Curated OER
What is in a Synagogue
If you're teaching about the Jewish religion, you'll need this handy resource that describes what a Synagogue is. It discusses the basic history of Judaism and the three uses for a Synagogue. This resource is appropriate for private...
Curated OER
The Synagogue on Praska Street
Students discover the significange of a synagogue that was destroyed during World War II. As a class, they identify and describe Jewish symbols and are introduced to Croatian Jewry. They review the characteristics of a minority and read...
Curated OER
Synagogue: Print and Color
In this word recognition worksheet, students trace the word "synagogue", write the word independently, and color the picture of a synagogue.
Curated OER
World Religions
For this world religions worksheet, students identify and locate vocabulary terms related to all religions. There are 26 words located in the puzzle.
Library of Congress
Loc: From Haven to Home: 350 Years of u.s. Jewish Life
This in-depth online exhibit features more than two hundred treasures of American Jewish life from the Library of Congress and other cultural institutions.
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.
University of Calgary
University of Calgary: Conservative Judaism
Covers history of the development of the Conservative movement. Also discusses major beliefs of conservative Jews.
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.
University of Calgary
University of Calgary: Reform Movement
Defines the Reform movement and lists major points regarding the different phases in its development. Also covers controversial topics and the Reform movement in the United States.
Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Moroccan Synagogues: A Survey
A nice survey of the many Jewish synagogues found in Morocco. Many of them were built during the Jewish Diaspora.
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
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.
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
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.
Other
Jews in America: Portal to Jewish American History
Complete with music from Aaron Copland, the Center for Jewish History provides an interactive website that traces the history of Jews in the United States from 1654 until today. Authors provide a searchable gallery of photographs,...
Amazing Change Ministries
The Miracles of Jesus: Restored Withered Hand
This site contains the account from the Book of Mark about Jesus healing the man with the withered hand.