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American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: Abraham

For Students 9th - 10th
This Jewish Virtual Library site shares a simple and easy to follow history and biography of Abraham.
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Primary
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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Handout
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: The Line of June 4, 1967

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the history of the demarcation lines between Israel and Syria--lines which in part caused the June War.
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Graphic
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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Graphic
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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Primary
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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Other

Unc: Basic Facts Regarding the Dead Sea Scrolls

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains a list of 12 interesting facts regarding the Dead Sea Scolls.
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Article
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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Other

World Council of Churches

For Students 9th - 10th
The World Council of Churches is a fellowship of 337 churches in more than 120 countries from a variety of Christian traditions. This resource includes ecumenical links, news and resources links, and information on WCC's mission and...
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CommonLit

Common Lit: The Ten Commandments

For Students 7th - 8th
A learning module that begins with "The Ten Commandments," accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through free teacher and student...
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Article
Jewish Federations of North America

Jewish Federations of North America: The Mezuzah: So Why Isn't It Straight?

For Students 9th - 10th
Why do Jewish people hang a 'mezuzah' at an angle to the doorpost of their homes? Learn all about this important Jewish object and its traditions.
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Other

Al Islam: Slavery in Ancient Times

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource gives a history of slavery from pre-Islamic Times and its continuation under Islam.
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Handout
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: Drancy Concentration Camp

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes what the Drancy concentration/death camp in France was like during WWII.
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Other

Rmc Research Corporation: Kristallnacht

For Teachers 6th - 8th
This is a reading comprehension lesson plan featuring Kristallnact "Night of the Broken Glass." Middle school students will have an opportunity to learn through this interdisciplinary activity.
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Handout
Seymour Brody

Jewish Heroes in America

For Students 9th - 10th
Great biography which focuses not only on Szold's influential roles but her childhood and early adulthood.
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Handout
Seymour Brody

Florida Atlantic University: Jewish Heroes in America

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides biographical background on Rabbi Stephen Wise.
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Lesson Plan
University of Texas at Austin

University of Texas: History of the Jews of Turkey [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A document-based question unit for world history regarding the history of the Jewish people of Turkey.
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Article
Other

Torah.org: Sefiras Ha Omer What's an Omer

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides detailed historical background about the omer.
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Lesson Plan
Louisiana Department of Education

Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: Grade 6 Social Studies: Spread of World Religions

For Teachers 6th - 7th
This instructional task asks young scholars to explain the impact that religion had on cultural diffusion in the Eastern Hemisphere. It contains a set of authentic source documents. Students engage with the sources to build their...
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Other

Haftorah: Hachodesh

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the haftorah of Hachodesh which deals with redemption. Discusses how the Jewish month of Nissan marks the Jews' "redemption from Egyptian bondage."
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Curated OER

Etc: Clip Art Etc: Wailing Place of the Jews at Jerusalem

For Students 9th - 10th
In Judaism, the Western Wall is venerated as the sole remnant of the Holy Temple. It has become a place of pilgrimage for Jews, as it is the closest permitted accessible site to the holiest spot in Judaism, namely the Even ha-shetiya or...
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Curated OER

Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Indiana: North Christian Church

For Students 9th - 10th
Completed in 1964, this was designed by Finnish architect Eero Saarinen. It has a hexagonal shape with an elevated hexagonal sanctuary in the center and pews surrounding the altar. From the roof rises a 192-foot (59 m) spire and cross,...

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