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Teaching About Religion: Jewish Worldview

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief survey/examination of the major Jewish beliefs and tenets. It is divided into categories such as "Nature & Deity", "Conception of Time" and more.
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Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Moroccan Synagogues: A Survey

For Students 9th - 10th
A nice survey of the many Jewish synagogues found in Morocco. Many of them were built during the Jewish Diaspora.
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American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: Mezuzah

For Students 9th - 10th
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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American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: u.s. Proposes u.n. Trusteeship of Palestine

For Students 9th - 10th
President Truman explains the United States' position and recommendations on the issue of Palestine once the British mandate was to end.
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American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: Un Partition Plan, September 1947

For Students 9th - 10th
This authentic UN map depicts the political lines to be drawn to partition Palestine as established in 1947.
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American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: Israeli Population Statistics Table

For Students 9th - 10th
A table sorting population demographics by religion, age, and urban centers.
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American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: Statement by the Arab League States

For Students 9th - 10th
Arab statement after the state of Israel was announced includes declarations and demands.
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American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: The Partition Plan

For Students 9th - 10th
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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American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: British White Paper of June 1922

For Students 9th - 10th
The British policy addresses misinterpretations of the Balfour agreement and attempts to ease Arab resentment and fear of Jewish domination through political promises.
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Jewish Museum

The Jewish Museum: Jewish and Muslim Connection [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
The Jewish Museum of New York City presents the "Jewish and Muslim Connection" a curriculum guide for the study of cultural and historical connections between two religions.
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Curated OER

Confirmation Class of Miami's Oldest Synagogue, 1931

For Students 9th - 10th
The National Humanities Center offers a comprehensive site chronicles the history of antisemitism and assimilation that made up the Jewish Experience in America. Site discusses Jewish immigration and status in society.
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Pharisees

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from The New Advent extensively delves into the historical and religious significance of the politico-religious sect of ancient Judaism known as Pharisaism. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference...
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Prayerbook: The Letter of Paul to the Romans

For Students 9th - 10th
Details about Paul's letter to the Christian community at Rome, which centers on the relationship between Judaism and Christianity.
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Assemblies of the Wwc: Theology of the Churches and the Jewish People

For Students 9th - 10th
An essay discussing the history of the relationship of Jewish and Christian Communities. Highlights the relationship between the Christian and Jewish communities.
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Brit Milah

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has great information on Brit Milah. It includes a history of the procedure, the ceremony itself, and information on the mohel.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Origin Story: Judeo Christian

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about how the Universe began according to the Judeo-Christian culture. The origin story is from the Old Testament which is studied by both Judaism and Christianity.
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American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: Essenes and the Dead Sea Scrolls

For Students 9th - 10th
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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American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: Yom Kippur

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses meaning and customs of Yom Kippur. Provides detailed information about the actual service. Also provides list of dates of the holiday.
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PBS

Pbs: The Jewish Americans

For Students 9th - 10th
PBS has produced this short film documenting the experiences and stories of Jewish Americans. Jewish life in America is shared through stories, short videos, and a series of images. This informative feature is supported by lesson plans...
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Pbs Teachers: Geographic Spread and Development of Christianity (Lesson Plans)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Find two lesson plans designed to accompany the PBS documentary "Peter and Paul and the Christian Revolution" that are particularly well suited to the study of the spread of Christianity. Young scholars will research Christianity,...
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University of Chicago

University of Chicago Library: Teaching the Middle East: Anti Semitism

For Students 9th - 10th
Essay considers the long history of antipathy to Jews and Judaism.
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Christian News:truth About the World Council of Churches

For Students 9th - 10th
A discenting view of the World Council of Churches. This site features the history of the WCC and offers differing opinions on the WCC's activities and suggests doctrinal deviations and political radicalism.
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American Jewish Historical Society: Timeline of American Soviet Jewry Movement

For Students 9th - 10th
In the late 1800's and most of the 1900's countries made many efforts to help Jews in the Soviet Union gain freedom to practice their faith. Countries such as the United States and Israel offered exile to many Jews to escape the...
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PBS

Pbs: Essays on Hasidism

For Students 9th - 10th
A series of short essays on various historical aspects of the Hasidic including the experiences of Hasidic Americans. Titles include "Hasidism in Europe "Settlement in America" and more.

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