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Links to Learning Resources
Links to Jewish Holiday Resources:
| Akhalah: The Jewish Learning Network |
Akhalah: The Jewish Learning Network
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An explanation of all of the Jewish holidays throughout the year. |
| Chinuch.org |
Chinuch.org |
A helpful website for Jewish teachers. Look under Yamim Noraim for High Holiday materials. It contains printable materials, clip art, and more. (note: you need to register to access downloads (free) and you have to have Adobe Reader on your computer.) |
Chabad.Org Kids Jewish Holidays |
Chabad.Org Kids
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Explanations, observances, study, guide and multimedia to all major and minor Jewish Holidays. |
| Torah Tots |
Torah Tots
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Specifically aimed at Jewish children. Includes holiday games, music, educational tools, and more |
Holidays on the Net |
Holidays on the Net
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A beautifully done collection of multimedia holiday celebrations. It offers a wealth of information about the holiday, including its history and holiday-related activities. |
| Jewish Virtual Library |
Jewish Virtual Library
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Jewish Virtual Library is an on-line "encycopedia" on subjects ranging from Jewish history, Israel, U.S.-Israel relations, the Holocaust, anti-Semitism and Judaism. |
Links to Other Online Learning Resources:
| Academic Jewish Studies Internet Directory |
Academic Jewish Studies Internet Directory |
Gateway to 428 high quality resources for the study of Judaism, including access to library catalogs and to databases like "RAMBI - Index of Articles in Jewish Studies". |
| Aish HaTorah |
Aish HaTorah |
One of the world's largest organizations dedicated to answering the vital question, "Why be Jewish?" Includes multimedia resources. |
| American Jewish Historical Society |
American Jewish Historical Society |
Resources for Jewish historical research – history, genealogy, photography |
| CAJE: Coalition for the Advancement of Jewish Education |
CAJE |
Online learning resources, information about conferences, networking resources and more. |
| Milingua – Hebrew for English Speakers |
Milingua |
Hebrew online learning – hear and learn Hebrew (some parts of the site are subscription-based). Get FREE email Hebrew word of the day or access free dictionary |
| My Jewish Learning.com |
MyJewishLearning.com |
Information on history and community, daily life and practice, holidays, lifecycle, texts, ideas and beliefs, culture. |
| National Museum of American Jewish History |
National Museum of American Jewish History |
Online exhibitions, educational resources and museum store as well as information about the Museum located in Philadelphia, PA. |
| NextBook Online |
NextBook |
Website features daily cultural news digest, original features, and annotated list of recommended books. Nextbook was established to be a gateway to Jewish literature, culture, and ideas for Jews and non-Jews alike. |
| Spertus Museum |
Spertus Museum |
Museum, college, ARTiFACT center (for children), library and gift shop |
| Survivors of the Shoah Visual History Foundation |
Survivors of the Shoah |
Steven Spielberg’s site with archives that include video testimonials and educational resources. |
| U.S. Holocaust Museum |
U S Holocaust Museum |
Information about the Holocaust and the museum. |
| Yad Vashem |
Yad Vashem |
The Holocaust Martyrs' and Heroes' Remembrance Authority |
Links to Organizations that provide learning resources:
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| Birthright Israel |
Birthright Israel
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Information and registration for gift of first-time, peer group, educational trips to Israel for Jewish young adults ages 18 – 26. |
| Hillel:The Foundation for Jewish Campus Life |
Hillel |
Information on student life, social justice, trips and opportunities |
| NFTY – North American Federation of Temple Youth |
NFTY |
NFTY is the Reform Jewish youth movement that is advised by a set of adult Jewish youth professionals.Link for Chicago Region is www.nfty.org/car |
| Olin Sang Ruby Union Institute |
OSRUI |
Summer camp and year-round programs in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin |
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