Learn about the culture of Georgian Jews. Explore topics such as their history, economy, past settlements, cultural values, religion, and sociopolitical organization.

This site provides a brief article illustrating one of the main leaders of the Nazi party in Germany during Word War II, Heinrich Himmler. Content includes numerous quotes "justifying" his role in exterminating the Jews.

A discussion of the revolt of the Jewish people in 70 C.E. which led to the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem by the Romans.

This site gives a biography and outline of the important role Moses played in Jewish history.

This teaching unit is based upon a "teacher trek" to the area in 2000 and focuses on essential questions on the nature of conflict. Activities are offered to help students explore the religion, holidays and culture of this region....

Take a step into the world of Israel and Palestine with this team of Teacher Trekkers. You will look at life in the Middle East, celebrate Hanukkah and Christmas in the Holy Land and learn about their culture and religion.

This site thoroughly details the known history and religious significance of the ancient Jewish sect, the Essenes. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of...

Kids learn about Rosh Hashanah. The history and facts about this holiday that begins the start of the Jewish New Year.

This is an extensive article about the history, theology and practice of priests. Content includes a focus on the Pagan Priesthood, Jewish Priesthood, and Christian Priesthood. Biblical perspectives are included. Please note that ?The...

This site from The New Advent extensively delves into the historical and religious significance of the politico-religious sect of ancient Judaism known as Pharisaism. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference...

This site has great information on Brit Milah. It includes a history of the procedure, the ceremony itself, and information on the mohel.

Extremely thorough site exploring the history and rituals of baptism in the Christian Church. Content includes a focus on what the Church says about baptism, what it means to be baptized, the various forms of baptism, where and when...

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

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

From the United State Holocaust Memorial Museum, this resource describes the anti-semitic pogroms, or race riots, in Germany on Kristallnacht (the Night of Broken Glass) in November of 1938.

Aish.com is a great resource for information on the Holocaust. The site contains an in-depth overview of the Holocaust, photos, interviews with survivors and relatives of survivors, personal accounts of survival, plus more.

Anne Frank

This ibiblio.org exhibit discusses in detail the history of the Soviet Union. The site is grouped into two main categories with several sub-headings. One is Internal Workings of the Soviet System including: Repression and Terror: Stalin...

How do you teach the Holocaust to young children? The story "The Doll" is adapted for young children to help them understand the struggle and resilience of the Jewish children. The story omits all gruesome events. Use these teaching...

Read about the history of the Freedom Seder, a Jewish and African-American tradition. Includes an audio version of the story and a video.

This is an extensive look at the significance, biography, and history of the famous Jewish King Solomon.

A nice survey of the major events of the Holocaust from its origins in Nazi Germany during the 1930s to the death camps and what happened afterward.

The National Humanities Center offers a comprehensive site chronicles the history of antisemitism and assimilation that made up the Jewish Experience in America. Site discusses Jewish immigration and status in society.

A nice description and history of the famous Jewish symbol. The information is from an Orthodox view.