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Caesar's English CCC Word Search II
In this language arts instructional activity, students locate and identify various vocabulary terms related to English and the spelling of specific words. There are five words located in the puzzle.
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Jerusalem
Students review Jerusalem's long and vital history. They view the video Jerusalem: History of the Holy Land. Students are explained that to portray Jerusalem's compelling history as a site of crucial importance to Jews, Christians, and...
Curated OER
A Biography of Amir Khan
In this literature worksheet, students read a biography about Amir Khan, a middleweight boxer who won an Olympic bronze in Athens. They identify whether each statement is true or false. Then, students look at his career and respond to...
University of Calgary
University of Calgary: Varieties of Orthodox Judaism
Discusses the motivations for forming the Orthodox movement. Lists issues which the Orthodox and other Jews view differently. Provides diagram of the different sects of Orthodox Judaism.
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The Kosher Primer
The Orthodox Union sponsors this informative site for learning how to observe Jewish dietary laws, that is, to keep kosher.
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Jewish Virtual Library: Rabbi Samson Raphael Hirsch
Great site! Provides biographical information on Hirsch. Also discusses his major beliefs and teachings.
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.
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The Ninteen Letters
This site discusses the basic teachings of The Ninteen Letters. Provides excerpts from the Ninteen Letters.
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Jnw: Women Carving New Place in Orthodox Judaism
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 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: The Line of June 4, 1967
Discusses the history of the demarcation lines between Israel and Syria--lines which in part caused the June War.
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Jewish Virtual Library: Un Partition Plan, September 1947
This authentic UN map depicts the political lines to be drawn to partition Palestine as established in 1947.
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Jewish Virtual Library: Israeli Population Statistics Table
A table sorting population demographics by religion, age, and urban centers.
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Jewish Virtual Library: The Partition Plan
The background for creating a plan to partition Palestine, as well as the details of the plan itself and its effects are discussed.
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Some Straight Answers About the Orthodox Church
In this website, the writer truly gives "Straight Answers" regarding the Orthodox Church, her doctrinal difference with The Roman Catholic church, her claim to True Apostolic Succession, and, more importantly, an explanation of her...
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Orthodox Christian Info Center: Christianity & Orthodoxy
This website investigates the origin of Orthodox Christianity. Historically speaking,the Orthodox faith has withstood numerous heresies,and to this day remains a major religious power,world-wide. This literary piece comes strictly from...
Ontario Consultants on Religious Tolerance
Religious Tolerance: Religious Aspects of the Yugoslavia Kosovo Conflict
A description from ReligiousTolerance.org of the religious component involved in the ethnic conflict in Kosovo between the Albanians and the Serbs. The description provides statistics and comments by religious organizations.