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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Silver Shekel 2nd Jewish Revolt, Struck Over a Denarius of Hadrian

For Students 9th - 10th
This silver coin shows how, in an act of defiance against Roman rule, the Jewish population in the province of Judaea over-struck portraits of the Emperor Hadrian with their own symbols. Jerusalem had been destroyed by Roman forces in 70...
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Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History

Gilder Lehrman Institute: History Now: Jewish Immigration, Popular Culture, the Comic Book

For Teachers 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Using primary source documents students look at Jewish immigration to the United states, popular culture of the time and the birth of the comic book.
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Virtual Museum of Canada

Virtual Museum of Canada: Community Stories: Changing Role of Jewish Women in Saint John

For Students 9th - 10th
This site illustrates the impact and role that Jewish women played within the Saint John, New Brunswick area.
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An American Jewish History

For Students 9th - 10th
"One of the most interesting yet relatively unknown aspects of Jewish history concerns Jewish involvement with the creation of America." Use this site to learn how Jewish people were involved with creating America.
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New York University

Nyu: Labor & the Holocaust: The Jewish Labor Committee

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource traces the Jewish Labor Committee from its inception in American labor history, through its anti-Nazi work during WW II.
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American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: British White Paper of June 1922

For Students 9th - 10th
The British policy addresses misinterpretations of the Balfour agreement and attempts to ease Arab resentment and fear of Jewish domination through political promises.
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Jewish Museum

The Jewish Museum: Jewish and Muslim Connection [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
The Jewish Museum of New York City presents the "Jewish and Muslim Connection" a curriculum guide for the study of cultural and historical connections between two religions.
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American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: Immigration Policies

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A country-by-country accounting of the treatment of Jewish refugees during the early years of World War II in Europe. The citizens of some countries were heroic in protecting their Jewish population and refugees in their countries....
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Sacred Text Archive

Jewish Fairy Tales and Legends by "Aunt Naomi"

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the index page to the full text of a vivid collecton of Jewish folklore that entertains and teaches. This book, originally published in 1919, is based on tales from the Talmud and Midrash. While some of the themes are familiar...
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Open Course Ware: Jewish History From Biblical to Modern Times

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Outlining the history of Judaism, find a broad collection of resources to enhance lessons and discussions.
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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: Kristallnacht

For Students 9th - 10th
This Jewish Virtual Library site contains information about Kristallnacht and the events that led up to it.
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The History Place

The History Place: The Triumph of Hitler: Nazis Boycott Jewish Shops

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the political and cultural makeup of the Jewish population of Germany at the beginning of Hitler's regime and the boycott of Jewish stores in April 1933. This was followed by laws and regulations discriminating against Jews.
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Virtual Museum of Canada

Virtual Museum of Canada: Community Stories: Kirkland Lake: A Jewish History

For Students 9th - 10th
The story of the once thriving Jewish community in the mining town of Kirkland Lake is profiled. Eventually the synagogues and businesses declined leaving only the people's stories and archival materials of the time.
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Other

Jewish Women's Archive: Ruth Bader Ginsburg

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive biographical resource tool for learning about the life and career of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the first Jewish woman to be appointed to the United States Supreme Court.
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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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Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: Equal Status of Jewish Americans

For Students 3rd - 8th
This 3-page article provides a general overview of George Washington recognizing the equal status of Jewish Americans in 1790.
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The Jewish Atlanta Times

For Students 9th - 10th
The Atlanta Jewish Times provides news and information about Jewish affairs with emphasis on the Atlanta metropolitan area.
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Jta Global News Service of the Jewish People

For Students 9th - 10th
JTA is an international news service that reports on and analyzes events and issues of concern to Jewish people around the world. With special sections on breaking news and news stories from the Mideast, Washington, and around the globe.
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American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: Mezuzah

For Students 9th - 10th
The mezuzah can be found on the doorposts of many Jewish homes. This small case is a constant reminder of God's presence and God's commandments. Read about its other significance in this article.
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American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: Emma Goldman (1869 1940)

For Students 9th - 10th
Interesting article describing the life of well-known Jewish anarchist, Emma Goldman, who was deported to Russia during the Red Scare.
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American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: General Assembly Resolution 181

For Students 9th - 10th
The text of the United Nations resolution to partition Palestine, making an Arab state, a Jewish state, and an international Jerusalem.
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American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: American Position on Partition

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Jewish Virtual Library describes the evidence of America's support of plans to partition Palestine and discusses why some Americans opposed the idea.
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American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: The Situation of the Jews in Warsaw After the Occupation

For Students 9th - 10th
Essay describing life for the Jewish people living in German occupied Warsaw, Poland.

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