National Archives (UK)
The National Archives Learning Curve: A Medieval Cartoon
This resource asks students to examine a cartoon from 1233 that reveals English anti-Semitism during during the Middle Ages.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Ashkenazim
Learn about the culture of the Ashkenazim of Russia. Explore topics such as their history, economy, past settlements, cultural values, religion, and sociopolitical organization.
Curated OER
Yonkle the Cow Boy Jew.
This site from the Library of Congress explores Bob Hope and his role in American vaudeville in this century. Defines vaudeville routines and his bio information. Good resource site.
Curated OER
Blintzes Are a Favorite Sweet Treat of Jews Around the World. Epd Photos
A comprehensive report on the food of Israel. This site contains a detailed description of food history, food for religious and holiday celebrations, mealtime customs as well as many recipes!
US Holocaust Memorial Museum
U.s. Holocaust Memorial Museum: Hidden Children: Expressions
After the Holocaust, the writings, poetry, songs, and artistic expressions of Jews who experienced it firsthand were collected. These expressions were in some cases ordered by the Nazis, or done secretly in concentration camps,...
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: The Holocaust
The Holocaust (also called Ha-Shoah in Hebrew) refers to the period from January 30, 1933 - when Adolf Hitler became chancellor of Germany - to May 8, 1945, when the war in Europe officially ended. During this time, Jews in Europe were...
The History Place
The History Place: Rise of Adolph Hitler: Mein Kampf
This site from The History Place provides the blueprint for Germany's future, "Mein Kampf" which outlines categories of humanity, the superiority of Aryans, Aryan counterparts, the Jew, and military conquests. Contains quotes from "Mein...
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."
Other
Jewish Gen: The Forgotten Camps: Chelmno (Kulmhof Poland)
JewishGen, an affiliate of the Museum of Jewish Heritage, hosts a personal website entitled, "The Forgotten Camps," which includes a look at extermination camp Chelmno, located in Poland. Read a brief article that explains the background...
Veterans Affairs Canada
Veterans Affairs Canada: He Traded Places to Escape
This is a brief account of, veteran of Dieppe, Rene Ulrich, who traded his identity with a Polish man to become Herbert Dumbrowsky, a Polish Jew. Through luck he survived the war.
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Aaron
Discusses Aaron's role in the Jews' exodus from Egypt. Thorough discussion. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated around 1910.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Ancient Mesopotamia for Kids: Biography of Cyrus the Great
Kids learn about the biography of Cyrus the Great from Ancient Mesopotamia on this site. Study how he established the first Persian Empire and released the Jews from exile.
Immigration and Ethnic History Society
Iehs: Adam Mendelsohn, "No Business Like the Clothing Business: The Rag Race"
This article focuses on why the Jews who migrated to the US after WWII became more prosperous than those who settled in England. It discusses many factors, including the clothing industry and timing.
The History Place
The History Place: Holocaust Timeline Oskar Schindler
The History Place tells the story of Oskar Schindler's efforts to save Jewish lives during the Holocaust. Photographs included.
Other
Christian Library: Jewish Sects
This site presents in outline form the three major sects that appeared during the time of Jesus, and how these sects affected the Jewish people as a whole.
The History Cat
The History Cat: Holocaust
Describes the beginning of the Holocaust when the Nuremberg Laws were passed and the Night of Broken Glass, or Kristallnacht, took place.
Ministry of Education and Employment of Spain
Si Spain: The Discovery of America
This resource describes the political events that preceded the Spanish to support efforts by Christopher Columbus to head west across the Atlantic.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Holocaust and Resistance
"In this lesson, young scholars reflect on the Holocaust from the point of view of those who actively resisted Nazi persecution." "includes images which should be reviewed in advance for their potential impact on students."
Other
Si Spain: Muslim Spain
This article provides a brief description of Spain during the Moorish presence in the country, 711-1492.
Other
A Perfect Fit: The Garment Industry and American Jewry, 1860 1960
Discussion of the role American Jewish immigrants played in the success of the garment industry from Levi Jeans to Florsheim shoes. This exhibition highlights the impact these immigrants had on the world of fashion through images,...
Other
The Holocaust: Timeline
Visit this site for a factual and statistical timeline of the Holocaust. The timeline is searchable by year.
Other
Auschwitz Alphabet: Zyklon B (Poison Gas)
This page describes how the Nazis used Zyklon B as a gassing agent.
Other
How to Play the Jaw Harp
A very useful website for those wanting to learn how to play the jaw harp. Includes very simple, easy to follow directions and illustrations. Anyone can learn the basics of jaw harp playing with this straightfoward website.
Other
Anne Frank House: The Story of Anne Frank: Others Went Into Hiding Too
Describes the many people who, like Anne Frank, went into hiding in the Netherlands to escape capture by the Nazis. Talks about how they weighed their decision to hide or not to hide, and the consequences of discovery.
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