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Yad Vashem, The World Holocaust Remembrance Center

Yad Vashem: Through the Lens of History

For Students 9th - 10th
Choose your own mini-exhibit about the Holocaust to explore. Mini-exhibits include photographs of Schindler's factory, photos of Auschwitz, family pictures, identity cards and more. Each exhibit contains a summary and primary source...
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Washington State University

Washington State University: Columbia River Basin Ethnic History Project

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of primary documents dealing with the ethnic groups found in the Columbia River Basin.
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Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Qumran Center of Jewish Sect

For Students 9th - 10th
A nice description of the archeological site known as "Qumran", which was a group of Jewish Sectarians lived. It is also the site where the Dead Sea scrolls were found.
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War of the Jews: The History of Destruction of Jerusalem

For Students 9th - 10th
The large selection of excerpts from the history of Flavius Josephus, the well known Jewish historian who chronicled the revolt of the Jewish people in 70 C.E. against the Romans.
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Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Maimonides

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief history for elementary students on the life and works of Maimonides, a 12th Century philosopher who is well-known for his commentary on the Mishnah (Mishnah Torah) on Jewish law. Includes links to worksheets activities and quizzes.
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Timekeepers.org: Calendar History

For Students 6th - 8th
Scroll down this page to see the various topics addressed on this website. Learn a "brief history of the Western Calendar" as well as information about the ancient calendars of the world, including the Sumerian, Egyptian, and Greek...
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Chronology of Palestinian History: 1948

For Students 9th - 10th
The 1948 section from the Palestine Remembered lists events, almost daily at times, when the Jewish army (Haganah) conflicted with the ALA (Arab Liberation Army) after the partition of Palestine.
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Shoah Memorial: Sarah's Attic

For Students 3rd - 8th
Examine the history of the Shoah indirectly through the stories told by five little children, in Sarah's attic. Designed specifically for young learners, this interactive site also explores Yiddish culture, Judaism, and Jewish life.
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American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: Israel Is Not an Apartheid State

For Students 9th - 10th
The author analyzes the treatment of Palestinians by attempting to identify and discuss democratic practice which provides equality, and would serve to make Israel unlike an apartheid state.
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Commission for Commemorating 350 Years of American Jewish History: Felix Frankfu

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A picture of Felix Frankfurter, one of the founders of the American Civil Liberties Union.
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American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: What Makes the Holocaust Unique?

For Students 9th - 10th
References as to why the Holocaust is a unique part of history.
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Seymour Brody

Jewish Heroes in America: Sandy Koufax

For Students 9th - 10th
Read all about legendary Hall of Fame pitcher, Sandy Koufax. After playing for the Brooklyn Dodgers for 11 years, he retired in 1966 and became a broadcaster for baseball games.
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Introduction to Judaism

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore all aspects of Judaism by clicking on the subtopics or page numbers at the top of the page. Check your understanding by doing the Drop N Drag, Self Check, and Flash Card Activities as you learn about Judaism.
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American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: u.s. Proposes u.n. Trusteeship of Palestine

For Students 9th - 10th
President Truman explains the United States' position and recommendations on the issue of Palestine once the British mandate was to end.
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American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: Un Partition Plan, September 1947

For Students 9th - 10th
This authentic UN map depicts the political lines to be drawn to partition Palestine as established in 1947.
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American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: Israeli Population Statistics Table

For Students 9th - 10th
A table sorting population demographics by religion, age, and urban centers.
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American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: Statement by the Arab League States

For Students 9th - 10th
Arab statement after the state of Israel was announced includes declarations and demands.
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American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: The Partition Plan

For Students 9th - 10th
The background for creating a plan to partition Palestine, as well as the details of the plan itself and its effects are discussed.
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The History Place

The History Place: The Triumph of Hitler: The Nuremberg Laws

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the rampant anti-Semitism in Nuremberg in the 1930s that led to the adoption of the Nuremberg Laws in 1935 which severely restricted the rights of full-blood and mixed-race Jews.
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American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: German Holocaust Reparations

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief but detailed analysis of the German decision to give Israel reparations for the Holocaust. Describes the amount and time period in which it was paid.
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University of Calgary

Sources: The Tragic History of the "Omer" Season

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information behind the Omer. Also traces the observance of the ritual among Ashkenazic Jews.
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Other

Anit Semitism in Spain

For Students 9th - 10th
A lengthy article on St. Vicente Ferrer (1350-1419 CE) who launched the campaign against Judaism in Spain and which led to the pogroms of 1391.
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Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: The Balfour Declaration 1917

For Students 9th - 10th
Fardham University gives the text of the Balfour Declaration, which later was adopted and included in a UN Resolution.
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Stanford University

Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Maimonides

For Students 9th - 10th
A highly detailed biography of the famous Jewish philosopher and religious thinker. The article provides a thorough analysis of his religious ideas.

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