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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Jewish Women: Chief Cooks of Culture, Family, And Community

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students explore and analyze how one's culture, food, family and community end up having or shaping our environments as well as determine our destiny's. Food preparation serves as a key component in a Jewish woman's makeup and strength...
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Website
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Jwa: Jewish Women and the Feminist Revolution (Jewish Women's Archive)

For Students 9th - 10th
This site offers an interactive look at the roles Jewish women have played in the furthering of feminism and the American women's movement in the last half of the 20th century. You can access the information through a timeline, themes of...
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Jewish Women's Archive: Women of Valor

For Students 9th - 10th
Click on the names of these influential Jewish women to find their biographies. Includes biographies of Bobbie Rosenfeld, Bella Abzug, and Barbara Byerhoff.
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Article
Judaism 101

Judaism 101: The Role of Women

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Website
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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Jnw: Women Carving New Place in Orthodox Judaism

For Students 9th - 10th
This article discusses how Orthodox women are going beyond their defined realm and beginning to serve roles traditionally held by men.
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Jewish Women's Archive: Jewish Women: A Comprehensive Historical Encyclopedia

For Students 9th - 10th
An online encyclopedia that attempts to share information about Jewish women and their accomplishments and contributions from biblical times to modern times.