American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: Drancy Concentration Camp
Describes what the Drancy concentration/death camp in France was like during WWII.
Other
Rmc Research Corporation: Kristallnacht
This is a reading comprehension lesson plan featuring Kristallnact "Night of the Broken Glass." Middle school students will have an opportunity to learn through this interdisciplinary activity.
Seymour Brody
Jewish Heroes in America
Great biography which focuses not only on Szold's influential roles but her childhood and early adulthood.
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 young scholars 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...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Judaism, an Introduction
Judaism is a monotheistic religion that emerged with the Israelites in the Eastern Mediterranean. This short introductory article discusses the history of Judaism, its sacred texts, and Jewish law.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Jewish History Sourcebook: Internet Jewish History Sourcebook
A reference guide to Jewish history sourcebooks.
University of Calgary
University of Calgary: The Ten Sefirot of the Kabbalah
This resource describes the Ten Sefirot as a major part of the Kabbalah. An interesting site to check out on the subject.
University of Michigan
Stamps of Israel: Henrietta Szold
Provides photograph of stamp of Szold. Brief biographical description, focusing on her influence on Zionism.
University of Calgary
University of Calgary: "Abraham Our Father" and Theirs?
This article provides a description of how Abraham is viewed in Islam, Christianity, and Judaism. It explains similarities and differences in each religion with regard to Abraham and belief in God. The article is written from a Jewish...
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Yhwh
A definition for what YHWH is in Judaism and how the word "God" is treated in Judaism.
History Teacher
Historyteacher.net: Global Studies: Judaism & Early Jewish History Quiz
Ten multiple choice question quiz is self scored and tests your comprehension of Judaism and early Jewish history.
Other
Jeremiah Project: Monotheism
General information on monotheism, the religious view of Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. Also defines agnosticism, rationalism, pragmatism, monism, henotheism. liberalism (modernism), pantheism (naturalism), and atheism.
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.
Other
The 1911 Edition Encyclopedia: Leopold Zunz
An encyclopedia entry on Jewish scholar Leopold Zunz lists his accomplishments throughout his life and his involvement with Judaism.
Other
The Place of Prophet Ibrahim, Christianity and Judaism
This website briefly explains the role of the prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) in three religions: Islam, Christianity, and Judaism. Provides "basic information about him from the three perspectives" with quotes from the Qur'an, Bible, and...
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...
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Monotheistic Religions
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart is a study of the 3 most practiced monotheistic religions in the world: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Websites linked include video and audio.