JEWISH:

*Movements and Synagogues *Laws and Ritual *Calendar and Holidays *Communities

Frequently Asked Questions about Judaism: from Soc.Culture.Jewish
Judaism and Jewish Resources WWW site: a huge resource
Jewish Resource Page
Jewish History Timeline
Shamash Home Page: a vast resource, and home to many Jewish listservs, includes information on Tanach | Israel | Places | Holocaust | Computers | Judaica | Social Action | Jewish Resources on the Internet | Kosher Restaurant Database | Frequently Asked Questions about Judaism
Jewhoo!: "a parody in the strictest sense of the word. However, unlike other parodies which exist on the 'Net, we wanted to create one which would serve a purpose...we have begun to compile a categorized list of all those individuals of Jewish persuasion who, through hard work and personal achievement, have contributed a little bit of themselves to mankind."
Yahoo's Judiasm Site is chock-full of sites to choose from
JewishNet
The Jewish Ring: a unique way of linking a variety of Jewish sites around the world; see the List of Sites in the Jewish Ring here
The Nahum Goldman Museum of the Jewish Diaspora (Beth Hatefutsoth) is devoted to documenting the Jewish experience in exile
Tikkun Magazine: a magazine of liberal Jewish thought, edited by Michael Lerner
Jewish feminist web page
BRIDGES, A Journal for Jewish Feminists and Our Friends: "What will you find at our web site? Information about our in-print journal, electronic discussion list, International Jewish Feminist happenings, and links to other sites. There is a reprint of our most recently published community bulletin board (you can contribute to our next one); information about the in-print journal including submission guidelines, upcoming special issues, table of contents of all our past issues, notes from and photos of our editors, subscriptions forms, and more; searching capability for the archives of the Bridges electronic mailing list; links to be placed shortly to help you find other sites of interest to jewish feminists; original graphics from our journal; and more to come in the future. You can, of course, sign our guest book and tell us what you think of our site, our magazine, or our mailing list."

MOVEMENTS AND SYNAGOGUES:

Fascinating article about "Who are the Authetic Jews?" from Reform Judaism's magazine
Chabad Lubavitch: Essays on Torah, Jewish art, music, and mysticism and more can be found at this extensive site
The Association of Reform Zionists of America (ARZA), the voice of the Reform Movement
Learn more about The Reconstructionist Movement, one of the newest branches of Judaism
Israeli Atheists Society: founded "to promote atheism and secular humanism in Israel... We believe that in this crucial time in our nation's history, the Orthodox power constitutes a clear and present danger to democracy, humanism, freedom and human rights in Israel."
Cyberprayer: Synagogues Online
World Synagogue Directory

LAWS AND RITUALS:

The Torah: the basis of Jewish law (halakhah)
The Sea of Halacha
Torah Fax in Cyberspace: discusses the week's Torah portion and provides information about holiday customs and practices
Judaism 101
City Dweller's Mitzvah Guide: those of the 613 commandments which apply to urban Jews outside Israel
Judaism Guide for Jews and Non-Jews
Mitzva Mania: all 613 commandments
INTRODUCTION TO JUDAISM HOME PAGE: contains a number of interesting files, including:
- Jewish Law: "examining halacha, Jewish issues and secular law"
- WebShas: guides people to the places in the Talmud which discuss issues in which they are interested.
- Glossary of Terms Related to Judaism
- The 613 Commandments
- Judaism 101: Kashrut: Jewish Dietary Laws
- Kaddish: the prayer for the dead
- Religious Subdivisions of Judaism
- Time-Line for the History of Judaism
Put a Note in the Wall: a Jewish custom; your note will be printed out in Jerusalem and placed in the crevices of the Western Wall
The Learner's Minyan: an introductory guide to Jewish ritual
The Archives of Questions & Answers at The Learner's Minyan
The Synagogue Survival Kit: "In an effort to counter the confusion and isolation often experienced by a novice synagogue-goer, as well as by many who regularly attend synagogue, The Synagogue Survival Kit offers introductions and instructions for all aspects of the synagogue experience. Always mindful of the sophisticated adult reader with little or no Jewish background, Jordan Wagner clearly and comprehensively explains, in a non-dogmatic way, the practices, vocabulary, objects, and attitudes that one can expect to find in any synagogue... The book begins with the most basic aspects of feeling comfortable in synagogue, such as how to dress, when to stand and when to sit, and handling a prayerbook. It goes on to discuss some material elements of Jewish worship, such as wearing a head covering during prayer, the organization of the sanctuary, and the significance of ritual objects like the mezzuzah and the Torah ark. Hebrew and Yiddish vocabulary is also provided, including both meaning and pronounciation, so the reader can be confident using the terms appropriately. The focus then turns to the prayer service, including an in-depth exploration of the major Jewish prayers to help the beginner take part, rather than just "follow along". An appendix of page numbering in the most popular prayerbooks for Friday night and Saturday morning services also helps worshippers to navigate the service."
free on-line transliterated Siddur: "color coding to indicate what is usually said silently, what is sung by the cantor, and what is sung aloud by the congregation. Audio files are being added so that visitors can hear correct pronunciation, learn popular congregational tunes, and even master correct nusach for leading services"
Reform Siddur
Conversion to Judaism Resource Center: "provides information and advice to people who are considering converting to Judaism and to those who have converted."
Ask the Rabbi: in cooperation with Virtual Jerusalem..."Have you ever woken up in a cold sweat and wondered "Why isn't Moses mentioned in the Hagadah?"...Our staff of rabbis & educators will research and answer your questions - from he simplest to the most complex. Feel free to ask, argue and discuss our answer."

CALENDAR AND HOLIDAYS:

The Hebrew Calendar and Jewish holidays
The Jewish Calendar: questions and answers
Jewish/Civil Perpetual Calendar
Hebcal Interactive Jewish Calendar: generates a list of Jewish holidays and candle lighting times customized to your zip code, city, or latitude/longitude.
Calendar of Jewish Holidays
Hebrew Calendar Science and Myths: the rules and some interesting results of Hebrew calendar arithmetic.
Special Days
What is today's Hebrew Date? Is it a holiday?: This site is sponsored by The Jewish Post of New Yorkwhich is believed to be the first online Jewish newspaper.
The Jewish New Year: Rosh Hashana: customs, links
"And the sin of": A post modern version of Al-Chet
Xappy Xanuka: how is the darn thing spelled??!
Adam Sandler's Hannukah Song: very funny; hear it here
Hannukah Around the World
Interactive Internet Haggadah
A Growing Haggadah
Miriam's Cup: a new ritual for the Passover seder. Its purpose is to honor the role of Miriam the Prophetess in the Exodus and to highlight the contributions of women to Jewish culture, past and present....including: history of Jewish feminist rituals in the Passover seder; Biographies of notable Jewish women; suggestions for new seder music; references
M A D L I B S H A G G A D A H
Uncle Eli's Passover Haggadah: a rhyming Haggadah in the style of Dr Seuss!
Silly Seder Songs
Reggae Passover: Passover music from the Jewish and African Diasporas
Mimouna: the festivities of Moroccan Jewry that immediately follow the Passover holiday. "The Mimouna is a celebration of liberty, of community values, friendship, togetherness, and an extraordinary show of hospitality. Jews open their doors and set a festive table for their neighbors, friends and family in a festival of joy, a display of distinctive foods and dress and an intriguing array of customs and symbols."
All About Shavuot
The Ultimate Shabbat Site: geared for religious Jew, in that it includes sections on Shabbat Laws, songs, recipes and candle-lighting times, not only in Israel but worldwide; answers the questions: * Can you wear Velcro on Shabbat? * Can you play Monopoly on Shabbat? (or Scrabble?) * Are men permitted to lite Sabbath candles?
IDF Memorial Day

COMMUNITIES:

Jewish life in 120 countries around the World
Sephardi Connection
Find out how the Ethiopians are fitting into Israeli society
ETHIOPIAN JEWRY
Sephardi-Moroccan Jewish Page
The Abayudaya Jews of Uganda: "Nestled within the rolling hills and valleys of Eastern Uganda lives a community of 500 black Ugandans who practice Judaism, observing Jewish holidays, singing Hebrew songs , dining under the Laws of Kashrut, and keeping the Shabbat holy, as they have for generations. Guided almost exclusively by the Torah, the Abayudaya daven in their synagogues, usually made from mud huts, in four different villages outside a town called Mbale. This page stands as a testament to their ability to withstand total isolation -- and anti-Semitism -- in a Ugandan village to celebrate the tenets of Jewish faith. Below are some of the beautiful sights and sounds of the Abayudaya, as well as information about assisting them and even visiting..." Here you may also order Abayudaya kippot and hear their music (Ugandan tunes with Hebrew lyrics). The four goals of the community are: * Complete a brick and mortar synagogue to replace the deteriorating Moses Synagogue * Get a Torah (achieved) * Receive a rabbi * Become less isolated (Abayudaya Congregation, P.O. Box 225, Mbale, Uganda)
The Jews of China
Rules to Follow for Kosher Eating : "Contrary to what many people believe, kosher food is not food that has been blessed by a rabbi and made okay to eat. Food is considered to be kosher if it has been selected and prepared in accordance with Jewish kashrut, or kosher, law."
Did the Lost Tribes of Israel land in Japan? A fasinating site which explores the connection between ancient Israelite customs and Japanese ones; from the site: "As I study the Bible, I began to realize that many traditional customs and ceremonies in Japan are very similar to the ones of ancient Israel, and I started to think that perhaps these rituals came from the religion and customs of the Jews and the Ten Lost Tribes of Israel who may have come to ancient Japan. The following articles are concerning these Japanese traditions which I think originated from the ancient Israelites."
Jews & Ireland
European Council of Jewish Communities: contains a page of links to member organizations all over Europe, including: > EUROPE * European Association of Jewish Studies * European Council of JewishCommunities * European Centre for Jewish Leadership - Le'atid Europe * European Union of Jewish Students > AUSTRIA * Chabad of Austria * Austrian Jewish Museum > BELARUS * Events in the Former Soviet Union > BELGIUM * Ecole Ganenou, Brussels * Jewish Museum of Belgium * Mechelen Museum of Deportation and The Resistance * Union of Jewish Students in Belgium > BOSNIA-HERCEGOVINA * Jewish Community of Bosnia - Hercegovina Sarajevo > BULGARIA * e-mail ShalomOrganisation of Jews in Bulgaria * Union of Jewish Students &Youth in Bulgaria > CROATIA * Jewish Community of Zagreb > CZECHREPUBLIC * A Tour of Jewish Prague * e-mail Federationof Jewish Communities in the Czech Republic * Jewish Museum of Prague > DENMARK * Among Danish Jews: A Photographic Portrait * Chabad of Denmark [Image] * Keren Hayesod, Denmark > ESTONIA * Jews in Estonia > FINLAND * Jewish Community of Helsinki > FRANCE * Alliance Israelite Universelle * Association des Juifs des Grandes Ecoles * Beth Loubavitch, Paris * Centre Fleg, Marseille * Chabad Lubavitch - France * Communaut� On-Line * Conseil Representatif des Institutions Juives de France * Consistoire Central de France * Douillet - Jewish Online Magazine for the French Community * Fonds Social Juif Unifi� * French Union of Jewish Students * L'arche - French Jewish Monthly * ORT France * Radio J - Paris * Radio Shalom Dijon * Tribune Juive > GERMANY * Beth-Shalom, Liberale J�dische Gemeinde M�nchen * Central Archivesfor Research on the History of Jews in Germany * Embassy of Israel, Bonn * haGALIL - "What's new in Munich?" * Judentums - a sign from Germany * JuWel - Juedische Welt auf dem Internet * List of Jewish Communities in Germany * Lubavitch - Germany * Moses Mendelssohn Centre for European Jewish Studies * MUNINET- A German Jewish Network > GREECE * e-mail Central Board of Jewish Communities in Greece > HUNGARY * Balint Jewish Community Centre * Budapest Main Synagogue * Chabad-Lubavitch of Hungary * Magyar Zsido Ottlap - Hungarian Judaism > IRELAND * Embassy of Israel, Dublin > ITALY * Casale Monferrato Synagogue * e-mail Jewish Community of Florence * Lubavitch - Italy * Mamash (Italian Jewish Publishing House) * Pitigliano (Toscana): The story of the Jewish Community * Yuval Italia- Centre for the study of Jewish Music [Image] > LITHUANIA * e-mail Jewish Community of Lithuania > MACEDONIA * e-mail Jewish Community of Macedonia > MALTA * Jewish Community of Malta > MOLDOVA * Virtual Kishinev [Image] * Jewish Community of Kishinev > NETHERLANDS * Chaverim of North Holland * Centre for Research on Dutch Jewry * Dutch Liberal Jewish Homepage * Dutch ORT * Dutch Union of Jewish Students * Embassy of Israel, The Hague * International Yiddish Festival, Amsterdam * MOOS! Forum forJewish Youth * Netherlands Society for Jewish Genealogy * NIKnet - Nederlands IsraelietischKerkgenootschap * Nieuw Israelietisch Weekblad- Dutch Jewish Weekly * Sjalhomo > POLAND * Debica, Poland * Imagesof Polish Synagogues * Jewish life in Cracow * Jews in Poland > ROMANIA * Jewish Roots in Romania > RUSSIA * Chabad-Lubavitch of Russia and Eastern Europe * Di Yidishe Gas Russian/Yiddish journal * Institute for Jewish Studies in the CIS * JDC Former Soviet Union Department * Jewish Heritage Society,Moscow * Jewish Russia (Russian JewishCongress & Int'l Jewish Gazette) * Jewish Youth & Student Club, Moscow * Moscow Hillel [Image] * ORT Moscow * ORT St Petersburg > SLOVAKIA * Anti-semitismin Slovakia * Jewish Communties of Slovakia * Jewish Youth in Slovakia > SWEDEN * Synagogues in Slovakia * Hatikvah Stockholm - Swedish Jewish Information * Kosher Wines in Sweden (Swedish) > SWITZERLAND * BBYO - Lausanne * Bne-Akiva Zurich * Chabad-Lubavitch of Switzerland * Die Juedische Welt - Ahawat Torah Association * Haschomer Hazair * ICZ - Zurich Jewish Community * Judische Rundshau * Keren Hajessod,Schweiz * Union of Jewish Students, Geneva * Union of Jewish Students, Lausanne > TURKEY * The History of Turkish Jews > UKRAINE * e-mail Associationof Jewish Organisations & Communities of Ukraine * Jewish Community in Ukraine * e-mail Jewish Community of Kiev * e-mail Jewish Council of Ukraine * Center of Jewish Education in Ukraine [Image] * Jewish Foundation of Ukraine * Ohr Somayach of Odessa * Vinnitsa Region Jewish Community * All Ukranian Jewish Congress > UNITED KINGDOM * The Anglo-Israel Association * Board of Deputies of British Jews [Image] * BRIJnet - The British Jewish Network * British ORT * Centre for Jewish Studies,University of Leeds * Chabad of South Manchester * Edgware Sephardi Minyan * Embassy of Israel, London * Glasgow Jewish Continuity * Glasgow Jewish Representative Council * Israel Information Office,Glasgow * Jewish Museum, London * Kashrut Division, London BethDin * Oxford Centrefor Hebrew and Jewish Studies * Oxford Institute for Yiddish Studies [Image] * Reading Hebrew Congregation * UK Jewish e-mail directory * UK SmallJewish Communities
Click here for information about Jewish life and sites in Eastern Europe (Czech Republic, Poland, Hungary)
What's a Jew to do in Seattle? Check out the Seattle Jewish Federation
Hillel WEB-link: Jewish university organization at the University of Washington in Seattle
The Seattle Kollel: "a learning community made up of rabbis who study and teach classes in Torah for the general Jewish community. We provide classes, seminars, small group and one on one learning opportunities for Jews all over metropolitan Seattle and the Pacific Northwest including Bellingham, Olympia, Yakima, Vancouver, Eugene and Portland. From the Jewish alphabet to advanced Talmud, from basic tenets of Jewish belief to the Torah portion of the week and Jewish mysticism... We also have a free Torah Tape Lending Library, with over 300 titles."
JEWISH AMERICAN NEWSPAPERS: links to online versions of newspapers all across the States.

HOLOCAUST:

Yad Vashem is the Jewish nation's memorial to the Holocaust (1933-1945), to its victims and its heroes, including the Righteous Gentiles, among them Oskar Schindler; the American counterpart is the new (1993) United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
Jewish Holocaust Web Sites
Holocaust links
Cybrary of the Holocaust
The Simon Wiesenthal Center
Lost Art Internet Database: The Lost Art Internet Database is a project of both, the Federal Government of Germany and its Federal States ("L�nder"). It registers cultural goods which were transported or stolen because of persecution, especially of Jewish citizens, as a result of World War II or as a result of National Socialism.
YOM HA-SHOAH
Holocaust links: "from Anne Frank to the Ghetto Fighter's House, here is an annotated collection of the best resources about the Holocaust online"
We Must Remember
International Association of Lesbian and Gay Children of Holocaust Survivors

MISCELLANEA:

The Yiddishkeit Code: akin to the Geek Code and others like it, it's a way to convey a lot of information in very little space; also here
Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary Search Form (also available in HTML ) - an immense catalog of over 2,500 names (and their meanings) from the Bible. (Yes, I know not all the names here are Hebrew, but the link fits better here than anywhere else.) The first link here gives you contextual information about the individuals who bore these names; if this one is down, you can always search the Bible Gateway.
Repertoire des Prenoms Juif - over 1200 Biblical and Israeli names, along with their meanings and significance in French. From the Grand Rabbinate of Que�be
Call Me Adiella - a lengthy article by Dina Shiloh for the Jerusalem Post on naming trends in Israel and amongst Jews in general over the years
Jewish Given Names - a slide show based on a lecture given by Warren Blatt at a seminar on Jewish Genealogy. Naming traditions, transitions, and translations are illustrated, and a number of examples are included.
Hebrew Names - a list of Hebrew names gathered from a variety of baby name books by Aaron Wigley.
Hebrew Names - names collected from baby name books for John Kasab's Ars Magica site
Mishmash: What's in a Jewish Name? - an article from the Jewish Community News on the process of selecting an appropriate name for a Jewish baby. It includes a brief list of popular Hebrew names from the 1980s.
Jewish Naming Practices in Angevin England - an article by Eleazar ha-Levi that discusses the naming conventions adopted by the Jews of Medieval England (c.1070 - 1290). A fair number of Jewish names of the era are listed at the bottom.
How to Be an Extremely Reform Jew: "One of the fastest growing religious denominations, Extremely Reform Judaism has also long been one of the most misunderstood -- ever since the ancient forefathers first lifted their eyes to God to ask the eternal question, "Why can't we have a Christmas tree?""... includes: The Ten Suggestions * The Yo-Yo Diet Guide to Jewish Feasts and Fasts * The Scratch & Sniff Passover Haggadah * Synagogue Survival Tips * How to Make Your Own Yarmulke (illustrated!) * etc.
JewishFilm.com: "Notable films and videos of Jewish interest. Our focus is to entertain and aid in film festival programming."
He'brew: "Jews, Beer, Tradition?!!? Gourmet Kosher Microbrew With Chutzpah!! A Beer Even Your Mother Will Love... Why is this beer different from all other beers? HEBREW is a celebration beer meant to accompany the rites and rituals of life, both sacred and secular. Our first creation under the HEBREW brand is Genesis Ale, a rich, crisp, and delicious light brown ale...the first world class microbrew to be certified under the highest standards of the Orthodox kosher community by Kosher Supervision of America...A smidgen of Middle East, a dash of American West, with no gefilte fish (or preservatives) added... Pints of HEBREW have flowed freely at fundraisers for Bay Area synagogues, Jewish community centers, a women's educational organization and local environmental groups."
Why Jews & Single Malt Scotch
List of Jokes!
Top Ten Jewish Lists
Do You Know Your Jewish IQ ?
The Israeli Society for Science Fiction and Fantasy
Jews in Comics
Hidden Shakespeare by David Basch
Jewish Singles LoveLink: Dating service
A World of Jewish Singles
SportsJews
International Jewish Sports Hall Of Fame
Jewish Content crosswords
Judaic Cards
Jewish clip art:
- Highland Graphics - Jewish Clip Art
- Jewish Clip Art
If you doubt that Chinese food is Jewish, think about any other restaurant that filled to the gill with Jews on Christmas day!!
Israeli Chinese Restaurants
Dinner Site Israel: restaurant listings for Israel
Culinaris: restaurant listings for Israel
Jewish-Food Recipe Archives
Zionist posters: "A special poster exhibit, marking 100 years of modern Zionism, has been produced to assist communities and institutions in their celebrations of this centenary year. The posters were originally produced between the years 1925 and 1951 and are part of the collection of the Zionist Archives in Jerusalem. Most of them are in Hebrew with some French, German and Yiddish. They exemplify the work of the Keren Kayemeth (Jewish National Fund), the Keren Hayesod, the Aliyah Department, and other institutions of the entire Zionist Movement."
Kibbutzim of Israel as listed in Yahoo
Association of Americans & Canadians in Israel
Jewish Defense League (JDL) Official Home Page: "raq kach" -- scary!
DAVKA: Jewish software galore
JewishGen: "The home of Jewish Genealogy"; databases online as well as their own e-mail list

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