States Holocaust Museum, the heart-wrenching tale of Lola Rein, a Polish girl who hid in a hole from the Nazis for seven months. Examine the dress she wore, her only remembrance from her mother, and access the Lola and...
Virtual Museum of Canada
Virtual Museum of Canada: Community Stories: Keeping the Faith: Judaica From the Aron Museum
The Aron Museum is a museum of Jewish ceremonial objects. The collection is on display here along with descriptions of Jewish holidays and traditions and how the objects are used.
PBS
Pbs: The Jewish Americans
PBS has produced this short film documenting the experiences and stories of Jewish Americans. Jewish life in America is shared through stories, short videos, and a series of images. This informative feature is supported by lesson plans...
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