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.
Curated OER
Confirmation Class of Miami's Oldest Synagogue, 1931
The National Humanities Center offers a comprehensive site chronicles the history of antisemitism and assimilation that made up the Jewish Experience in America. Site discusses Jewish immigration and status in society.
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Pharisees
This site from The New Advent extensively delves into the historical and religious significance of the politico-religious sect of ancient Judaism known as Pharisaism. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference...
Other
Prayerbook: The Letter of Paul to the Romans
Details about Paul's letter to the Christian community at Rome, which centers on the relationship between Judaism and Christianity.
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.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Origin Story: Judeo Christian
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.
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: Essenes and the Dead Sea Scrolls
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.
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: Yom Kippur
Discusses meaning and customs of Yom Kippur. Provides detailed information about the actual service. Also provides list of dates of the holiday.
PBS
Pbs: The Jewish Americans
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...
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Geographic Spread and Development of Christianity (Lesson Plans)
Find two lesson plans designed to accompany the PBS documentary "Peter and Paul and the Christian Revolution" that are particularly well suited to the study of the spread of Christianity. Pupils will research Christianity, Judaism, and...
University of Chicago
University of Chicago Library: Teaching the Middle East: Anti Semitism
Essay considers the long history of antipathy to Jews and Judaism.
Other
Christian News:truth About the World Council of Churches
A discenting view of the World Council of Churches. This site features the history of the WCC and offers differing opinions on the WCC's activities and suggests doctrinal deviations and political radicalism.
Other
American Jewish Historical Society: Timeline of American Soviet Jewry Movement
In the late 1800's and most of the 1900's countries made many efforts to help Jews in the Soviet Union gain freedom to practice their faith. Countries such as the United States and Israel offered exile to many Jews to escape the...
PBS
Pbs: Essays on Hasidism
A series of short essays on various historical aspects of the Hasidic including the experiences of Hasidic Americans. Titles include "Hasidism in Europe "Settlement in America" and more.
US Holocaust Memorial Museum
U.s. Holocaust Memorial Museum: The November 1938 Pogroms
From the United State Holocaust Memorial Museum, this resource describes the anti-semitic pogroms, or race riots, in Germany on Kristallnacht (the Night of Broken Glass) in November of 1938.
PBS
Pbs Frontline: The Jewish Diaspora
Defines the Jewish Diaspora and provides a map indicating its locations.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Jewish Americans
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Jewish Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
Jewish Federations of North America
Jewish Federations of North America: The Mezuzah: So Why Isn't It Straight?
Why do Jewish people hang a 'mezuzah' at an angle to the doorpost of their homes? Learn all about this important Jewish object and its traditions.
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....
Other
Orthodox Union: Menachem Begin
Very thorough account of the life of Menachem Begin, the 6th Prime Minister of Israel, detailing his many accomplishments.