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PBS

Pbs: The Jewish Americans

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Jewish Women's Archive: Women of Valor

For Students 9th - 10th
Click on the names of these influential Jewish women to find their biographies. Includes biographies of Bobbie Rosenfeld, Bella Abzug, and Barbara Byerhoff.
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American Jewish Archives: Isaac Mayer Wise Digital Archives

For Students 9th - 10th
Archive documents Rabbi Wise's life and work. Includes his correspondence, published writings, photographs, and an illustrated timeline of his life.
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National Humanities Center

National Humanities Center: Teacher Serve: 20th Cent: The American Jewish Experience: Antisemitism and Assimilation

For Students 9th - 10th
This essay from the National Humanities Center tracks Jewish immigrants in America, discusses antisemitism and assimilation experiences through the twentieth century. Includes a guide for student discussion and online resources.
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British Library

British Library: Sacred Texts: Understanding Sacred Texts

For Students 9th - 10th
A unique and appealing interactive site! What are sacred books? Where do religious stories come from? Enjoy listening to 12 animated stories from major religions, & contemplate how relevant they are to people today!
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Learning Christology Through Dialogue With Jews

For Students 9th - 10th
This essay asserts that in interreligious dialogue, things can be learned both introspectively as well as objectively that deal with how different religions and their followers relate to one another. The author asserts that the risks...
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Jwa: Jewish Women and the Feminist Revolution (Jewish Women's Archive)

For Students 9th - 10th
This site offers an interactive look at the roles Jewish women have played in the furthering of feminism and the American women's movement in the last half of the 20th century. You can access the information through a timeline, themes of...
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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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PBS

Pbs Frontline: From Jesus to Christ

For Students 9th - 10th
PBS FRONTLINE explores the life of Jesus and the rise of Christianity. Drawing upon new and sometimes controversial historical evidence and interviews with the nation's leading New Testament scholars, the website challenges familiar...
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ibiblio

Ibiblio: Today 2,000 Years Later

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Ibiblio.org discusses Dead Sea Scrolls and their links to changing Judaism and early Christianity.
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University of Chicago

University of Chicago Library: Teaching the Middle East: Anti Semitism

For Students 9th - 10th
Essay considers the long history of antipathy to Jews and Judaism.
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Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs: King Solomon's Seal

For Students 9th - 10th
An article which explains in detail the famous symbol of Judaism also known as the "Star of David".
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PBS

Pbs Frontline: The Mystery and Meaning of the Dead Sea Scrolls

For Students 9th - 10th
A great introduction to the scrolls, how found, their importance to Judaism and Christianity, and the historical circumstances surrounding their origins (who wrote them, etc.).
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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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Pbs Frontline: Letters of Pliny the Younger & Emperor Trajan

For Students 9th - 10th
The actual letters written between Pliny and the Emperor about the issue of early Christianity. It was the first time the Romans recognized the religion as separate from Judaism.
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American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: Essenes and the Dead Sea Scrolls

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Jewish Virtual Library provides an overview of the Essene sect of Judaism. Most importantly it proports the Essenes as the authors of the Dead Sea Scrolls.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Origin Story: Judeo Christian

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about how the Universe began according to the Judeo-Christian culture. The origin story is from the Old Testament which is studied by both Judaism and Christianity.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Jews of Yemen

For Students 9th - 10th
Jews have lived in Yemen, a large and rugged country in the southwest part of the Arabian Peninsula, for at least 1,500 years. They identify themselves and are identified by others, as part of the widespread Jewish people. They...
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Mechon Mamre

Mechon Mamre: Shemini Atzeret and Simkhat Torah

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses Shemini Atzeret and its relation to Sukkot and Simkhat Torah. Also discuses the Torah in relation to the holiday. Provides lists of dates on which Shemini Atzeret falls.
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University of Calgary

University of Calgary: Gemara (Talmud)

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn all about Gemara and the relation it has with the Talmud.
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Virtual Museum of Canada

Virtual Museum of Canada: Community Stories: Keeping the Faith: Judaica From the Aron Museum

For Students 9th - 10th
The Aron Museum is a museum of Jewish ceremonial objects. The collection is on display here along with descriptions of Jewish holidays and traditions and how the objects are used.
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Capaella University: Global Map of World Religions

For Students 9th - 10th
Interactive world map depicting the areas of the world where specific religions are practiced. Clicking on a religion causes the map to show how the religion has spread from its beginning as well as a brief synopsis of the religion and...
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R Eonline: Homepage

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Website geared toward religious education in England. Contains teacher and student resources for various religions broken down by key stages as well as news about religious education.
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Women of Valor: Henrietta Szold

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive source of information about the life of Henrietta Szold (1860-1945 CE), founder of the Zionist women's organization of Hadassah and dedicated supporter of Palestine. She was an activist who was a model for Jewish women...

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