Seymour Brody
Florida Atlantic University: Jewish Heroes in America
Provides biographical background on Rabbi Stephen Wise.
University of Texas at Austin
University of Texas: History of the Jews of Turkey [Pdf]
A document-based question unit for world history regarding the history of the Jewish people of Turkey.
Other
Torah.org: Sefiras Ha Omer What's an Omer
Provides detailed historical background about the omer.
Louisiana Department of Education
Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: Grade 6 Social Studies: Spread of World Religions
This instructional task asks students to explain the impact that religion had on cultural diffusion in the Eastern Hemisphere. It contains a set of authentic source documents. Students engage with the sources to build their understanding...
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: u.s. Proposes u.n. Trusteeship of Palestine
President Truman explains the United States' position and recommendations on the issue of Palestine once the British mandate was to end.
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: Un Partition Plan, September 1947
This authentic UN map depicts the political lines to be drawn to partition Palestine as established in 1947.
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: The Partition Plan
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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Haftorah: Hachodesh
Discusses the haftorah of Hachodesh which deals with redemption. Discusses how the Jewish month of Nissan marks the Jews' "redemption from Egyptian bondage."
Curated OER
Etc: Clip Art Etc: Wailing Place of the Jews at Jerusalem
In Judaism, the Western Wall is venerated as the sole remnant of the Holy Temple. It has become a place of pilgrimage for Jews, as it is the closest permitted accessible site to the holiest spot in Judaism, namely the Even ha-shetiya or...
Curated OER
Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Indiana: North Christian Church
Completed in 1964, this was designed by Finnish architect Eero Saarinen. It has a hexagonal shape with an elevated hexagonal sanctuary in the center and pews surrounding the altar. From the roof rises a 192-foot (59 m) spire and cross,...
Curated OER
Tallis With Tzitzit
A nice listing and descriptions of the major symbols found in Judaism. Includes descriptions of the Mezuzah, Tzitzit and Tallit, and more.
Curated OER
Tefillin
A nice listing and descriptions of the major symbols found in Judaism. Includes descriptions of the Mezuzah, Tzitzit and Tallit, and more.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: A View of Jerusalem
Jerusalem is the capital of Israel and its largest city in both population and area. Located in the Judean Mountains, between the Mediterranean Sea and the northern tip of the Dead Sea, modern Jerusalem has grown up outside the Old City....
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: The City of Jerusalem
Jerusalem plays an important role in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. The 2000 Statistical Yearbook of Jerusalem lists 1204 synagogues, 158 churches, and 73 mosques within the city.Despite efforts to maintain peaceful religious...
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Jewish History Sourcebook: Internet Jewish History Sourcebook
A reference guide to Jewish history sourcebooks.
University of Michigan
Stamps of Israel: Henrietta Szold
Provides photograph of stamp of Szold. Brief biographical description, focusing on her influence on Zionism.
Other
Assemblies of the Wwc: Theology of the Churches and the Jewish People
An essay discussing the history of the relationship of Jewish and Christian Communities. Highlights the relationship between the Christian and Jewish communities.
Other
Brit Milah
This site has great information on Brit Milah. It includes a history of the procedure, the ceremony itself, and information on the mohel.
Other
Jewish Holidays: Sukkot, Shemini Atzeret, and Simchat Torah
Defines Shemini Atzeret and places it in the context of Sukkot.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: Religions of the World
Explains what religion is, the different categories of world religions, and the major religions within each. Some facts are given about each religion, including its origin, where the name comes from, what its followers are called, and...
ClassFlow
Class Flow: World Religions
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart explains the basic tenets of 5 major world religions.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Hanukkah
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart was written to let children understand some of the basic information about Hanukkah. Vocabulary, reading comprehension and a crossword puzzle game are included as well as a printable page...
Archaeological Institute of America
Vegetarian Essenes
Describes area in which the Essenes lived and what it tells us about their way of life.
Other
Study Guide for the Novel: "Number the Stars"
This site a sixth grade teacher offers this collection of discussion/study questions and classroom activities.
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