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American Jewish Archives: Illuminating the American Jewish Experience

For Students 9th - 10th
Peruse a comprehensive online exhibit offered by the American Jewish Archives which tell the story of the American Jewish community. View primary source documents and photographs of those pioneers who forged the way.
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Catholic Encyclopedia: Pharisees

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource presents a detailed history of the development of the Pharisees, a politico-religious sect of ancient Judaism.
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PBS

Pbs: A Life Apart

For Students 9th - 10th
A series of video clips taken from a movie about the life of Hasidic Jewish people. Includes clips on their history, their culture, role of women and how they are coping in a modern society.
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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 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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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: The Hebrew, or Jewish, Calendar

For Students 9th - 10th
An encyclopedia entry about the Jewish calendar with information on the history of the calendar as well as on the modern Jewish calendar, which dates from 3761 BCE. Names of the months, length of the months, leap years, and similar...
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Chabad Lubavitch: The Jewish Calendar

For Students 9th - 10th
A storehouse of resources about the Jewish calendar from the educational wing of the Lubavitch Hasidim movement. Choose to view information about particluar holy days. View a current calendar page (by day, week, or month) to see events...
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Shoah Memorial: Sarah's Attic

For Students 3rd - 8th
Examine the history of the Shoah indirectly through the stories told by five little children, in Sarah's attic. Designed specifically for young learners, this interactive site also explores Yiddish culture, Judaism, and Jewish life.
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American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: Abraham

For Students 9th - 10th
This Jewish Virtual Library site shares a simple and easy to follow history and biography of Abraham.
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University of Virginia

University of Virginia: Qabalah/kabbalah

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed examination of the famous Jewish mystical movement. The article provides information on the group's history, beliefs and current status.
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Akhlah: Tribes of Israel

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource highlights the tribes of Israel (alphabetically from Asher and Benjamin to Simeon and Zebulun) with detailed paragraphs provided on each individual tribe. A chart is also given demonstrating each tribes' place around the...
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Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs: A Day in the Life of Hananish Nothos

For Students 9th - 10th
A fictional recreation of what it might have been to be one of the members of the religious order of the Qumran community, the authors of the Dead Sea Scrolls.
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Gregorian Chants

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn the history of the Gregorian Chant as it originated from Egyption monks.
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Chaver: The Mishnah

For Students 9th - 10th
This research site from Chaver.com describes the Mishnah in-depth: "The Art of Writing the Oral Tradition," "The Decalog as Wisdom Literature," and "Woven Texts: Literary Form in Ancient Hebrew Legal Codes."
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Pbs Frontline: The Community Rule

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an annotated text of the fragment known as "The Community Rule" of the Dead Sea Scrolls. It was one of the first scroll fragments found.
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Pbs Frontline: The War Scroll

For Students 9th - 10th
An annotated translation of one of the scrolls found in the caves at Qumran. This scroll describes the final battle between light and darkness.
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Jewish Federations of North America

Jewish Federations of North America: About Bar/bat Mitzvah

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn comprehensive details about the history and religious significance behind the Jewish ceremony known as the 'bar/bat mitzvah.' This ceremony marks a Jewish child's coming of age or maturity.
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Teaching About Religion: Jewish Worldview

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief survey/examination of the major Jewish beliefs and tenets. It is divided into categories such as "Nature & Deity", "Conception of Time" and more.
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Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Moroccan Synagogues: A Survey

For Students 9th - 10th
A nice survey of the many Jewish synagogues found in Morocco. Many of them were built during the Jewish Diaspora.
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American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: Mezuzah

For Students 9th - 10th
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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American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: Israeli Population Statistics Table

For Students 9th - 10th
A table sorting population demographics by religion, age, and urban centers.
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American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: Statement by the Arab League States

For Students 9th - 10th
Arab statement after the state of Israel was announced includes declarations and demands.
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American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: British White Paper of June 1922

For Students 9th - 10th
The British policy addresses misinterpretations of the Balfour agreement and attempts to ease Arab resentment and fear of Jewish domination through political promises.
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Jewish Museum

The Jewish Museum: Jewish and Muslim Connection [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
The Jewish Museum of New York City presents the "Jewish and Muslim Connection" a curriculum guide for the study of cultural and historical connections between two religions.

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