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.

This resource presents a wealth of information regarding the Jewish religion. Content ranges from ancient Jewish history to holidays and festivals, to the importance of the synagogue.

A fantastic reference or introduction to Jewish history for teachers and students. You'll find information and photos of Jewish women, politics, maps, and much more.

Highlights well-known Jewish Americans who have made significant contributions to their fields in the arts, sciences, business, religion, sports, law, and politics. The public votes for those individuals they feel should be inducted into...

"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.

Based in Montreal, a city with a rich Canadian-Jewish history, the Jewish Public Library Archives holds material related to Jewish Canadian texts, photographs, posters, rare books and ephemera, and microfilmed Jewish newspapers. The...

Overview of the aftermath of the war in Eastern Europe and the transformation of Jewish identity in the late 20th century. With links to additional resources.

This resource provides a recipe for Knish Dough and Filling. Also provides links and resources for more information on the Jewish culture.

The Jewish Museum presents a virtual array of artwork focused on Jewish immigration to the United States. Classroom activities are provided in conjection with art pieces.

View many different photographs and documents that are important to the history of Jewish immigrants.

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.

A storehouse of resources about the Jewish calendar from the educational wing of the Lubavitch Hasidim movement. Choose to view information about particluar holy days. View a current calendar page (by day, week, or month) to see events...

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

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

Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Jewish Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)

Complete with music from Aaron Copland, the Center for Jewish History provides an interactive website that traces the history of Jews in the United States from 1654 until today. Authors provide a searchable gallery of photographs,...

Defines the Jewish Diaspora and provides a map indicating its locations.

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...

A brief survey/examination of the major Jewish beliefs and tenets. It is divided into categories such as "Nature & Deity", "Conception of Time" and more.

Why do Jewish people hang a 'mezuzah' at an angle to the doorpost of their homes? Learn all about this important Jewish object and its traditions.

This Jewish Virtual Library site shares a simple and easy to follow history and biography of Abraham.

This site from the Jewish Virtual Library explores the history and content of the Talmud, containing both the Mishna and the rabbinic discussions (the Gemara).

The Jewish Virtual Library explains the events leading up to the Suez War (1947-1956) and the response from the United States.

This article is a scholarly approach to the history of both David and Solomon's rise to power in Israel. There are links to related information.