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Jnw: Women Carving New Place in Orthodox Judaism

For Students 9th - 10th
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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American Jewish Archives: Great Voices of Reform Judaism: Stephen M. Wise

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover the impact Dr. Wise had on the reform of Judaism and read about his views on topics such as zionism, antisemitism, and justice.
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Website
Other

Union for Reform Judaism: Jewish Holidays

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore and learn about the Jewish holidays and their traditions from the point of view of Reform Judaism. Includes a holiday calendar.
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Read Works

Read Works: Judaism Hanukkah

For Teachers 5th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the Jewish holiday Hanukkah. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works

Read Works: Judaism My Friend Rebecca

For Teachers 5th
[Free Registration/Login Required] A personal essay about a middle school girl's experience having a Jewish friend. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Union for Reform Judaism

Union for Reform Judaism: Ask Your Jewish Question

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about converting to Judaism.
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University of Chicago

University of Chicago Library: Teaching the Middle East: Exporter of Religion

For Students 9th - 10th
Learning module considers the significance of the Middle East as a center of religious origins and beliefs. Essays and illustrative materials follow the development of the religious traditions of the region, from the polytheistic animism...
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Minneapolis Institute of Arts

Minneapolis Institute of Arts: World Religions in Art

For Students 9th - 10th
At World Religions in Art, the world's major religions--Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, and Judaism--serve as lenses through which artistic production is examined in terms of its subject matter, sources of inspiration, meaning,...
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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

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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Uri Kids: Judaism

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Scroll your mouse over the page to find out what the pictures symbolize. Click Celebrations, Sacred Spaces, Basic Beliefs, and/or Resources to learn about the Jewish religion.
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Article
Judaism 101

Judaism 101: The Counting of the Omer

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides historical background. Also explains why it is that Jews count the Omer. Provides the dates of Lag B'Omer.
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Article
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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Article
University of Calgary

University of Calgary: Conservative Judaism

For Students 9th - 10th
Covers history of the development of the Conservative movement. Also discusses major beliefs of conservative Jews.
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Article
Judaism 101

Judaism 101: Moses, Aaron and Miriam

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent overview of Moses, Aaron, and Miriam from the book of Exodus from a Jewish perspective.
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Article
Judaism 101

Judaism 101: Torah

For Students 9th - 10th
Defines the Torah and lists its parts and organization.
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Other

New York Public Library: Exhibitions: Three Faiths: Judaism, Christianity, Islam

For Students 9th - 10th
Rare illuminiated manuscripts form the basis of an exhibition of the three Abrahamic faiths.
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Other

Mishpacha: Death and Mourning in Judaism

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the stages of mourning. Defines and describes the shiva.
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Open Course Ware: Jewish History From Biblical to Modern Times

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Outlining the history of Judaism, find a broad collection of resources to enhance lessons and discussions.
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Article
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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Article
University of Calgary

University of Calgary: Hellenism Revisited

For Students 9th - 10th
This University of Calgary site defines Hellenism. It also discusses Hellenism and its relationship with Judaism. Descriptions of Maccabees as Hellenists are included.
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Website
University of Calgary

University of Calgary: Moses Mendelssohn

For Students 9th - 10th
An essay written by Mendelssohn, who defines Judaism and discusses his feelings towards it.
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History Teacher

Historyteacher.net: Global Studies: Judaism & Early Jewish History Quiz

For Students 9th - 10th
Ten multiple choice question quiz is self scored and tests your comprehension of Judaism and early Jewish history.
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American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: Conversion

For Students 9th - 10th
This site explores the requirements for conversion to Judaism. Also discusses how different branches of Judaism view conversion. Touches on Israel's view of conversion.

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