A detailed description and history of the famous Hebrew symbol. The article states that the symbol can not be traced to King David himself but that the use of hexagrams was found in Jewish magic dating back to the 6th century C.E.

A history of the German occupation of Vilna, and the Nazi extermination of the large Jewish population there.

Internationally known artist Arthur Szyk detailed illustrations of Jewish themes. During WWII, he drew numerous cartoons and cariacatures of Nazi Germany.

This site is dedicated to the German memorial of the murdered Jewish people from the Holocaust. This site also offers information on other memorials dedicated to other persecuted groups throughout German history.

Provides history of the Zionist movement to segregate the Jewish people as a nation. Also discusses the Zionism in relation to Orthodox Judaism. Please note that "The Catholic Encyclopedia" is a historic reference source and should be...

On this comprehensive website is the history of Auschwitz. You can click on maps, photographs, personal histories, and film footage.

An article about the history of the Bergen-Belsen camp complex and the varied roles it played in the Nazi efforts to imprison a wide variety of populations throughout World War II.

A brief history of "The White Rose," a student resistance group in Germany during World War II.

Well-organized website depicts the "Fascinating history of the human endeavor to organize our lives in accordance with the sun and stars." Gives an overview and specifics of the basis of calendars through the ages.

Music brought comfort and unity to the Jewish people during the Holocaust. The same songs later helped document this time period. Listen to medleys of these songs in this online exhibit.

Read about the dean of American songwriters, Irving Berlin, along with lyrics from some of his famous tunes from the 20s and 30s era in American history.

3.3 million Jews lived in Poland before the German occupation. At the end of the war, only 380,000 were still alive. Read background information on the deportation of Polish Jews. Examine primary resources such as photos, testimonies,...

In May 1944, Jews in Hungary were deported to Auschwitz. In all, 565,000 Jews were murdered. View artifacts, photos, testimony videos, and documents from this horrendous time in history.

Site offers extensive research resources regarding the Holocaust of World War II. This site has won awards from the History Channel and Encyclopedia Britannica.

The Holocaust (also called Ha-Shoah in Hebrew) refers to the period from January 30, 1933 - when Adolf Hitler became chancellor of Germany - to May 8, 1945, when the war in Europe officially ended. During this time, Jews in Europe were...

Kids learn about the history of the Holocaust during World War II. Jewish people were killed by the German Nazi Party.

A series of four articles on the Jewish practice of Shabbat. Click on the left side navigation bar to read about Shabbat activities, blessings, cooking and traditions.

Judaism is a monotheistic religion that emerged with the Israelites in the Eastern Mediterranean. This short introductory article discusses the history of Judaism, its sacred texts, and Jewish law.

A timeline that is a part of a PBS documentary about Peter and Paul. The timeline shows what is happening in the Roman Empire at the same time as events in the Jewish communities.

This site from the Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs provides an article on the history of one part of Jerusalem called the "Upper City," during the period of King Herod and into the Roman period. Includes a nice description of a house...

An essay discussing the history of the relationship of Jewish and Christian Communities. Highlights the relationship between the Christian and Jewish communities.

The History Place tells the story of Oskar Schindler's efforts to save Jewish lives during the Holocaust. Photographs included.

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...

The Shumiatcher family, Russian Jews who emigrated to Canada in the early 1900's, grew to become successful business owners and professionals. This site outlines their history and details the making of a television documentary.