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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Arab Israeli Conflict

For Students 9th - 10th
An in-depth encyclopedia article which explores the Arab-Israeli conflict. It lists and provides brief descriptions of the five wars fought between the Israelis and the Palestinians. It also takes a look at each side's reasons for the...
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BBC

Bbc: Gaza in Turmoil

For Students 9th - 10th
A July 19, 2004, analysis of the problems Gaza is experiencing due to a struggle for power between Arafat loyalists and those who want to reform the Palestinian Authority.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Israeli Americans

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Israeli Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
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BBC

Bbc News: Palestinian Pm to Stay in Post

For Students 9th - 10th
This 2004 BBC article reports on the problems between the prime minister of the Palestinian Authority and Yasser Arafat, its president. Arafat has not given up authority over the police forces which the Prime Minister must have if he...
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BBC

Bbc News: Profile: Ahmed Qurei

For Students 9th - 10th
This BBC profile dated 12 November 2003 provides a brief biography of the then Prime Minister for the Palestinian Authority.
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American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

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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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Star of David

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed entry on the history, symbolism and current usage of the Star of David. Also has nice illustrations.
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CNN

Cnn: Yasser Arafat's Funeral

For Students 9th - 10th
Article describes Arafat's funeral. Author also delves into the life of Arafat discussing what Arafat had hoped to accomplish for Palestine. 11/11/2004
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Hasidic Judaism

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia offers detailed information on Hasidic Judaism, including a hyperlinked table of contents for easy site navigation.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Israeli Disengagement Plan

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive look at the plan for Israeli withdrawal from Gaza. The first forced evacuation of settlers began on August 17, 2005 and was completed on September 12, 2005. Palestinian and Israeli opinions of the pull-out are provided.
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BBC

Bbc: Veteran Leader Yasser Arafat Dies

For Students 9th - 10th
Article describes the death of Arafat, leader of the PLO. Also mentioned are key dates in Arafat's life and the world's reaction to his death. ll/ll/2004
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BBC

Bbc News: Profile: Yasser Arafat

For Students 9th - 10th
This 2003 BBC archive profile of the late Yasser Arafat surveys his career as leader of the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO).
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Other

Jewish Encyclopedia: Magen David

For Students 9th - 10th
A short but informative article on the famous Jewish symbol also known as the "Star of David".
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Other

Al Mashriq: Naguib Mahfouz

For Students 9th - 10th
Article describes Mahfouz and his acceptance of the Nobel Prize in 1989. Includes pictures and links to related information.
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Other

Hebraic Roots of Christianity: Tabernacle of Moses

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Hebraic Roots of Christianity provides great detail about the structure of the Tabernacle and the people involved with it.
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Other

Wesley Center for Applied Theology: Flavius Josephus

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource presents the complete works of the famous Jewish historian from the 1st century C.E. It includes a history of the Jewish people and his account of the war fought by Rome against the Hebrews which resulted in the dispersal...
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Judaism 101

Judaism 101: Magen David

For Students 9th - 10th
A nice description and history of the famous Jewish symbol. The information is from an Orthodox view.
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Other

Knowledge Computing: Natural Catastrophes During Bronze Age Civilizations

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses a different approach to the fall of the civilizations during the Bronze Age. The author believes that there was a comet that affected the earth and wiped out those early cultures.
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Other

Rock Island Books: Map of the Holy Land in the Time of Jesus

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of the ancient land of Judea and Samaria as it was during the life of Jesus. The locations are given the traditional names.
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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Herman Melville

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This site provides lesson plans, e-notes, activities, and other resources for teaching students Herman Melville's novels and fiction, including Moby-Dick, Bartleby, the Scrivener, Billy Budd, and so on.
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US Department of State

Biographies of the Secretaries of State: Henry A. (Heinz Alfred) Kissinger

For Students 9th - 10th
Biography of Henry Kissinger who served in dual roles of Secretary of State and National Security Advisor under Richard M. Nixon and played a major part in U.S. diplomacy.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Palestinian Americans

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Palestinian Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
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Christian Classics Ethereal Library

Matthew Henry's Commentary: Numbers

For Students 9th - 10th
Commentary by Matthew Henry on the entire book of Numbers. Has information on the census and other interesting facts.
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Other

Le Monde Diplomatique: The First Arab Israeli War (1948 1949)

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides maps of the attacks and counter-attacks during the First Arab-Israeli War.

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