Bible.org
Bible.org: Leviticus: Sacrifice and Sanctification
This resource provides information about bible teachings in Leviticus.
Other
Jewish National Fund: Stories
Here, you can read twelve different Jewish stories, including those about Ruth, King Solomon, and King David. Each story includes small interactive images to embellish the text.
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.
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: Conversion
This site explores the requirements for conversion to Judaism. Also discusses how different branches of Judaism view conversion. Touches on Israel's view of conversion.
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: The Messiah
Discusses Judaism's five beliefs about the Messiah. Also contrasts Jews' view of the Messiah with that of Christians. Provides historical background.
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: Zionism
This site provides a wealth of information and documentation regarding Zionism, the national movement for the return of the Jewish people to their homeland and the resumption of Jewish sovereignty in the Land of Israel. Content ranges...
Smart History
Smarthistory: Jewish History to the Middle Ages
Summarizes Jewish life in the Middle Ages with a focus on the Diaspora, the widespread dispersion of Jews outside of the Land of Israel. With links to additional resources.
Smart History
Smarthistory: Christianity, an Introduction
Introductory historical summary of Christianity. Provides a discussion of Jesus and Rome, the old and new testaments, and different Christianities.
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: Auschwitz Birkenau
The Jewish Virtual Library offers a detailed page explaining all aspects of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration/death camp. Contains pictures, personal accounts, and the history of what happened there.
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: Home Page
A fantastic reference or introduction to Jewish history for teachers and students. You'll find information and photos of Jewish women, politics, maps, and much more.
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: Judasim
This resource presents a wealth of information regarding the Jewish religion. Content ranges from ancient Jewish history to holidays and festivals, to the importance of the synagogue.
PBS
Pbs: Simon Schama: The Story of the Jews: Explore the Diaspora: Visual Timeline
A timeline beginning in 587 B.C.E. when the Jews are exiled into Babylonia through persecution under the Roman Empire on through the Crusades, World War II up to the construction of the "Separation Wall." This thorough resource follows...
Other
Golden Dawn Research Center: Qabala and the Golden Dawn
Provides basic Kabbalah beliefs about God and the universe. Also touches on the various schools of thought.
Jewish Museum
Jewish Museum: Jewish Holidays [Pdf]
Resources created for elementary and middle-school teachers, but adaptable for high school teachers, connecting works of art in the Jewish Museum to Jewish holidays. Each work of art has links for information about the art, information...
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: Race and Slavery in the Middle East
This site from the Modern History Sourcebook of Fordham University provides a thorough discussion of the existence of slavery in early times giving the types of people who were taken as slaves and the work they performed. There were also...
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.
Schools of California Online Resources for Education
Schools of California: The Torah Tells
Learners 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 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: Moses Mendelssohn
An essay written by Mendelssohn, who defines Judaism and discusses his feelings towards it.