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Bible.org

Bible.org: Leviticus: Sacrifice and Sanctification

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about bible teachings in Leviticus.
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Activity
Other

Jewish National Fund: Stories

For Students 3rd - 8th
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.
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American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: Yom Kippur

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses meaning and customs of Yom Kippur. Provides detailed information about the actual service. Also provides list of dates of the holiday.
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Website
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: Conversion

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

Jewish Virtual Library: The Messiah

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses Judaism's five beliefs about the Messiah. Also contrasts Jews' view of the Messiah with that of Christians. Provides historical background.
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Website
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: Zionism

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Bible.org

Habakkuk

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides detailed commentary on the Book of Habakkuk.
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Website
Smart History

Smarthistory: Jewish History to the Middle Ages

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Handout
Smart History

Smarthistory: Christianity, an Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Introductory historical summary of Christianity. Provides a discussion of Jesus and Rome, the old and new testaments, and different Christianities.
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Handout
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: Auschwitz Birkenau

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

Jewish Virtual Library: Home Page

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

Jewish Virtual Library: Judasim

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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PPT
PBS

Pbs: Simon Schama: The Story of the Jews: Explore the Diaspora: Visual Timeline

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Website
Other

Golden Dawn Research Center: Qabala and the Golden Dawn

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides basic Kabbalah beliefs about God and the universe. Also touches on the various schools of thought.
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Lesson Plan
Jewish Museum

Jewish Museum: Jewish Holidays [Pdf]

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
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...
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Website
Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: Race and Slavery in the Middle East

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Website
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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Lesson Plan
Schools of California Online Resources for Education

Schools of California: The Torah Tells

For Teachers 9th - 10th
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.
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Handout
University of Calgary

University of Calgary: Reasons for Survival of Judaism Through Babylonian Exile

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides explanations as to "Reasons for Survival of Judaism through Babylonian Exile."
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Article
University of Calgary

University of Calgary: s.r. Hirsch: "Religion Allied to Progress"

For Students 9th - 10th
This essay is written by Hirsch himself. He defends Orthodox Judaism and discusses his beliefs on religion.
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Graphic
University of Calgary

Varieties of Orthodox Judaism: Some Varieties of Orthodox Judaism

For Students 9th - 10th
Excellent site shows diagram of Orthodoxy and its core beliefs. Provides varieties of Orthodoxy and links to other useful sites.
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Article
University of Calgary

Sources: The Tragic History of the "Omer" Season

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information behind the Omer. Also traces the observance of the ritual among Ashkenazic Jews.
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Article
University of Calgary

University of Calgary: Hellenism Revisited

For Students 9th - 10th
This University of Calgary site defines Hellenism. It also discusses Hellenism and its relationship with Judaism. Descriptions of Maccabees as Hellenists are included.
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University of Calgary

University of Calgary: Moses Mendelssohn

For Students 9th - 10th
An essay written by Mendelssohn, who defines Judaism and discusses his feelings towards it.