Archive documents Rabbi Wise's life and work. Includes his correspondence, published writings, photographs, and an illustrated timeline of his life.

Top ranked hospital devoted entirely to respiratory, allergic and immune system diseases. Offers links to assist in research.

Read a biography about Shmuel Agnon (1888-1970), the first Hebrew writer to be awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature.

Great site! Provides biographical information on Hirsch. Also discusses his major beliefs and teachings.

Contains a biography about the life of the late entertainer, Al Jolson (1886-1950.

The courage of an ordinary man saved thousands of lives. Here is the story of Raoul Wallenberg, a Swedish business man, who risked his life during the time of Holocaust.

A Jerusalem Post article that provides background about the Israeli kibbutz movement which is a unique rural community where its members work and live. Includes data on population, and material on organization, types of work, raising...

Detailed information about the structure and activities of the Israeli government, as well as links to the basic laws which make up the Israeli constitution.

This site contains an account of civil bravery, the German resistance group "Weisse Rose" with the the siblings Scholl as its most prominent members. They were murdered by the Nazis.

The original text of proposals submitted by the Zionist Movement to the Peace Conference of 1919.

Describes the monarchy of Palestine, Egypt, and Mesopotamia. Discusses the monarchs Saul, Solomon, and David.

A profile of the Nazi Minister of Propaganda Joseph Goebbels.

This resource provides information about abstract expressionism, its leading practitioners (especially Pollock and de Kooning), and its place in American art during the period from 1940-76.

This site, which is provided for by the Jewish History Sourcebook of Fordham University, has information on Jewish persecution resulting from the Black Plague.

An excellent reference list of books about Jewish faith and culture. Includes an annotated bibliography and lists of books concerning issues such as Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, Hanukkah, Passover, the Jewish holidays, and the Holocaust.

Basic definition of abelut. Reference to shiva as well. A large glossary of definitions for the Jewish Student.

Good explanation of the significance of names and the Name of God in Jewish thought. Outlines the various names, their origins, and their meanings.

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 Jewish Virtual Library provides this biographical essay about Arab Jewish poet Solomon ibn Gabirol (c. 1021-1058 CE).

An exhibit about the Jewish cemetery in Longfellow's famous poem of the same name shows maps, photographs, and contemporary photographs.

This site from Mishpacha.org briefly describes who Abraham was and asks different questions to the reader. For example, "What do you think it means to be Jewish?"

The text of this United States resolution confirms the Balfour Declaration, which did not call for the creation of an entirely separate state, but instead for a Jewish community in Palestine.

Use this site to learn some interesting facts about this Jewish Baseball Hall of Famer and War hero.

Ten multiple choice question quiz is self scored and tests your comprehension of Judaism and early Jewish history.