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Pharisees & Saducees
Primary sources place the Pharisees and Sadducees in context of their time.
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Torah Tots: Shavout
Defines Shavuot and applies it to modern day. Also lists the Ten Commandments (in English and Hebrew). Discusses customs of the holiday.
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Jewish Path: Notes on Counting the Omer
Many questions and answers about the Omer. Describes such things as when Jews should begin counting the Omer and what to do if the counting is skipped one night.
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Gregorian Chants
Learn the history of the Gregorian Chant as it originated from Egyption monks.
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West Ark Church of Christ: A Study of Galatians
An outlined overview of Galatians that focuses on the main points of the book. It provides a good introduction, then you can click on the specific chapters to read a more detailed commentary on the book.
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Aish.com: What Is a Rabbi?
Aish.com answers the title question, describes how a rabbi differs from clergymen in other religions, and briefly describes how a Jewish person becomes a rabbi.
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Chaver: The Mishnah
This research site from Chaver.com describes the Mishnah in-depth: "The Art of Writing the Oral Tradition," "The Decalog as Wisdom Literature," and "Woven Texts: Literary Form in Ancient Hebrew Legal Codes."
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Torah Tots
What's the story behind Pesach/Passover? Use this informative site to learn more about the traditions behind this Jewish religious holiday.
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Holiday Fun and Games: Shavuot
What is Shavuot? This site features background information, coloring pages, games and more.
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Martin Buber Homepage: Religious Thought of Martin Buber
This resource provides information about Martin Buber, his philosophy and thought on religion.
PBS
Pbs Frontline: The Jewish Diaspora
Defines the Jewish Diaspora and provides a map indicating its locations.
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Torah.org: Classes on Jewish Holidays: Pesach
Read a brief description of Pesach, or Passover, and see a picture of a Seder plate.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Lois Lowry
Explore the world of the author Lois Lowry when you visit this informative site. Web English Teacher provides links for lesson plans and activities involving this author's work.
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The Purim Section
This page provides links to a variety of topics involving Purim. Includes the "mitzvot of Purim" and a description of why Jews wear masks on the holiday.
Jewish Federations of North America
Jewish Federations of North America: Shabbat at Home
Learn how people in the Jewish community observe in their homes the special day of rest known as Shabbat and what its unique traditions are.
Jewish Federations of North America
Jewish Federations of North America: About Bar/bat Mitzvah
Learn comprehensive details about the history and religious significance behind the Jewish ceremony known as the 'bar/bat mitzvah.' This ceremony marks a Jewish child's coming of age or maturity.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Equal Status of Jewish Americans
This 3-page article provides a general overview of George Washington recognizing the equal status of Jewish Americans in 1790.
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Jewish News Weekly: Evil Eye and Other Superstitions
This resource provides information about Jewish traditions and customs.
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The Jewish Atlanta Times
The Atlanta Jewish Times provides news and information about Jewish affairs with emphasis on the Atlanta metropolitan area.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Jewish Americans
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Jewish Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
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Teaching About Religion: Worldview Sampler
You can "compare" nine worldviews between such religions as Buddhism, Hinduism and other major world religions. You can also examine elements of a particular worldview of interest.
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: The First American Bat Mitzvah
Enlightening story of the first Bat Mitzvah to take place in America in 1922.
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: Karaites
This site from the Jewish Virtual Library describes the beliefs of the Karaites. Also compares them to the Rabbanites.
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: Mezuzah
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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