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Jewish Virtual Library: Beersheba Southern Border of Kingdom of Judah

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The Jewish Virtual Library describes in great detail the location and history of the city of Beersheba.
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Jewish Virtual Library: The Nazi Olympics

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A piece from the Jewish Virtual Library on the propaganda promoting the myth of Aryan racial superiority and physical power.
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Jewish Virtual Library: Who Is a Reconstructionist Jew?

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This site from the Jewish Virtual Library provides a detailed article that describes the main beliefs of Reconstructionist Jews. Also compares them to Reform and Conservative Jews. Great site.
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Jewish Virtual Library: Hitler Declares War on the United States

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The Jewish Virtual Library provides the text of the speech delivered by Hitler to the members of the Reichstag, calling for a declaration of war against the U.S.
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Jewish Virtual Library: Kristallnacht

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This Jewish Virtual Library site contains information about Kristallnacht and the events that led up to it.
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Jewish Virtual Library: The Suez War of 1956

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The Jewish Virtual Library explains the events leading up to the Suez War (1947-1956) and the response from the United States.
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Jewish Virtual Library: Beit Govrin: A Roman Amphitheater

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The Jewish Virtual Library offers an article on Beit Govrin, an area where remains of a Roman Amphitheater were discovered in the mid-1990s.
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Jewish Virtual Library: Gestapo

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The Jewish Virtual Library offers a discussion of the Gestapo in Nazi Germany with links to additional related information.
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Jewish Virtual Library: Rabbi Samson Raphael Hirsch

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Great site! Provides biographical information on Hirsch. Also discusses his major beliefs and teachings.
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Jewish Virtual Library: The Messiah

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Discusses Judaism's five beliefs about the Messiah. Also contrasts Jews' view of the Messiah with that of Christians. Provides historical background.
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Jewish Virtual Library: The Israeli Government Function

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Detailed information about the structure and activities of the Israeli government, as well as links to the basic laws which make up the Israeli constitution.
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Jewish Virtual Library: Reinhard Heydrich

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A detailed biography of "the Hangman" of World War II Nazi Germany.
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Jewish Virtual Library: Solomon Ibn Gabirol

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The Jewish Virtual Library provides this biographical essay about Arab Jewish poet Solomon ibn Gabirol (c. 1021-1058 CE).
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Jewish Virtual Library: Yasser Arafat

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The Jewish Virtual Library offers a brief biography on Yasser Arafat (1929-2004 CE), president of the Palestinian National Authority.
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Jewish Virtual Library: The Holocaust: Ghettos

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Ghettos of the Holocaust are described on the linked pages. Photographs of many of the ghettos are included.
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Jewish Virtual Library: The Holocaust: Holocaust Denial

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A reference to those who have denied the Holocaust.
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Jewish Virtual Library: The Holocaust:"righteous Among the Nations"

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The "Righteous Among the Nations" of the Holocaust are featured on this resource.
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Www Virtual Library: Medical History of Wwi: Nurse Helen Fairchild

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This story, told through letters home, is about Nurse Helen Fairchild, one of the brave women who played an important part in World War I. Includes pictures and illustrations of uniforms worn during that period.
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Jewish Virtual Library: The First American Bat Mitzvah

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Enlightening story of the first Bat Mitzvah to take place in America in 1922.
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Jewish Virtual Library: Mezuzah

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The mezuzah can be found on the doorposts of many Jewish homes. This small case is a constant reminder of God's presence and God's commandments. Read about its other significance in this article.
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Jewish Virtual Library: Maimonides/rambam

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Excellent site that discusses Moses ben Maimon's accomplishments. Provides a quotation from Maimonides.
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Jewish Virtual Library: Emma Goldman (1869 1940)

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Interesting article describing the life of well-known Jewish anarchist, Emma Goldman, who was deported to Russia during the Red Scare.
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Jewish Virtual Library: Eisenhower Publicly Threatens Israel With Sanctions

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In this speech to the American public on February 20, 1957, Eisenhower explains how the Suez War began and the diplomatic events which took place to try and end it. He also explains what the United States is prepared to do to Israel to...
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Jewish Virtual Library: Menachem Begin

For Students 9th - 10th
Quick biography of the Egyptian Prime Minister.

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