PBS
Pbs Frontline: The Mystery and Meaning of the Dead Sea Scrolls
A great introduction to the scrolls, how found, their importance to Judaism and Christianity, and the historical circumstances surrounding their origins (who wrote them, etc.).
Other
Anit Semitism in Spain
A lengthy article on St. Vicente Ferrer (1350-1419 CE) who launched the campaign against Judaism in Spain and which led to the pogroms of 1391.
PBS
Pbs Frontline: Letters of Pliny the Younger & Emperor Trajan
The actual letters written between Pliny and the Emperor about the issue of early Christianity. It was the first time the Romans recognized the religion as separate from Judaism.
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: Essenes and the Dead Sea Scrolls
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.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Origin Story: Judeo Christian
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.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Jews of Yemen
Jews have lived in Yemen, a large and rugged country in the southwest part of the Arabian Peninsula, for at least 1,500 years. They identify themselves and are identified by others, as part of the widespread Jewish people. They...
Mechon Mamre
Mechon Mamre: Shemini Atzeret and Simkhat Torah
Discusses Shemini Atzeret and its relation to Sukkot and Simkhat Torah. Also discuses the Torah in relation to the holiday. Provides lists of dates on which Shemini Atzeret falls.
University of Calgary
University of Calgary: Gemara (Talmud)
Learn all about Gemara and the relation it has with the Talmud.
Virtual Museum of Canada
Virtual Museum of Canada: Community Stories: Keeping the Faith: Judaica From the Aron Museum
The Aron Museum is a museum of Jewish ceremonial objects. The collection is on display here along with descriptions of Jewish holidays and traditions and how the objects are used.
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Capaella University: Global Map of World Religions
Interactive world map depicting the areas of the world where specific religions are practiced. Clicking on a religion causes the map to show how the religion has spread from its beginning as well as a brief synopsis of the religion and...
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R Eonline: Homepage
Website geared toward religious education in England. Contains teacher and student resources for various religions broken down by key stages as well as news about religious education.
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Women of Valor: Henrietta Szold
Comprehensive source of information about the life of Henrietta Szold (1860-1945 CE), founder of the Zionist women's organization of Hadassah and dedicated supporter of Palestine. She was an activist who was a model for Jewish women...
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Cross Currents: Abraham Joshua Heschel
This fond description of Heschel was written by one of his students. The article highlights Heschel's fight against racism and the Vietnam War.
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Intro to the Ancient Essenes & the Modern Essene Church
Discusses sources on the Essenes (Philo and Josephus). Also discusses Enoch, founder of the Essenes, the Essenes relationship to Christianity, and their beliefs.
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Torah Tots: Holidays Rosh Hashana
Focuses on the holiday as the Jewish New Year. Discusses the Ten Days of Repentance, treatment of work on the holiday, the shofar, and customs.
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Torah Tots: Yom Kippur
Great site! Discusses kapporot, food, and prayer. Also discusses Yom Kippur as Shabbat. Detailed description of the service and clothing.
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Torah Tots: Sukkot
Defines sukkot and discusses the treatment of work on the holiday. Describes a sukkah in detail. Discusses the Four Species and other rituals.
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The Book of Galatians
An introduction to Galatians in an outline form that is easy to read. A good place to begin research.
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Akhlah: The Jewish Children's Learning Network
An important resource that provides access to Jewish prayers, stories and rituals Akhlah is specifically designed for the youngest child while maintaining accuracy about the subject matter.
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Yourpage.org
"Yourpage.org is a Jewish educational website created to bring fun to Jewish learning." Includes stories, games, and activities suitable for elementary and middle school children. Also provides a guide for teachers and a section for...
Other
R Eonline: People of Faith
Website providing an overview of six main faiths of England. Includes videos made by students discussing each religion as well as an option to email questions to people from each faith.
Other
Aish.com: Counting the Omer With Aish
Provides links to four articles dealing with the counting of the Omer and Lag B'Omer.
Other
American Jewish Archives: Illuminating the American Jewish Experience
Peruse a comprehensive online exhibit offered by the American Jewish Archives which tell the story of the American Jewish community. View primary source documents and photographs of those pioneers who forged the way.
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Yom Kippur
Defines Yom Kippur and discusses when it is observed. Discusses Kol Nidrei, Yizkor, and Neilah. Also provides a link to actual prayers.
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