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Judaism 101

Judaism 101: Ashkenazic and Sephardic Jews

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn the differences between the Ashkenazic and Sephardic Jews from this site.
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Handout
New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Zionists

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides history of the Zionist movement to segregate the Jewish people as a nation. Also discusses the Zionism in relation to Orthodox Judaism. Please note that "The Catholic Encyclopedia" is a historic reference source and should be...
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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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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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Website
PBS

A Life Apart: Hasidism in America

For Students 9th - 10th
Created to support of PBS documentary, this site can stand alone in its offerings of other resources on Hasidism, clips from video and interviews, and background information on this Eastern European religious community.
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Website
Other

Jews in America: Portal to Jewish American History

For Students 9th - 10th
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,...