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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.
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Jewish Virtual Library: The Holocaust: World Response
Could actions of the Allies have prevented the Holocaust or limited the destruction of six million Jews and five million other innocent civilians?
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Jewish Virtual Library: The 1967 Six Day War
An archive of articles and documents relevant to the Six-Day War's causes, events, and results.
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Jewish Virtual Library: Israel Is Not an Apartheid State
The author analyzes the treatment of Palestinians by attempting to identify and discuss democratic practice which provides equality, and would serve to make Israel unlike an apartheid state.
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Jewish Virtual Library: The First American Bat Mitzvah
Enlightening story of the first Bat Mitzvah to take place in America in 1922.
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Jewish Virtual Library: Chosen People
This Jewish Virtual Library site discusses why the Jews are the chosen people and how Jews and non-Jews feel about the status.
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Jewish Virtual Library: Karaites
This site from the Jewish Virtual Library describes the beliefs of the Karaites. Also compares them to the Rabbanites.
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Jewish Virtual Library: Mezuzah
The mezuzah can be found on the doorposts of many Jewish homes. This small case is a constant reminder of God's presence and God's commandments. Read about its other significance in this article.
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Jewish Virtual Library: Max Baer (1909 1959)
A biography of American boxer, Max Baer.
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Jewish Virtual Library: Abraham
This Jewish Virtual Library site shares a simple and easy to follow history and biography of Abraham.
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Jewish Virtual Library: Essenes and the Dead Sea Scrolls
This site from the Jewish Virtual Library provides an overview of the Essene sect of Judaism. Most importantly it proports the Essenes as the authors of the Dead Sea Scrolls.
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Jewish Virtual Library: Passover
This web page offers a very nice outline and explanation of the Passover Seder with the use of a popular Jewish poem.
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Jewish Virtual Library: Passover
This Jewish Virtual Library web page offers a very nice outline and explanation of the Passover Seder.
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Jewish Virtual Library: Who Is a Reconstructionist Jew?
This site from the Jewish Virtual Library provides a detailed article that describes the main beliefs of Reconstructionist Jews. Also compares them to Reform and Conservative Jews. Great site.
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Jewish Virtual Library: Talmud/mishna/gemara
This site from the Jewish Virtual Library explores the history and content of the Talmud, containing both the Mishna and the rabbinic discussions (the Gemara).
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Jewish Virtual Library: The Thirteen Wants
Provides the text of a prayer composed by Kaplan.
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Jewish Virtual Library: Branches of Orthodox Judaism
This Jewish Virtual Library site discusses different groups within Orthodox Judaism. Discusses each group's beliefs, especially in relation to Zionism.
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Jewish Virtual Library: Irving Berlin
A brief biography featuring Irving Berlin's rise to fame as a prolific American songwriter in the 20s and 30s.
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Jewish Virtual Library: Maimonides/rambam
Excellent site that discusses Moses ben Maimon's accomplishments. Provides a quotation from Maimonides.
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Jewish Virtual Library: Emma Goldman (1869 1940)
Interesting article describing the life of well-known Jewish anarchist, Emma Goldman, who was deported to Russia during the Red Scare.
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Jewish Virtual Library: Overview of Major Holocaust Asset Issues
Provides a good, brief description of the international commission headed by Paul Volker to examine Holocaust-era claims against Swiss banks.
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Jewish Virtual Library: The Golan Heights
Information on the Golan Heights includes: an overview of the geography, geology, maps, statistics, and history. Also, a section on the Golan Heights Law of December 14, 1981 is included. Please know that some statistical information may...
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Jewish Virtual Library: The Jewish State
An online translation of "The Jewish State" by Theodore Herzl. Published in 1896, Herzl makes the case to Europeans, the Ottoman peoples of the Middle East, and fellow Jews for the formation of a Jewish State.
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Jewish Virtual Library: Law of Return Passed in 1950
The text of Israeli law encouraging Jewish immigration to Israel.