National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Lessons of the Indian Epics: The Ramayana
In this lesson plan, students will consider "Lessons of the Indian Epics: The Ramayana." The plan includes worksheets and other student materials that can be found under the resource tab.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Lessons of the Indian Epics: The Ramayana: Showing Your Dharma
In this lesson plan, students will consider "Lessons of the Indian Epics: The Ramayana: Showing your Dharma." The plan includes worksheets and other student materials that can be found under the resource tab.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: The Victor's Virtue: A Cultural History of Sport
In this lesson plan, students will consider "The Victor's Virtue: A Cultural History of Sport." The plan includes worksheets and other student materials that can be found under the resource tab.
University of Virginia
University of Virginia: Qabalah/kabbalah
A detailed examination of the famous Jewish mystical movement. The article provides information on the group's history, beliefs and current status.
PBS
Pbs: Faq Sheet on the Mormon Faith
A series of questions with answers on the Mormon religion such as what are the major beliefs, rituals associated with Mormonism and what it is like to be a Mormon.
PBS
Pbs: The Story of India: Diwali
PBS explores the religious festivals of India with an in-depth look into the festival Diwali. Identifies the Sanskrit word and provides its meaning. Details the origins of the festival and the epic which sparked the celebration....
Schools of California Online Resources for Education
Schools of California: The Torah Tells
Young scholars investigate how the Bible is used as an archaeological resource to supplement artifacts and other writings. The lesson plan consists of objectives, materials, an activity, and handouts.
University of Calgary
University of Calgary: Reasons for Survival of Judaism Through Babylonian Exile
This resource provides explanations as to "Reasons for Survival of Judaism through Babylonian Exile."
University of Calgary
University of Calgary: s.r. Hirsch: "Religion Allied to Progress"
This essay is written by Hirsch himself. He defends Orthodox Judaism and discusses his beliefs on religion.
University of Calgary
Varieties of Orthodox Judaism: Some Varieties of Orthodox Judaism
Excellent site shows diagram of Orthodoxy and its core beliefs. Provides varieties of Orthodoxy and links to other useful sites.
University of Calgary
Sources: The Tragic History of the "Omer" Season
This resource provides information behind the Omer. Also traces the observance of the ritual among Ashkenazic Jews.
University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania: Andreas Vesalius
A great brief biography containing career and life information, and reasons why Vesalius was so important in the history of medicine and humanism.
University of Calgary
University of Calgary: Hellenism Revisited
This University of Calgary site defines Hellenism. It also discusses Hellenism and its relationship with Judaism. Descriptions of Maccabees as Hellenists are included.
University of Calgary
University of Calgary: Reform Movement
Defines the Reform movement and lists major points regarding the different phases in its development. Also covers controversial topics and the Reform movement in the United States.
University of Calgary
University of Calgary: Types of Talmudic Literature
This site from the University of Calgary discusses the "types" of Talmud and the "six orders of the Mishnah."
University of Calgary
University of Calgary: Moses Mendelssohn
An essay written by Mendelssohn, who defines Judaism and discusses his feelings towards it.