University of South Florida
A Teacher's Guide to the Holocaust Literature
Decent site that focuses on Jewish Holocaust literature. Discusses main themes and major works of movement.
History Teacher
Historyteacher.net: Global Studies: Current Middle Eastern Conflicts Quiz (1)
Chose the correct answer in this 12-question multiple choice quiz to test your comprehension of current Middle East conflicts. Test score is immediately updated.
BBC
Bbc: In Pictures: Lebanon Israel Crisis
A slide show presentation that shows early images from the Lebanon-Israel conflict. Gives a better idea of what is going on in the Middle East as of July 15, 2006.
BBC
Bbc News: Israel Expels Gaza Strip Settlers
Despite wide-spread resistance, Jewish settlers moved out of Gaza faster than was first projected. Article is dated 8/17/05.
Other
Travel Photos: Israel
Mr. Frysinger, a seasoned traveler, presents many photos from Israel focusing on the land and the people. The photos are accompanied by captions telling where they were taken, and in some cases, information about the particular place....
Other
Institute for Sinology: Plants of Israel
Use this site to see photographs of common plants found in Israel.
Other
Children's Books About Jewish Religion and Culture
An excellent reference list of books about Jewish faith and culture. Includes an annotated bibliography and lists of books concerning issues such as Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, Hanukkah, Passover, the Jewish holidays, and the Holocaust.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: The Tech: Clinton Assures Rabin on u.s. Role
Article from The Washington Post describing possible Congressional opposition to Clinton's plans for a peacekeeping force. (November 22, 1994)
Ducksters
Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Gaza Strip
On this site, the history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population of Gaza Strip are discussed.
Ducksters
Ducksters: The Cold War for Kids: Yom Kippur War
Kids learn the history of the Yom Kippur War when Egypt and Syria attacked Israel. Israel fought back.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Quiz: Yom Kippur War for Kids
History Questions: Yom Kippur War Quiz, Test, and WebQuest
eLanguage
E Language: Hebrew Culture
A short, illustrated introduction to Israel that tells of its language, history, and landscape.
University of Pennsylvania
Heia People: Pinchas Zuckerman
This brief note on Pinchas Zuckerman provides a general overview of his musical career as well as the awards he has won.
Other
Chronology of Palestinian History: 1948
The 1948 section from the Palestine Remembered lists events, almost daily at times, when the Jewish army (Haganah) conflicted with the ALA (Arab Liberation Army) after the partition of Palestine.
Other
Scientists Say Star Collision Caused Dinosaur Extinction
"Israeli scientists have a new theory on why the dinosaurs became extinct: cosmic radiation that bombarded the Earth following the collision of two neutron stars." This article discusses the details of the theory.
Curated OER
Mahmoud Abbas Is One of the Few Surviving Founder Members of Fatah
As one might imagine, Mahmoud Abbas is a controversial figure. Here are some notes on his background with the PLO, his work with the Oslo peace process, and some of his philosophy on the Palestinian-Israeli situation. Dated 1/10/05.
Curated OER
Mahmoud Abbas
As one might imagine, Mahmoud Abbas is a controversial figure. Here are some notes on his background with the PLO, his work with the Oslo peace process, and some of his philosophy on the Palestinian-Israeli situation. Dated 1/10/05.
Curated OER
Ilan Ramon
The BBC explores the Israel's reaction to the Space Shuttle Columbia tragedy and the death of Israeli astronaut Ilan Ramon.
Curated OER
Map of Israel and Palestinian Territories
The BBC provides a general overview of the country of Israel and Palestinian Territories. Content includes a focus on Israeli and Palestinian recent history, leaders and media. There are also video and audio clips of recent events.
Curated OER
Shimon Peres
The BBC provides a general overview of the country of Israel and Palestinian Territories. Content includes a focus on Israeli and Palestinian recent history, leaders and media. There are also video and audio clips of recent events.
Curated OER
Plo Chief Mahmoud Abbas
The BBC provides a general overview of the country of Israel and Palestinian Territories. Content includes a focus on Israeli and Palestinian recent history, leaders and media. There are also video and audio clips of recent events.
Curated OER
Palestinian Press Logos
The BBC provides a general overview of the country of Israel and Palestinian Territories. Content includes a focus on Israeli and Palestinian recent history, leaders and media. There are also video and audio clips of recent events.
Curated OER
Association of Religion Data Archives: National Profiles: Palestine
Learn about religion in the Israeli Occupied Territories (Palestine), in this Association of Religion Data Archives country profile; includes general facts, history, and religious data.
Other
Intro to Jewish Science Fiction
Small but interesting site that focuses on Jewish science fiction, a small genre but one that exists. Lists various authors and books from this genre.