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Intro to the Ancient Essenes & the Modern Essene Church
Discusses sources on the Essenes (Philo and Josephus). Also discusses Enoch, founder of the Essenes, the Essenes relationship to Christianity, and their beliefs.
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Torah Tots: Holidays Rosh Hashana
Focuses on the holiday as the Jewish New Year. Discusses the Ten Days of Repentance, treatment of work on the holiday, the shofar, and customs.
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Torah Tots: Yom Kippur
Great site! Discusses kapporot, food, and prayer. Also discusses Yom Kippur as Shabbat. Detailed description of the service and clothing.
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Torah Tots: Sukkot
Defines sukkot and discusses the treatment of work on the holiday. Describes a sukkah in detail. Discusses the Four Species and other rituals.
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The Book of Galatians
An introduction to Galatians in an outline form that is easy to read. A good place to begin research.
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Akhlah: The Jewish Children's Learning Network
An important resource that provides access to Jewish prayers, stories and rituals Akhlah is specifically designed for the youngest child while maintaining accuracy about the subject matter.
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Yourpage.org
"Yourpage.org is a Jewish educational website created to bring fun to Jewish learning." Includes stories, games, and activities suitable for elementary and middle school children. Also provides a guide for teachers and a section for...
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R Eonline: People of Faith
Website providing an overview of six main faiths of England. Includes videos made by students discussing each religion as well as an option to email questions to people from each faith.
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Aish.com: Counting the Omer With Aish
Provides links to four articles dealing with the counting of the Omer and Lag B'Omer.
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Mishpacha: Death and Mourning in Judaism
Discusses the stages of mourning. Defines and describes the shiva.
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American Jewish Archives: Illuminating the American Jewish Experience
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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Yom Kippur
Defines Yom Kippur and discusses when it is observed. Discusses Kol Nidrei, Yizkor, and Neilah. Also provides a link to actual prayers.
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Sukkot
Discusses the sukkah and its symbolism. Also describes the purpose of the lulav and etrog. Links at bottom of page to the blessings.
Judaism 101
Judaism 101: Bar Mitzvah, Bat Mitzvah and Confirmation
This site does a nice job in explaining how the Bar & Bat Mitzvah have evolved. It also contains information on Jewish Confirmation, and includes many links to related topics.
Judaism 101
Judaism 101: The Role of Women
This article about the role of women in Judaism clears up some historical misconceptions that have been linked to women and Judaism over the years.
Judaism 101
Judaism 101: Shabbat
Great site. Discusses Shabbat as the most important holiday. Describes Jews' activities on Shabbat and provides Biblical excerpts about the Sabbath. Also lists forbidden activities.
Judaism 101
Judaism 101: Synagogues, Shuls and Temples
Discusses the different terms for "synagogue," describing its function and organization. Also discusses The Temple.
Judaism 101
Judaism 101: Sages and Scholars
Provides brief biographies on a number of sages and scholars. Figures include Hillel, and Rabbis Akiba ben Joseph, Judah Ha-Nasi, and Maimonides.
Judaism 101
Judaism 101: The Name of God
This site explains the significance of names in Jewish thought, the various names of God, why Jewish people don't fully write the name of God, and pronunciation of the name of God.
Judaism 101
Judaism 101: Pesach: Passover
Wonderful information about the meaning of Passover, how Jews prepare for the holiday, and the order and contents of the seder.
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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...
Jewish Federations of North America
Jewish Federations of North America: Funeral Customs: Say Goodbye to a Loved One
Learn about Jewish traditional death rituals and how "to die and be buried as a Jew" in this guide to Jewish living. Jewish law and customs differ between traditional Jews and Reform Jews.
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Zionists
Provides history of the Zionist movement to segregate the Jewish people as a nation. Also discusses the Zionism in relation to Orthodox Judaism. Please note that "The Catholic Encyclopedia" is a historic reference source and should be...
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Why Is This Passover Different From Past Passovers?
Article reports on the meaning of Passover when the world is experiencing high numbers of refugees in many countries.