Audiotapes & audio CDs
Books
CDs, DVDs, & videotapes
Education
Journals, newspapers and newsletters
Mailing lists and newsgroups
Organizations
People
Web sites
Audiotapes and audio CDs2Being a matmid (can't stop learning for a second), I listen to audio CDs in my car. This could be fiction or music as well, but it's a good way to while away your commute times.
613.org - audio (and video) shiurim.
Bircas Hatorah. Listen to today's classes.
Chabad-Lubavitch: Daily study. Scroll to bottom for links to "Real Audio".
HaSicha HaYomis. In Yiddish.
Israel Radio International. "Click hear to listen".
Jewish Audio and Video. Delivering Jewish education to the world using RealAudio technology.
Jewish mp3 audio tape downloads. Torah mp3s of Judaism - Free streaming.
Orthodox Union: Torah dimensions.
TES - Largest Distributor of Jewish Software, Hebrew Language and Bible Software.
Wein, B.
Basic Beliefs of Judaism - 3 Audio CD Series. What does it mean to be Jewish in practical terms? What do Jews believe and how do they function in the everyday world? What are the values of humanity that we espouse, teach and practice. This series enables the listener to formulate answers to these basic questions of faith and practice. It will enhance Jewish knowledge, commitment and pride, and provide thought-provoking insights into the mystery of eternal Jewish existence and self-pride.
Basic Books of Judaism - 4 CD Series. Judaism is a religion and culture of books. Beginning with the Bible, Jews revere books and produce books as no other people. Basic Books of Judaism by Rabbi Berel Wein traces the development of Jewish life over the ages, through a review of the basic books of Judaism. The history of each of these books is really the story of Jewish life and the story of the Jews- as well as to confirm the outside world's view of the Jews as "the people of the book."
Crash Course in Jewish History - 5 CD Series - Rabbi Berel Wein Crash Course in Jewish History 5,000 Years in 5 Hours. The Jewish story... extends from Abraham leaving Mesopotamia until the return of the Jewish people in our time to the Land of Israel. Rabbi Berel Wein's series of five lectures gives a sense of history to the Jewish story and to the events of all human civilization. The story of biblical Israel, the Babylonian Exile, The Second Temple, the long exile of the Jewish people, the Crusades, the Spanish expulsion, the Renaissance and Reformation, the Enlightenment and Modernism, Zionism, the emigration to North America and the Land of Israel, the Holocaust and the creation of the State of Israel - all are covered in this informative and educational five-hour series.
Yad Yechiel. Rabbi Yissocher Frand.
Yiddish Voice or alternate site. In Yiddish with some English. Scroll down to "Yiddish Voice internet audio service" and "Other interesting Internet audio sites".
BooksAbrams, J. Z. (August 1998). Judaism and disability: Portrayals in ancient texts from the Tanach through the Bavli. Washington, DC: Gallaudet Press. ISBN: 1563680688.
Books on contemporary Halacha and science.
Bridger, D. & Eban, A. (designer) (September 1976). The new Jewish encyclopedia. Behrman House, Inc. ISBN: 0874411203
Costello, E. & Lehman, L. (illustrator) (April 1986). Religious signing: The new comprehensive guide for all faiths. New York: Bantam Doubleday Dell Pub; ISBN: 0553342444
Gahn-Lipman, D.E. (December 1994). The book of Jewish knowledge: 613 basic facts about Judaism. Jason Aronson; ISBN: 1568211821
Gottlieb, L. (October 1976). The Jewish Deaf community. In S. Strassfeld and M. Strassfeld, eds. The Second Jewish Catalog. New York: Jewish Publishing Society of America. ISBN: 0827600844.
Green, I. (March 1997). Judaism on the Web. Hungry Minds, Inc
ISBN: 1558285156.
Gross, D. C. (March 1980). Dictionary of the Jewish religion. Sbs Pub; ISBN: 0899610021.
International bibliography of sign language - Deaf Jews.
Levin, M. (November 1996). The guide to the Jewish internet. San Francisco: No Starch Press. ISBN: 1886411166. CD-Rom included.
Magida, A. J. & Matlins, S. (Editors) (April 1999). How to be a perfect stranger: A guide to etiquette in other people's religious ceremonies, volume 1, 210-247. SkyLight Paths Publishing. ISBN: 1893361012.
More
books about Jewish women.
Namir, L., Sela, I. Rimor, M., and Schlesinger, I. in cooperation with the Association of the Deaf in Israel. 1979. Dictionary of Sign Language of the Deaf in Israel. Jerusalem: Ministry of Social Welfare.
Reading lists - Soc.culture.jewish newsgroups FAQ.
Romm, D. and Aronson, J. (June 1996). The Jewish guide to the Internet. Aronson, Inc. ISBN: 1568219148.
Ryan, D. F. & J. S. Schuchman (eds.) Deaf people in Hitler's Europe. The book includes the best research from the Deaf People in Hitler's Europe 1933-1945 Conference and additional important work by scholars from the U.S. Holocaust Museum. Divided into three parts - Racial Hygiene, The German Experience, and The Jewish Deaf Experience - this volume presents papers on such topics as the role of medical professionals in deciding who should be sterilized, forbidden to marry, or murdered; the expense of educating deaf students when they could not be soldiers or bear "healthy" children; and the plight of deaf Jews in Hungary.
Samuel, E. (November 1998). Your Jewish lexicon. New York: Union of American Hebrew Congregations. ISBN: 0807400610.
Savir, C. (Editor) (1992). Gateway to Israeli Sign Language. Tel Aviv: The Association of the Deaf in Israel. (13 Sd. Yad Labanim, Tel Aviv 61090)
Schein, J. D. & Waldman, L. J. (Editors) (January 1986). The Deaf Jew in the modern world. New York: Ktav Publishing. Co. ISBN: 0881250961.
Shuart, A. (1997). Signs in Judaism: A resource book for the Jewish Deaf community. New York: Bloch Publishing. Co. ISBN: 0819705055.
Telushkin, J. (1991). Jewish literacy: The most important things to know about the Jewish religion, its people, and its history. New York: William Morrow & Co. ISBN 0-688-08506-7.
Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America. (1992). Signs of Shabbos: Handbook for Jewish Deaf and Hard of Hearing celebrating Shabbos in Sign Language. Illustrated signs for the blessings on Shabbos candle lighting, Kiddush, ritual washing of hands, and bread. Write: "Our Way" - NCSY/ 333 Seventh Ave/ New York, NY 10001.
CDs, DVDs, & videotapes613.org.: Jewish America: video shiurim.
Bar-Tzur, D. (2004). Technical & specialized vocabulary ASL dictionary. Signs of Development. Over 15,000 entries. The dictionary is set up in major categories and further subdivided into categories making navigation as simple as point and click and each entry shows David as the sign model signing the term. There are approximately 500 entries for Jewish concepts. To order.
Deaf Missions. The Bible: American Sign Language Translation.
Fant, L. Bible characters. If you scroll down, you can see these videotapes listed separately.
David and Goliath. 20 minutes, sound, color, voice/sign narration, and in the DVD format.
Joseph Part 1 30 minutes, sound, color, voice/sign narration, and in DVD format.
Joseph Part 2 30 minutes, sound, color, voice/sign narration, and in DVD format.
Moses. 45 minutes, sound, color, voice/sign narration, and in the DVD format.
Noah's Ark. 20 Minutes, sound, color, voice/sign narration, and in the DVD format.
Ginsburgh, J. C. Singing and signing Hebrew blessings and songs.
Jewish Audio and Video. Delivering Jewish education to the world using RealAudio technology.
Jewish heritage and holidays in ASL was started to provide Jewish Deaf access to our religion and our heritage. JHAH was started in 1999, and in 2000 became a project of the Deborah Sisterhood of Etz Chaim Congregation. For the many thousands of Deaf Jews in the United States, there are very few educational resources. While trying to find appropriate materials for our local Jewish Deaf population, we realized that we were gong to have to create our own. We also realized that other communities and individual families were struggling to provide an education for their deaf members and children, and we felt that making our tapes available to them was providing a necessary service to the greater Jewish community.
JewishStore.com. Click on "videos".
RealVideo gallery. Chabad-Lubavitch.
Same same. Documentary on the Jewish Deaf Community (1986). Aavailable for $25. Send e-mail to mpetal@imagins.com or a
check for $25 to Marla Petal, 855 Castleway Court, Port Hueneme, CA 93041.
The United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism. Someone is listening. (Scroll down to "special education.) A 28-minute VHS cassette which tells how Jonathan Leiter, a deaf teenager, finds the world of Jewish life opening up to him. Video is signed and captioned and can be used to sensitize children and adults to the Jewish hearing impaired.
Education.1The Hebrew Seminary of the Deaf is a unique, pluralistic egalitarian school; our students learn Jewish ethics, thought, religion and history, and gain an in-depth understanding of the deaf culture. The Seminary’s five-year program also includes all of the standard curriculum and courses of study required for rabbinical ordination. In addition, all students must become proficient signers in American Sign Language as well as learning Hebrew Sign Language. These skills will enable them, as rabbis and teachers, to communicate easily and directly with the Jewish deaf communities and congregations throughout the United States that they will eventually serve. We are also proud that the study of Kabbalah and healing meditative practices is an important part of our curriculum.
Journals, newspapers and newsletters3Bas Ayin: A journal of Jewish spirituality.
Brunnlehrman, N. (2000, December). "The Joys and Challenges of Interpreting Jewish Prayers. It Isn't About Signs Any More!" RID Views.
The CCAR (Central Conference of American Rabbis) Journal. Reform.
Dei'ah veDibur (Online Torah newspaper).
Chazon: Newsletter of Torah thoughts.
Cooper, S. (2000, April). "Including Deaf Jews in Judaism: Signing the Sh'ma." RID Views.
Gracer, B. L. (May 2003). What the Rabbis heard: Deafness in the Mishnah. JDC Quarterly Newletter, 34, 3, 20-23. Very thorough, well-thought out article on Halacha (Jewish law) in regards to deaf people.
High, K. (2003, December). Creating sacred space: The role of the interpreter in the religious setting. VIEWS, 21, 1. Excerpt: Ultimately, sacred space is not a place at all but simply an effort throught the shaping of outward space to inspire an inner space where the divine can be encountered. Each religion has their own concept of what that experience of the divine is like but all religions seek that inner sacred space.
International bibliography of sign language - Deaf Jews.
Jewish Deaf Community Center News: Archives.
Jewish Heritage online magazine.
Jewish
Studies. The Internet magazine of the Teshuva movement.
Kerem: Creative explorations in Judaism.
Lilith - Independent Jewish women's magazine.
Nesher - Promoting women (Israeli magazine). In English.
The Jewish Journal of Greater Los Angeles.
Wilson, M. (2000, June). "Meaning Based Interpretation in Judaism." RID Views, 10-11.
Women in Judaism - A multidisciplinary journal.
Yofi, Israel's online magazine for women.
Mailing lists and newsgroupsThe Avodah mailing list hosts a chevrah that focuses on analysis of hashkafah, avodas Hashem, ta'amei hamitzvos, lomdus, machshavah, and halacha -- with an emphasis on the places where halachah, machshavah and hargashah meet.
CataList. Click on "Search for a mailing list of interest" and search "Jewish".
DeafJewishList. To subscribe, send the message
subscribe DeafJewishList [your name]
Deaf Jews. This blog spot is meant to be a place for Deaf Jews and their friends to discuss issues that concern them. I am hearing and do not wish to be the expert on what Deaf Jews think. I want to provide a space for them to brainstorm ideas. Welcome!
JEWISH-DEAF.
To subscribe, send to: LISTSERV@VM.BIU.AC.IL. a message consisting of the line: SUB JEWISH-DEAF your name.
Jewish learning mailing lists.
Jewish Sign Discussion Group (JSDG). To join, contact David Kay at dakay@jtsa.edu.
Jewish Signers of MA. The Jewish deaf people in Eastern Massachusetts have a new Jewish Signers group that you can sign up for news through their email distribution list and anyone is welcome to subscribe to by sending a message to JewishSignersofMA-subscribe@yahoogroups.com. They started this service on September 12, 2000 with 55 members.
Mila Yomit: The Torah Word of the Day. Email request to: milayomit@telus.net.
References and getting connected - Soc.culture.jewish newsgroups FAQ.
Shamash - e-mail lists and archives..
Sign4Him. [For religious interpreters and interested Deaf consumers, mostly Christian]. To subscribe, send a message to: sign4him-subscribe@makelist.com. or click below.
Soc.culture.jewish newsgroups FAQ.
Tannenbaum, A. Judaism and Jewish resources. Click "mailing lists."
Torahnet. Click on "Internet subscription lists".
yadayim_ivrit. A gathering of sign language interpreters who spend a good part of their time active in and/or interpreting in Jewish settings, regardless of the stream of Judaism served. Tell us a little about yourself and join the discussion!!
GENERAL
Bar/bat mitzvah
Brit milah (Bris)
Chassidut (Hassidim)4
Chatunah (Jewish wedding - and divorce)
Comparative religious analysis
Conservative Judaism
Conversion
Deafblind resources
Disability
Ethics and the Mussar Movement
Funerals and mourning
Gay Jews
This list is designed to facilitate communication among lesbian and gay Jews and their supporters who generally can not make JAGL meetings. We're interested in hearing what life is like "out there," and would appreciate any ideas, comments and topics for discussion that people may have. This list is meant for the exchange of ideas and information that would assist and benefit gay, lesbian and bisexual Jews. It is not meant as a forum for debating the validity of the gay/lesbian/bisexual Jewish experience.
Halacha (Jewish laws and ethics)
Heaven & hell?
Hebrew
History and current events See also Holocaust
Humor
Interpreting and access issues
Kabbalism and mysticism
Kashrut (Kosher dietary laws)
Meshiach (Messiah)
Midrash, Aggadata & Rabbinic stories)
Nach (The Jewish Bible outside of the First Five Books)
Philosophy
Poetry
Reform Judaism
Secularism & social change
Sex
Shabbat (Sabbath)
Subgroups
Tabernacle and Temple
Women and Judaism
Yiddish
1. Dvorah's Judaic
graphics. All images are from here unless otherwise noted.
2. From http://www.xyzaudio.com/ (XYZ Audio) which is no longer extant.
3. From http://pages.prodigy.net/jkng/features.html (Connecticut RID), which is no longer extant.
4. FAQ on Hasidism (Chassidism).
5. Crying Hands by David Bloch.
6. Jewish Deaf Community Center.
OrganizationsAssociation of the Deaf in Israel.
Beth Torah of the Deaf
1712 Avenue T
Brooklyn, NY 11229
Brooklyn Hebrew Society of the Deaf
% The Hebrew Educational Society
9502 Seaview Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11236
Congregation Beth Or of Queens
% New York Society for the Deaf
344 E 14th St
New York, NY 10003
Hebrew Association of the Deaf (HAD)
% New York Society for the Deaf
344 E 14th St
New York, NY 10003
Hebrew Association of the Deaf, Inc.
8027 Castor Ave.,
Phila. Pa.
Outreach Judaism
PO Box 789
Monsey, NY 10952
Temple Beth Solomon of the Deaf.
The Jewish Deaf Congress, Inc., today is a vibrant organization, serving persons who are Jewish and Deaf or Hard of Hearing primarily in North America. Our mission is to provide religious, cultural, and educational experiences. Our people include those who became deaf before acquiring language, those who became deaf later in life, and those who are hard of hearing. Parents join our organization, as do grandparents. Some with our deaf constituents represent a community of interpreters or educators, and rabbis, or perhaps even children or siblings or just friends of deaf adults.
The Jewish Deaf Resource Center. Since 1996, the Jewish Deaf Resource Center, Inc. (JDRC) has advocated for greater access so that Jews who are Deaf can lead rich and meaningful Jewish lives. JDRC, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization is a resource for the entire Jewish community, advising institutions on accessibility, offering Jewish storytelling in American Sign Language (ASL) for Deaf and hearing families, and training Judaic ASL interpreters. JDRC is unique in its team approach, with Deaf and hearing working collaboratively.
World Organisation of Jewish Deaf
Helen Keller Center
PO Box 9001
Tel Aviv 61 090 ISRAEL
PeopleConsult with Jewish Deaf people, knowledgeable signers, and Rabbis experienced working with interpreters.
Note: An extremely thorough search engine for Jewish topics is MavenSearch.
Web sitesChabad Lubavitch in cyberspace.
Edah: The courage to be modern and Orthodox.
Glossary - Jewish Virtual Library.
Jewish Reconstructionist Federation.
jhahinasl's Videos.
Jewish Heritage and Holidays in ASL: Our project was developed to provide Jewish educational materials in ASL. In addition to YouTube we have videotapes and DVDs available and we are making a Haggadah with sign charts and a clear English translation for Passover.
Judaism 101. Also has intermediate and advanced essays.
Kolel: The Adult Centre for Liberal Jewish Learning.
Maimonides. Thirteen foundations of Judaism. These 13 Principles compiled by Maimonides include all of the basic tenets which one must acknowledge as truths in order to be considered a Jew, and to partake in the world to come.
HaMakor. The goal of HaMakor is to offer bibliographic help in researching topics within traditional Jewish literature.
Mesora. Dedicated to the scriptural and rabbinical verification of authentic beliefs and practices.
Miscellaneous - Soc.culture.jewish newsgroups FAQ.
Pirchei shoshanim. Ideal for children, but I like it too.
Religious tolerance.com: Judaism. Lots of basic information in a concise form.
Schueller House. Bringing non-Jews to Torah.
Tannenbaum, A. Judaism and Jewish resources.
Topics that affect our Torah life.
Yeshivat Har Etzion archives. A plethora of delicious classes.
Zipple.com: The Jewish supersite.
Navigating the Bible II. Translation, commentaries, Hebrew, transliteration, chanting, haftarot, brachot (blessings), and summaries.
The Berit Milah (Bris) - Fred R. Kogan. M.D. or alternate site.
Mohel bris milah information website Mazal Tov!
Schapiro, L. Through the eyes of a mohelet.
Breslov: Judaism with a heart.
Chabad Lubavitch in cyberspace.
Glossary of terms in Chabad Chassidus.
The Inner dimension: A Gateway to the wisdom of Kabbalah and Chassidut.
jhahinasl.(2008, June 1). Jewish History in ASL #73-Ba'al Shem Tov & Hasidism.
(2008, June 1). Jewish History in ASL #74 Hasidim vs. Mitnagdim.
Nishmas Chayim - Torah, Chassidut and Jewish spirituality.
Becher, Rabbi M. The Jewish wedding ceremony.
Jewish Divorce Website. A site that deals with the ins, the outs, and the consequences of dealing with Rabbinical Courts, with backup links to women abuse and other related sites.
Kayama. A non-profit organization that provides information and assistance for obtaining a Jewish divorce (get).
Jewish Virtual Library: Marriage.
Covenanting: Marriage and commitment. This includes many entries for same-sex unions.
Woman and marriage - Soc.culture.jewish newsgroups FAQ.
Abrahamic Celebrations: Jewish, Christian, & Muslim Connections.
The Masorti (Conservative) Movement in Israel.
United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism.
Wolf, A. J. (Spring 1998) AJC - The theology of Conservative Judaism.
Aish.com. What of the non-Jew who wishes to convert to Judaism?
Conversion, intermarriage, and "Who is a Jew?" - Soc.culture.jewish newsgroups FAQ.
The Gerus [Conversion] Support Forum page.
Nishma. Click on "Jew and non-Jew" and "Jewish identity" in the left frame at the bottom under "Special topics".
Taragin, Rav M. "Talmudic Methodology: The process of geirut."
Heritage for the Blind. Webmaster: They used to be called Jewish Heritage for the Blind and said, "Will provide a beautiful large print Hebrew only or Hebrew English Siddur, Machzor, Megila or Haggadah to your friend or relative who is visually impaired and has difficulty reading regular print." I don't know if this is still true.
Jewish Braille Institute. For my Deafblind friends who want to learn Hebrew through braille (there is a book called the Hebrew Braille Manual, ask for Ellen Wertheim) or just want to find more brailled Hebrew literature.
Council For Jews With Special Needs. The mission of the Council For Jews With Special Needs is to provide programs, resources and support to help all Jews with disabilities and their families to fulfill their
spiritual, cultural and religious needs.
Jewish Singles With Special Needs: Everybody Deserves Love! Devora [Alouf] is the driving force and Matchmaker behind numerous online and real world Jewish singles ventures. Her goal in life is to create as many Jewish families as possible, and to that end she uses old fashioned shadchan methods as well as state of the art technology. The JSWSN Organization was created thanks to her tireless efforts!
National Center on Disability and Journalism - Study guide. The NCDJ is an independent, impartial journalism education organization. Our mission is to work with journalists and educators about disability reporting issues in order to produce more accurate, fair and diverse news reporting.
Shellabarger, T. (2003, July/August). Jewish Deaf-Blind Community.
The National Organization on Disability - Religion & Disability Program is an interfaith effort urging national faith groups, denominations, local congregations and seminaries to identify and remove barriers of architecture, communications, and attitudes. The program reaches out to congregations and people of faith through publications, information referral, and various program initiatives.
Ethics Index Page - Torah.org.
jhahinasl. (2008, June 13). Jewish History in ASL #80-Rabbi Salantar/Mussar Movement.
Marsha B. Cohen's Jewish Ethics Resource Site.
My Jewish Learning: Jewish Ethics: Some Concepts & Ideas.
The Mussar Institute exists to provide people with ideas and practical tools deriving from the Mussar tradition in Judaism that will help, guide and motivate them to develop and improve the qualities of their inner lives, in fulfillment of the potential of their souls as well as for the benefit of the world.
Wikipedia. Jewish ethics.
The Jewish funeral - A celebration of life.
Jewish funerals, burial, and mourning.
LChaim2007.(2008, May 16). Part 3: My spending with my mourning.
(2008, May 8). My spending with my mourning part 2.
(2008, April 30). My spending with my mourning.
Kaddish: The Jewish mourner's prayer - Orthodox Union.org.
Shema Yisrael - Burial introduction. Very extensive!
Soudakoff, S. A. Jewish funeral and mourning customs.
Shalom Center. Death and mourning.
The Yizkor section index - Orthodox Union.org.
A resolution on promoting equal employment and leadership opportunities for Lesbians and Gays in the Reform Movement or alternate site.
Agudah -- Association of Gay Men, Lesbians, Bisexuals and Transgender in Israel. The Agudah (formerly the SPPR) is a volunteer-based non-profit organization serving the GLBT community in Israel. The Agudah is the only national GLBT organization in the Middle East. This site has community links, youth resources, calendar of events, datelines, and more.
AVIV of Arizona. We are the only Jewish Gay and Lesbian group in the Phoenix Arizona Valley of the Sun, with members from all walks of life. Visit us often to check on current and upcoming educational, religious, and social events.
Bet Mishpachah. Click on "D'rashot."
Beth Chayim Chadashim. Click on "Drashot/Sermons" and "Queer liturgy."
Bet Mishpachah. Washington, DC's egalitarian synagogue embracing a diversity of sexual and gender identities.
Civil marriage for Gay and Lesbian Jewish couples.
Covenanting: Marriage and commitment. This includes many entries for same-sex unions.
Feygelah - Montreal's Organization for Queer Jews.
Films That Change The World. Movie about Orthodox Gay Jews.
gayjews -- mailing list. To subscribe, send mail to: listproc@shamash.org with the message: subscribe gayjews yourname
Greater New York Council of Gay and Lesbnian Jewish Organizations. The Greater New York Council of Gay and Lesbian Jewish Organizations brings together Jewish groups in the tri-state region which conduct programming targeted to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Jews and their families and friends: to share information improve coordination of activities, enhance the resources available to members, collaborate on shared objectives, and strengthen members' ability to meet the needs of our communities.
Haifa Gay community home page.
Homosexuality: Is there a unique Torah perspective?
International Association of Lesbian & Gay Children of Holocaust Survivors.
Hebrew Union College Jewish Institute of Religion Sexual Orientation Issues in the Jewish Community.
IsRealli - the State of Israel official blog » Gay Rights in Israel.
Jewish Mosaic partners with Jewish organizations, communities, and individuals of every denomination to create a world where all Jews are fully included in communal life, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. Founded in summer 2003 and based in Denver, Colorado, Jewish Mosaic is the first national organization dedicated to helping the Jewish world become more open, accessible, and welcoming to LGBT Jews and their families.
Jews for Marriage Equality. To educate the Jewish community of California of the importance of equal civil marriage rights for gay and lesbian people. To convince the Jewish community of California to vote against any ballot initiatives to modify the California Constitution to permanently ban civil marriage for same-sex couples and domestic partnerships for all couples.
JQYouth. We are a social/support group made up of frum/formerly frum gay, bi, trans and lesbian Jews ages 17-30. We meet regularly for monthly meetings and informal social get togethers. In addition we have an anonymous online discussion group.
Kolot brings insights and innovative practices from the academic study of gender and Judaism to the Jewish community. The programs and materials developed by Kolot make the time-honored traditions of Judaism meaningful and relevant for contemporary Jews by supporting innovation in Jewish living and thought. As a feminist center in a rabbinical college, Kolot is well positioned to do so, with its director holding the Gottesman Chair in Gender and Judaism – the first and only chaired senior professorship in this field.
Kulanu (All of us): A program for congregations implementing Gay and Lesbian inclusions.
Keshet Ga'avah (World Congress of GLBT Jews).
LGBT (Jewish/Israeli) Art on the Web.
OrthoDykes. The purpose of this site is to provide a home on the Internet for Orthodox Jewish lesbians. At the moment, there are OrthoDykes groups in New York, in Israel and on the Internet.
OrthoGays. The purpose of this site is to provide a home on the Internet for Orthodox Gay Jewish Men.
Twice blessed: Everything Jewish and GLBT.
Union for Reform Judaism. Gay and Lesbian rights.
What is Judaism's view on homosexuality? - URJ Ask the Rabbi FAQ.
Ask the Rabbi - Ohr Somayach interactive.
Becher, Rabbi M. Taamei Hamitzvot - Reasons for the Commandments.
Bechhofer, Rabbi Y. G. Assorted articles. Scroll down past the Brandman tape library.
Bernstein, Y. (1998). Beyond the letter of the Law.
Books on contemporary Halacha and science.
Business halacha page (advanced) - Darche noam.
Business halacha page (advanced) - Torah.org.
Chapter IV--The letters and crowns. A discussion of the special script used to write Torah scrolls. This chapter is taken from The Tefillin Manual: The New Revised Edition (1975), written and freely distributed by Shmuel Rubenstein.
Conversion, intermarriage, and "Who is a Jew?" - Soc.culture.jewish newsgroups FAQ.
Dear Rabbi, I have a question.
Epstein, Rabbi Baruch.
How to Aliyah.
Ethics - torah.org. "Beginner", "Intermediate", and "Advanced".
Halacha - Soc.culture.jewish newsgroups FAQ.
Halacha online. Extensive.
Halacha World Center. Ask questions of poskim and read the archives of answered questions.
Igeret HaRamban.
Click on "Life cycle guides" and then "Issues in practical halacha."
Is there a
distinctive Jewish ethical perspective?
Jewish beliefs about abortion.
Jewish childrearing - Soc.culture.jewish newsgroups FAQ.
Jewish law - Examining Halacha, Jewish issues and secular law.
Jewish Week. (May 1995). Halacha concerning the Deaf.
Meaning in Mitzvot - Orthodox Union.org. Extensive list!
Midos: The measure of Man - Kollel Toras Chesed.
Miscellaneous practice questions - Soc.culture.jewish newsgroups FAQ.
Morgan, M. Arugos Habosem:
A guide to the laws of family purity.
Orthodox Union - "ask the rabbi".
Pirchei shoshanim pictorial series. Ideal for children, but I like it too. Includes (1) Pirkei Avos (Ethics of the Fathers), (2) Birchas Hamozon (Grace after meals), (3) How to make Shabbos, (4) Eishes chayil (The value of women), (5) The laws of the day, (6) The iggeres haRamban (Ramban's letter to his son on how to live a good life), (7) Shmiras Halashon (Proper speech), and (8) Tallis ends (Honest possessions.)
The question of dual moralities.
The Shema Yisrael Shmiras Halashon Center. (Proper speech).
Student, G. Sources regarding Kol Isha.
Taharah and Tumah (Purity and impurity) - WebShas.
Texts - torah.org. See esp. "Advanced".
Weinbach, Rabbi M. Taryag Mitzvot. The 613 Commandments.
Yeshivat Har Etzion. Click "Library", then "Halakha Shiurim".
םירגפמ םידליל הווצמ תב רב סקט ןיינעב הבושת
jhahinasl.(2008, May 5). Afterlife part 1 of 6.
(2008, May 4). Afterlife part 2 of 6.
(2008, May 4). Afterlife part 3 of 6.
(2008, May 4). Afterlife part 4 of 6.
(2008, May 4). Afterlife part 5 of 6.
(2008, May 4). Afterlife part 6 of 6.
(2008, April 25). Jewish Beliefs in ASL-"Soul and the Afterlife"- Part 1.
(2008, April 25). Jewish Beliefs in ASL"Soul and the Afterlife"Pt.2.
(2008, April 25). Jewish Beliefs in ASL"Soul and the Afterlife"-Part 3.
(2008, April 25). Jewish Beliefs in ASL"Soul and the Afterlife"-Part 4.
(2008, April 25). Jewish Beliefs in ASL"Soul and the Afterlife"-Part 5.
(2008, April 25). Jewish Beliefs in ASL"Soul and the Afterlife"-Part 6.
LChaim2007.(2008, June 25). Does Torah says about Sheol? Torah debates over Sheol as it is a jewish way to say the grave as hell.
(2008, June 23). Worms and Fires into our body??? Yes, Old and New Testament do prove same words about worms and fires.
Babylon. Hebrew dictionary. This comprehensive and bi-directional Hebrew Dictionary online Lookup contains words, phrases, abbreviations & acronyms. They also include terms from a vast variety of subjects, such as Medicine, Electronics, Zoology, Business, Computers, Religion, etc., and feature both the American and British forms of spelling.
Chapter IV--The letters and crowns. A discussion of the special script used to write Torah scrolls. This chapter is taken from The Tefillin Manual: The New Revised Edition (1975), written and freely distributed by Shmuel Rubenstein.
Educational software for learning Hebrew.
Fellman, J. Eliezer Ben-Yehuda and the revival of Hebrew (1858-1922).
HebrewOnline is the leading institute for teaching Hebrew over the internet worldwide and provides courses for 32 countries around the world. All classes are taught using the latest video conference technology of video, sound and a graphic. Students are able to see their teacher, chat with their classmates and actively participate in class using a set of interactive tools such as raising their hand, asking a question, or practicing their Hebrew on the whiteboard with the teacher. All lessons are recorded and kept on our server. Students can access the recordings directly from their accounts and review past materials from any computer. This allows them to go over difficult subjects or make up a lesson in case they missed a class.
Hebrew Visions is designed to help blind individuals gain access to digital texts in Hebrew Braille. The Digital Library contains many Hebrew texts that have already been translated to Hebrew Braille and are available for download. The Translator enables individuals to take digital Hebrew text and translate it into Computer Braille so that it may be sent to an embosser or read on a refreshable Braille display.
jhahinasl. (2008, February 10). Jewish History in ASL #87- Modern Hebrew.
Milon Morfix. The best on-line Hebrew to English dictionary. Complete, menuqad (pointed with vowels for pronunciation), will show the root even if you put in an inflected form.
Purchase Hebrew language products.
"Reading Hebrew on the Web" and "Torah/Talmud texts in Hebrew." These links are just before the first horizontal rule ("line") on the page.
Shofar.net. In Hebrew.
The history of Eliezer Ben-Yehuda Hebrew.
World of Hebrew and Jewish languages.
The American Jewish Historical Society.
American
Jewish women's history.
Archival resources on the history of Jewish women in America.
Bar-Ilan, M. (March 3, 1997). Some Jewish women in Antiquity.
Chazan, N. (2002). Women in public life [in Israel].
jhahinasl.(2008, October 29). Jewish History in ASL #126- Khazaria.
(2008, September 21). Jewish History in ASL #121- Yeshiva University.
(2008, September 20). Jewish History in ASL #120- Conservative Judaism.
(2008, September 19). Jewish History in ASL #119- Reform Judaism.
(2008, September 11). Jewish History in ASL #117- Jews in America- Part 1.
(2008, September 11). Jewish History in ASL #118- Jews in AMerica - Part 2.
(2008, September 4). Jewish History in ASL #116- Jews of India.
(2008, August 21). Jewish History in ASL #115- Ethiopian Jewry.
(2008, August 19). Jewish History in ASL #114- French Jewry.
(2008, August 10). Jewish History in ASL #111- Jewish Life in Persia- Part 1.
(2008, August 10). Jewish History in ASL #112- Jewish Life in Persia- Part 2.
(2008, August 10). Jewish History in ASL #113- Jewish Life in Persia- Part 3.
(2008, August 5). Jewish History in ASL #110- The New Anti-Semitism.
(2008, August 1). Jewish History in ASL #109- Deir Yassin.
(2008, July 30). Jewish History in ASL #108- The PLO.
(2008, July 27). Jewish History in ASL #107- The Lebanese War.
(2008, July 22). Jewish History in ASL #106-Yom Kippur War/Camp David Accord.
(2008, July 20). Jewish History in ASL #104- The Six-Day War- Part 1.
(2008, July 20). Jewish History in ASL #105- The Six-Day War- Part 2.
(2008, July 18). Jewish History in ASL #102- The State of Israel.
(2008, July 18). Jewish History in ASL #103 - The Government of Israel.
(2008, July 17). Jewish History in ASL #101- A Home for the Jews.
(2008, July 13). Jewish History in ASL #100- Israel's War for Independence.
(2008, July 11). Jewish History in ASL #99- 1947 C.E. the Exodus.
(2008, July 9). Jewish History in ASL #98- Displaced Persons.
(2008, July 6). Jewish History in ASL #96-Holocaust Revisionism.
(2008, July 6). Jewish History in ASL #97-SHOAH-Holocaust-Jewish Perspective.
(2008, June 30). Jewish History in ASL #84-Dreyfus Affair - Theodor Herzl.
(2008, June 30). Jewish History in ASL #85- 1903 CE Kishnev Pogrom.
(2008, June 30). Jewish History in ASL #94- The Warsaw Ghetto.
(2008, June 16). Jewish History in ASL #83- Settlement in Israel.
(2008, June 15). Jewish History ASL#82-Pogroms/May Laws/Immigration 1881-2.
(2008, June 13). Jewish History in ASL #80-Rabbi Salantar/Mussar Movement.
(2008, June 13). Jewish History in ASL #81- 1840 CE- Damascus Blood Libel.
(2008, June 8). Jewish History in ASL #77- The French Revolution.
(2008, June 8). Jewish History in ASL #78- Reform Judaism.
(2008, June 8). Jewish History ASL #79-Samson Raphael Hirsh-Modern Orthodoxy.
(2008, June 2). Jewish History in ASL #76- Moses Mendelssohn & Haskalah.
(2008, June 1). Jewish History in ASL #73-Ba'al Shem Tov & Hasidism.
(2008, June 1). Jewish History in ASL #74 Hasidim vs. Mitnagdim.
(2008, June 1). Jewish History in ASL #75- The Vilna Gaon.
(2008, May 27). Jewish History in ASL #71- Shabbati Zevi.
(2008, May 27). Jewish History in ASL #72- Baruch Spinoza.
(2008, May 20). Jewish History in ASL #70- Chmielnitzki Massacres.
(2008, May 19). Jewish History in ASL #68-1618 CE- 30 Y[e]ars War/Court Jews.
(2008, May 19). Jewish History in ASL #69- 16 & 17 centuries- Shtetl.
(2008, April 25). Jewish History in ASL #55-Rabbi Judah HaNasi/Talmud.
(2008, April 24). Jewish History in ASL #44-Alexander the Great-335 BCE.
(2008, April 24). Jewish History in ASL #45-Maccabean Uprising 168 BCE.
(2008, April 24). Jewish History in ASL #46- The Hasmonean Dynasty.
(2008, April 24). Jewish History in ASL #53-Destruction of 2nd Temple/Masada.
(2008, April 24). Jewish History in ASL #54-Bar Kochba Revolt 132-135 CE.
(2008, April 23). Jewish History in ASL #23- Eli's Two Sons.
(2008, April 23). Jewish History in ASL #24-Tablets of the Law Captured.
(2008, April 23). Jewish History in ASL #25-Kings & Prophets-Shaul.
(2008, April 23). Jewish History in ASL #40- Daniel.
(2008, April 23). Jewish History in ASL #41- 538 BCE- Jews Return to Israel.
(2008, April 15). Jewish History in ASL #27-David & Jonathan/Death of Shaul.
(2008, April 14). Jewish History in ASL #26-David Annointed/David and Goliath.
(2008, April 14). Jewish History in ASL #42- Esther.
(2008, April 14). Jewish History in ASL #43- Ezra and Nehemiah.
(2008, April 10). Jewish History in ASL #8-Joseph's Dreams.
(2008, April 10). Jewish History in ASL #9-Joseph -Interpreter of Dreams.
(2008, April 10). Jewish History in ASL #10-Pt 1- Jews go Down to Egypt.
(2008, April 10). Jewish History in ASL #10-Pt.2- Jews go Down to Egypt.
(2008, April 6). Jewish History in ASL #39-Destruction of 1st Temple 586 BCE.
(2008, April 4). Jewish History in ASL #37- King Josiah/Prophetess Hulda.
(2008, April 4). Jewish History in ASL #38- Jeremiah.
(2008, April 3). Jewish History in ASL #35- Naaman.
(2008, April 3). Jewish History in ASL #36- Isaiah.
(2008, April 2). Jewish History in ASL #33-Elisha becomes the next Prophet.
(2008, April 2). Jewish History in ASL #34-Elisha and the Sunemite.
(2008, April 1). Jewish History in ASL #32- King Ahab 873-852 BCE.
(2008, March 31). Jewish History in ASL - Introduction to the Series.
(2008, March 31). Jewish History in ASL #30-Absalom/King Solomon 965-928 BCE.
(2008, March 31). Jewish History in ASL #31- Elijah, part one.
(2008, March 30). Jewish History in ASL #59-Jewish Life in Spain/Maimonides.
(2008, March 30). Jewish History in ASL #60- The Crusades.
(2008, March 30). Jewish History in ASL #61-Ashkenazim.
(2008, March 30). Jewish History in ASL #62- Rashi.
(2008, March 30). Jewish History in ASL #63-Growth of Anti-Semitism/MiddleAges.
(2008, March 30). Jewish History in ASL #64-Bubonic Plague/Black Death 1348.
(2008, March 30). Jewish History in ASL #65- The Spanish Inquisition 1492 CE.
(2008, March 30). Jewish History in ASL #66-The Protestant Reformation.
(2008, March 29). Jewish History in ASL #57- Islam.
(2008, March 29). Jewish History in ASL #58- The Pact of Umar.
(2008, March 28). Jewish History in ASL #56- 313 CE- Constantine.
(2008, March 25). Jewish History in ASL #50- part 1- Jesus.
(2008, March 23). Jewish History in ASL #48-King Herod 37- 4 BCE.
(2008, March 23). Jewish History in ASL #49 - The Death of Herod 4 BCE.
(2008, March 23). Jewish History in ASL #51- Jesus- part 2.
(2008, March 23). Jewish History in ASL #52-Siege of Jerusalem/ Yavneh.
(2008, March 23). Jewish History in ASL #54-Bar Kochba Revolt 132-135 CE.
(2008, March 19). Topics in Jewish History #47-Saducees, Pharisees, & Zealots.
(2008, March 18). Topics in Jewish History #19- Jephthat.
(2008, March 18). Topics in Jewish History #20- Samson.
(2008, March 18). Topics in Jewish History ( ASL)-#28-David captures Jerusalem.
(2008, March 18). Topics in Jewish History ( ASL) #29-David and Batsheva.
(2008, March 10). Jewish History in ASL #16- The Twelve Spies.
(2008, March 10). Jewish History in ASL #17 - Jericho.
(2008, March 10). Jewish History in ASL #18-Age of Judges-Gideon.
(2008, March 9). Topics in Jewish History ( ASL) Moses #11-- Part 1.
(2008, March 9). Jewish History in ASL #12- Moses --part 2.
(2008, March 9). Jewish History in ASL #13-Yitro.
(2008, March 9). Jewish History in ASL #14 Receiving the Law at Mt. Sinai.
(2008, March 9). Jewish History in ASL #15- Balaak and Balaam.
(2008, March 9). Jewish History in ASL #21- Ruth and Naomi.
(2008, February 17). Jewish History in ASL- topic #22- Hannah.
(2008, February 11). Jewish History in ASL-#90-Germany-Nuremburg Laws.
(2008, February 11). Jewish History #91- Kristallnacht - Nazi Germany.
(2008, February 11). Jewish History #92- - Hitler's Final Solution.
(2008, February 11). Jewish History in ASL #93- Holocaust and the Ukraine.
(2008, February 11). Jewish History in ASL #94-Warsaw Ghetto Uprising.
(2008, February 11). Jewish History in ASL #95- Holocaust-Righteous Gentiles.
(2008, February 10). Jewish History in ASL #86-Rabbi Abraham Isaac Kook.
(2008, February 10). Jewish History in ASL #87- Modern Hebrew.
(2008, February 10). Jewish History ASL #88-Balfour, Weitzman, and White Paper.
(2008, February 10). Jewish History in ASL #89-Adolph Hitler.
(2008, February 7). Jewish History-topic #7 Jacob returns to Canaan.
(2008, February 4). Jewish History in ASL-topic #6-Jacob marries.
(2008, February 3). Jewish History- Topic #1- Abraham.
(2008, February 3). Jewish History in ASL -Topic #2- The Sacrifice of Isaac.
(2008, February 3). Jewish History in ASL-Topic #3 Rebekkah.
(2008, February 3). Jewish History in ASL- topic #4- Jacob and Esau.
(2008, February 3). Jewish History in ASL -topic #5 -Isaac's Blessing.
(2008, January 31). Jewish History- signed in ASL-#67-The Ghetto.
Jewish American heroes and heroines.
Jewish American history on the Web.
Soudakoff, S. A. (1995, November-December). Jewish Deaf education.
The Jewish History Resource Center.
Jewish literacy - Jewish history.
Jewish women in the U.S. Civil War.
Judaism. Nice concise timeline.
Litvak: American Jews, American Jewish History, Jewish Camps, Black Jews, Tzedakah and Charity.
National Museum of American Jewish History.
Tannenbaum, A. Judaism and Jewish resources.
This day in Jewish history - Orthodox Union.org.
Wells, H.G. (1922). A Short History of the World.XXI. The Early History of the Jews.
Women of valor: Partisans and resistance fighters.
Holidays
Rosh Hashana & Yom Kippur (see Elul below)
Shemini Atzeret & Simchat Torah
Sefirat HaOmer (Counting the Omer)
Tammuz, Av, Tisha B'Av, & the Three Weeks
GENERAL
HebCal.com. [Dates of occurence for the various Festivals and holidays in the future in the future; Torah and Haftarah readings pointed and unpointed (with and without Hebrew vowels) with translation but no commentary.]
Jewish Outreach Institute. Holidays.
Milk 'n honey. Jewish holidays.
Ohr Somayach. Seasons of the moon or alternate site. The Jewish year seen through its months.
Orthodox Union. 
The Jewish calendar.
Shamash.org.Holidays - Soc.culture.jewish newsgroups FAQ.
Shabbat and holiday observance - Soc.culture.jewish newsgroups FAQ.
Shema Yisrael. Around the year with Shema Yisrael Torah Network.
Skokie Kollel. The laws of Yom Tov: Part 1
The Breslov Research Institute. Dvar Torah archive: Zemanei HaShannah.
Rosh Chodesh
Gold, S. The dark rays of the Moon: Yom Kippur Katan as preparation for Rosh Chodesh.
The Jewish Outreach Institute.
Orthodox Union. Significance of Rosh Chodesh.
Orthodox Union. Shalom Center.
Torah.org.Rosh Chodesh: A special holiday for women.
Rosh Hashana & Yom Kippur
Bar-Tzur, D. Jewish signs and educated interpreter should know (3), which has sections on signs for the High Holidays, Passover, Purim, and other Holidays and Misc.
Chabad.org. Your guide to Rosh Hashanah.
Gold, S. High Holy Days Teachings - 5763 (2002).
Halacha on line.The laws of Rosh Hashanah, vol. 4, no. 27.
HebCal.com. [Dates of occurence in the future; Torah and Haftarah readings pointed and unpointed (with and without Hebrew vowels) with translation but no commentary.]Rosh Hashana.
Holzer, A. (October 8, 1997). T'filas Mincha [on Yom Kippur]: Bridging the gap.
The Jewish Outreach Institute.Rosh haShannah.
Milk N'
Honey. See entries for Rosh Hashanah, Shabat Shuvah and Yom Kippur.
Orthodox Union. Elul - A time to repent.
Rosh HaShanah - The Jewish New Year.
Project Genesis.Elul and Rosh Hashana.
Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur at Shema Yisrael Torah Network.
Rosh HaShanna articles from Yeshivat Har Etzion.
Safern, E. (1995)
A thought on Teshuvah.
The Shalom Center. Rosh HaShanah and
Yom Kippur.
The Vidui Ashamnu (the shorter confession) from the Chayei adam, chapter 143;
tr. Jonathan Baker, Yom Kippur 5760. An in-depth analysis of each Hebrew word in the Vidui.
Virtual Jerusalem.
Rosh Hashana.
Sukkot
Bar-Tzur, D. Jewish signs and educated interpreter should know (3), which has sections on signs for the High Holidays, Passover, Purim, and other Holidays and Misc.
Haaros. The nature of a succah as explained in the machloches between Rabbi Eliezer and Rabbi Akiva.
HebCal.com. [Dates of occurence; Torah and Haftarah readings pointed and unpointed (with and without Hebrew vowels) with translation but no commentary.]
jhahinasl.(2008, September 26). Sukkot and Simhat Torah- Part 4 of 8.
(2008, September 26). Sukkot and Simhat Torah- Part 5 of 8.
(2008, September 26). Sukkot and Simhat Torah- Part 6 of 8.
(2008, September 26). Sukkot and Simhat Torah- Part 7 of 8.
(2008, September 26). Sukkot and Simhat Torah- Part 8 of 8.
(2008, September 24). Sukkot and Simhat Torah- Part 1 of 8.
(2008, September 24). Sukkot and Simhat Torah- Part 2 of 8.
(2008, September 24). Sukkot and Simhat Torah- Part 3 of 8.
(2008, September 14). Jewish Stories-#1- A story for Sukkot.
(2008, February 4). Rabbinic Stories #12- Sukkot.
Kohelet (Ecclesiates). Find links to this book which is read on this holiday.
Milk N'
Honey. Succot: How to build one.
Ohr Sameach. Many excellent articles and audio lectures: A must see!!!
Shemini Atzeret & Simchat Torah
Bar-Tzur, D. Jewish signs and educated interpreter should know (3), which has sections on signs for the High Holidays, Passover, Purim, and other Holidays and Misc.
Chabad.org. Simchat Torah guide.
HebCal.com.Shmini Atzeret.
Jewish Outreach Institute.Shemini Atzerret.
Milk N'
Honey. See entries for Shemini Atzeret & Simchat Torah.
Yitzchak Rabin Memorial Day
Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan
Rosh Chodesh Kislev
Chanukah
Aish HaTorah. Light, inspirational stories and drashas.
Bar-Tzur, D.Jewish signs and educated interpreter should know (3), which has sections on signs for the High Holidays, Passover, Purim, and other Holidays and Misc.
Chanukah articles from Yeshivat Har Etzion.
Chanukah candlelighting - Sign Language blessing chart.
Hanukkah Vocabulary in American Sign Language DVD at EverydayASL.com.
Halacha online. Many entries regarding the laws of Chanukah.
jhahinasl.
(2008, May 1). Hannukah- presented in ASL- Part 6.
(2008, May 1). Hannukah- presented in ASL- Part 7.
(2008, May 1). Hannukah- presented in ASL- Part 8.
(2008, May 1). Hannukah- presented in ASL- Part 9.
(2008, April 30). Hannukah- presented in ASL- Part 1.
(2008, April 30). Hannukah- presented in ASL- Part 2.
(2008, April 30). Hannukah- presented in ASL- Part 3.
Milk N'
Honey. See entries for Channukah.
Schroeder, C. (10 December 2007). A Chanukah Story.Carl Schroeder shares one of his favorite Chanuka [stories] as told by his father.
Tevet
HebCal.com.Rosh Chodesh Tevet.
Orthodox Union.Asarah B'Tevet.
Virtual Jerusalem. The Tenth of Tevet: Small but significant.
Rosh Chodesh Sh'vat
Tenth of Shvat
Chabad.org. Yahrtzeit observances for the 10th of Shevat.
Tu B'Shevat
Shabbat Shekalim
Adar & Purim
Bar-Tzur, D. Jewish signs and educated interpreter should know (3), which has sections on signs for the High Holidays, Passover, Purim, and other Holidays and Misc.
Halacha online. Many entires for the laws of Purim.
jhahinasl.(2008, May 4). Purim 1 of 2.
(2008, May 4). Purim 2 of 2.
(2008, April 14). Jewish History in ASL #42- Esther.
Megillat Esther (Esther). Find links to this book which is read on this holiday.
Milk N'
Honey. See entries for Adar, Shabat Zachor, and Purim.
Orthodox Union.Fast of Esther.
Our Way. Accessing Megillah reading for the Hearing-Impaired.
Purim articles from Yeshivat Har Etzion.
Scherman, Rabbi N. Purim as G-d's jigsaw puzzle.
Nisan & Pesach (Passover)
Aish. Good basic explanation for those who need a introduction to get the big picture.
Bar-Tzur, D. Jewish signs and educated interpreter should know (3), which has sections on signs for the High Holidays, Passover, Purim, and other Holidays and Misc.
Elements of the Yiddish Hagode.
Halacha online. Many entries for Passover and its laws.
jewishjournal. (2008, April 15). The Four Questions in ASL (Passover Educational Video).
jhahinasl.(2008, May 4). Passover Preparation.
(2008, May 4). Passover Seder 1 of 3.
(2008, May 4). Passover Seder 2 of 3.
(2008, May 4). Passover Seder 3 of 3.
(2008, May 4). Passover Story 1 of 5.
(2008, May 4). Passover Story 2 of 5.
(2008, May 4). Passover Story 3 of 5.
(2008, May 4). Passover Story 4 of 5.
(2008, May 4). Passover Story 5 of 5.
(2008, April 6). Passover (ASL)- Asking the Four Questions.
(2008, April 6). Passover- Blessings for Candles in ASL.
(2008, April 6). Passover- Blessing for Eating Matzah in ASL.
(2008, April 6). Passover- Blessing for Karpas in ASL.
(2008, April 6). Passover - Blessing for Maror (Bitter Herb) in ASL.
(2008, April 6). Passover- Kiddush in ASL.
(2008, April 6). Passover(ASL)- Removing drops of wine from our cup at Seder.
Kashrut.com Keeping kosher on Passover.
LChaim2007. (2008, April 18). ASL for Passover?
Milk N'
Honey. See entries for Nissan, Passover, Shabbat Hagadol, the Eighth of Passover, the Four Sons and the Seder, and counting the Omer.
Ohr Somayach. A multitude of articles on Passover laws, themes, and history.
Orthodox Union.Chodesh Nisan.
The Jewish Outreach Institute.
The Passover coloring book - Torah Tots.
Pesach articles from Yeshivat Har Etzion.
Shir HaShirim (Song of Songs). Find links to this book which is read on this holiday.
The Malbim Haggadah. A very lucid commentary on the structure of the Haggadah.
Sefirat HaOmer (Counting the Omer)
Milk N' Honey. Rabbi Akiva.
Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Day)
See also The Holocaust.
IyarOrthodox Union.Rosh Chodesh Iyar.
Yom HaZikaron
Yom HaAtzmaut
The Jewish Outreach Institute.
Milk N' Honey. 50 years of independence.
Yom Ha-Atzma'ut & Yom Yerushalayim articles from Yeshivat Har Etzion.
Lag B'Omer
Yom Yerushalayim
The Jewish Outreach Institute.
Yom Ha-Atzma'ut & Yom Yerushalayim articles from Yeshivat Har Etzion.Sivan & Shavuot
Aish.
Bar-Tzur, D. Jewish signs and educated interpreter should know (3), which has sections on signs for the High Holidays, Passover, Purim, and other Holidays and Misc.
Bernstein, Y. (1998). Haaros: Bamidbar -- Shavuos 5758.
JewishAmerica.com. A bit of Maharal.
The Jewish Outreach Institute.
KAVANAH (Intention)
Sivan | Shavuot.
Milk N'
Honey. See entries for Shavuot.
Orthodox Union.Chodesh Sivan
Sefer Rut (Ruth). Find links to this book which is read on this holiday.
Shavuot articles from Yeshivat Har Etzion.
Toczek, F. (1996). Shavuos thoughts.
Tammuz, Av, Tisha B'Av, Tu B'Av & the Three Weeks
Aish. Tisha B'Av and the Three Weeks.
Bar-Tzur, D.Jewish signs and educated interpreter should know (3), which has sections on signs for the High Holidays, Passover, Purim, and other Holidays and Misc.
Bernstein, Y. (1998). Sukkos to Simchas Torah: The effect of Tu B'av.
Chabad.org. The Three Weeks.
Eichah (Lamentations). Find links to this book which is read on Tisha B'Av.
The Jewish Outreach Institute.
Milk N'
Honey. See entries for Tisha B'Av.
Orthodox Union.Chodesh Tammuz.
The Shalom Center. 17 Tammuz, Tisha B'Av, and Tu B'Av.
Torah.org.Haaros Parshas Devorim 5759.
The Three Weeks.
Virtual Jerusalem.Tisha B'Av.
Elul
Holocaust & pogroms5
A teacher's guide to the Holocaust. Victims of the Holocaust with disabilities.
About.com. Deaf people and the Holocaust.
Antisemitism and rumors about Jews - Soc.culture.jewish newsgroups FAQ.
Bar-Tzur, D. Jewish signs an educated interpreter should know (4), which has a section on signs for the Holocaust.
Biesold, H. Crying hands: Eugenics and deaf people in Nazi Germany. ISBN: 1-56368-077-7.
cantareadio. (2008, April 27). Deaf Survivor. This is a story about a young deaf jewish girl who survived the holocaust.
Churban Europa - Soc.culture.jewish newsgroups FAQ.
DeafTODAY. (2004, October 18). Symposium: DovenSHOAH - DeafSHOAH. The Foundation for Welfare of the Deaf Amsterdam (SWDA) organises a symposium called "DeafSHOAH". SHOAH (calamity, disaster) is the Hebrew word for the "Holocaust" that came over the Jewish Community during the second World War. The symposium looks at the consquences for a smaller community, namely the Deaf Community.
Exhibit on Deaf people during the Holocaust.
Gilbert, Laura-Jean. (Gallaudet Today, Fall 1998). Deaf people in Hitler's Europe.
Holocaust resources from Social Studies School Service.
jhahinasl. (2008, August 28). David L. Bloch- Holocaust Survivor and Artist - Part 1.
(2008, August 28). David L. Bloch- Holocaust Survivor and Artist- Part 2.
(2008, July 6). Jewish History in ASL #96-Holocaust Revisionism.
(2008, July 6). Jewish History in ASL #97-SHOAH-Holocaust-Jewish Perspective.
(2008, June 30). Jewish History in ASL #84-Dreyfus Affair - Theodor Herzl.
(2008, June 30). Jewish History in ASL #85- 1903 CE Kishnev Pogrom.
(2008, June 30). Jewish History in ASL #94- The Warsaw Ghetto.
(2008, June 15). Jewish History ASL#82-Pogroms/May Laws/Immigration 1881-2.
(2008, June 13). Jewish History in ASL #81- 1840 CE- Damascus Blood Libel.
(2008, May 20). Jewish History in ASL #70- Chmielnitzki Massacres.
(2008, May 11). Simon Carmel: The Holocaust-A Deaf Perspective-Pt.1 ( in ASL).
(2008, May 11). Simon Carmel: The Holocaust-A Deaf Perspective-Pt.2 ( in ASL).
(2008, May 11). Simon Carmel: The Holocaust-A Deaf Perspective-Pt.3 ( in ASL).
(2008, May 8). The Holocaust: An Interview with Samuel Landau (ASL) pt.1
(2008, May 8). The Holocaust: An Interview with Samuel Landau (ASL)-pt.2.
(2008, March 30). Jewish History in ASL #60- The Crusades.
(2008, March 30). Jewish History in ASL #63-Growth of Anti-Semitism/MiddleAges.
(2008, March 30). Jewish History in ASL #65- The Spanish Inquisition 1492 CE.
(2008, February 11). Jewish History-#91- Kristallnacht - Nazi Germany.
(2008, February 11). Jewish History in ASL-#90-Germany-Nuremburg Laws.
(2008, February 11). Jewish History #91- Kristallnacht - Nazi Germany.
(2008, February 11). Jewish History #92- - Hitler's Final Solution.
(2008, February 11). Jewish History in ASL #93- Holocaust and the Ukraine.
(2008, February 11). Jewish History in ASL #94-Warsaw Ghetto Uprising.
(2008, February 11). Jewish History in ASL #95- Holocaust-Righteous Gentiles.
(2008, February 10). Jewish History in ASL #89-Adolph Hitler.
(2008, January 31). Jewish History- signed in ASL-#67-The Ghetto.
Missing: Children of Germany's Deaf people.
National Technical Institute for the Deaf (NTID), Rochester, NY. (2006). Exodus: A Deaf Jewish Family Escapes the Holocaust. This material can not be duplicated. Used with permission of NTID. 25 minutes, 35 seconds.
Orthodox Union. Hitler's silent victims: Holocaust commemoration to focus on the Deaf experience during the Holocaust.
pdurr.(2007, December 2). Part II - To Be or Not To Be - Nazism and Eugenics.
(2007, December 2). Part III - To Be or Not to Be - Euthanasia to Genocide.
(2007, November 28). To Be or Not To Be - Social Darwinism in the 21st Century.
Schertz, J. (1999, Jan-Feb). Escaped at last through an underground tunnel. This is part of an ongoing series of interviews with deaf survivors of the Holocaust during World War II. This personal interview took place in early 1994. It's based on a recollection by Joseph's daughter, Jackie Schertz.
Soudakoff, S. A. (May-June 1996). History of Deaf Holocaust victims.
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.
Women
of Ravensbruck [concentration camp].
World around you. Living Through the Night-- from WAY's Online Special on the Holocaust. Young, deaf, and Jewish, Rose faced the Nazis with her baby, her husband, and lots of courage.
Adam Sandler - The Chanukah Song: Part 1, Part 2.
cousinstevefire. (2007, March 28). Who Let the Jews Out.
danmethanimation. (2006, September 15). Hebrew Crunk!
flazy.
(2007, April 16). FUNNY JEWISH JEW COMMERCIAL WASSUP HAHA FISH AD.
givingtree2007. (2007, March 26). MATZA BALL RAP - PASSOVER / PESACH 2007.hysterical rap to the music of 'baby got back' by sir mix a lot.
jmahnn. (2007, December 7). Crank That Kosher Boy.
Markiit. (2006, May 29). Matisyahu - King without a crown.Hasidic reggae superstar Matisyahu performs "King Without A Crown."
MyDamnChannel. (2007, December 04). Happy Hanukkah.Hanukkah Gangsta Rap from the minds of Steve Kerper and David Kolin.
sliktek. (2006, September 05). Opening A Garage Door "The Jewish Way".
xrankunx. (2007, March 29). Matzo Man.
YouTube - BrandonHarrisWalker's Channel.
YouTube - davidscharff's Channel.
YouTube - DovidDovidOff's Channel.
YouTube - frumsatire's Channel.Not hilarious, but "amusing". My favorites are listed below.(2009, January 11). Ranting about Chassidish Buses and Landaus minyan factory.
(2009, January 7). Kiddush Levana Rant.
(2009, January 4). What is proper mikvah etiquette?
(2008, December 22). Ranting at my Fathers wedding.
(2008, October 2). Artscroll vs. Birnbaum.
Bar-Tzur, D.
ASL translations of the Jewish services.
Birkat haMazon (Blessings after a meal)
Brit milah (Circumcision) service
Chatunah & Shevah Brachot (Wedding ceremony)
HaTiqvah (Israeli national anthem)
Kaddish (d'rabbanan, mourner's, full-, and half-)
Deaf cultures and Sign Languages of the world: Israel (ישראל).
Humor and stories for interpreters: Religious interpreting.
Interpreting for Hebrew as a second language.
Interpreting for Jewish services.
Jewish signs an educated interprer should know: (1), which contains general vocabulary from "Aaron" to "Levi"; (2), which contains general vocabulary from "Maariv" to "Yom Kippur" and a section on Brit Milah; (3), which has sections on signs for the High Holidays, Passover, Purim, and other Holidays and Misc; and (4), which has a section on signs for the Holocaust.
(2007, November 27). My religious background.
Songs and ritual texts - Jewish.
Troublesome terms to translate in the Jewish and Christian Bibles.
Binder, S. Shabbat workshop. This is the perfect CD for an interpreter to buy to practice interpreting common Shabbat songs and texts. I hope some day to make a CD that is the interpretation of each of these in order and you would order this CD and mine for an interpretation. Click on the link to the 70 texts and songs that are on it.
Cabot, V. (23 February 2001). Breaking the sound barrier: Deaf Jews become a part of communal life.
Code of ethics and guidelines for interpreters/signers in religious settings.
DeafTODAY. (2003, February 20). Seeing the sounds on Purim. The Orthodox Union (OU), best known for its kashrut certification, is also involved in... advocacy for persons with disabilities through Yachad and Our Way. One of their recent projects, developed last year by the OU?s National Jewish Council for the Disabled (NJCD), is a program that enables deaf and hearing-impaired individuals to follow along while the Megillah is read in the synagogue on Purim.
Edelman-Green, J. (2003, May 18) Shut out from the Jewish world. A precedent was set this Monday... when Dafna faced a Masorti (Conservative) Beit Din, in sign language. Dafna was born in the Muslim Arab world, to a deaf mother, with several deaf siblings. ... The first question that was asked of her by the Av Beit Din, Rabbi Reuven Hammer, is why she wants to be a Jew.
Jacob, B. The Hearing Impaired child in the Jewish classroom.
Jewish Deaf Community Center - Archives. See back issues for "The interpreter's corner" by Lore Rosenthal, starting with Issue 25.
Orthodox Union.(1999). Jewish prayers translated into Sign Language.
(1999, June 16). Religious schools across the country make move towards inclusion.
Parvaz, D. Modeh ani - Morning prayer service. This is the beginning of a project that Mr. Parvaz is working on whose goal is to provide interpreters with as much insight as they need into frozen religious texts. He is hoping that hovering over the words in the Hebrew text provide pronunciation guides and basic defintions, and that linking to the ASL translation provides one in SignWriting.
Revamping Hillel’s The Jewish Terp Guide: A Recommendation Report with Deliverables.
Israel
Bar-Tzur D.
Deaf cultures and Sign Languages of the world - Israel.
Israel & Jerusalem at the center of the world.
Israel Radio International: English news.
Jews and Israel - Soc.culture.jewish newsgroups FAQ.
jhahinasl.(2008, July 18).
Jewish History in ASL #102- The State of Israel.
(2008, July 18). Jewish History in ASL #103 - The Government of Israel.
(2008, July 17). Jewish History in ASL #101- A Home for the Jews.
(2008, July 13). Jewish History in ASL #100- Israel's War for Independence.
(2008, July 11). Jewish History in ASL #99- 1947 C.E. the Exodus.
(2008, June 16). Jewish History in ASL #83- Settlement in Israel.
(2008, April 23). Jewish History in ASL #41- 538 BCE- Jews Return to Israel.
(2008, February 10). Jewish History in ASL #86-Rabbi Abraham Isaac Kook.
(2008, February 10). Jewish History in ASL #87- Modern Hebrew.
(2008, February 10). Jewish History ASL #88-Balfour, Weitzman, and White Paper.
The (almost) complete guide to WWW in Israel.
Jewish Deaf Culture6
A teacher's guide to the Holocaust. Victims of the Holocaust with disabilities.
Abrams, J. Z. (August 1998). Judaism and disability: Portrayals in ancient texts from the Tanach through the Bavli. Washington, DC: Gallaudet Press. ISBN: 1563680688
ASL dictionary of religious words. Requires Quicktime or Real Player. Webmaster: This is a Christian site, but many of the signs can cross over (no pun intended).
ASLPro.com - Religious signs. Some Christian, some Jewish.
Association of the Deaf in Israel.
Berke, J. (nd). Jewish Deaf Community.
Biesold, H. Crying hands: Eugenics and deaf people in Nazi Germany. ISBN: 1-56368-077-7.
Congregation Bene Shalom-Hebrew.
Deaf people and the Holocaust.
DeafTODAY. (2004, October 18). Symposium: DovenSHOAH - DeafSHOAH. The Foundation for Welfare of the Deaf Amsterdam (SWDA) organises a symposium called "DeafSHOAH". SHOAH (calamity, disaster) is the Hebrew word for the "Holocaust" that came over the Jewish Community during the second World War. The symposium looks at the consquences for a smaller community, namely the Deaf Community.
Exhibit on Deaf people during the Holocaust.
Gilbert, Laura-Jean. (Gallaudet Today, Fall 1998). Deaf people in Hitler's Europe.
Golub, B. (2007, December 6). Stand-up Comedy for the Deaf and hard of hearing people. Dick Capice at Carolines in New York City. Bob Golub developed and produce the first stand-up show in 1981.
Gottlieb, L. (October 1976). The Jewish Deaf community. In S. Strassfeld and M. Strassfeld, eds. The Second Jewish Catalog. New York: Jewish Publishing Society of America. ISBN: 0827600844.
Head, G. (2006, November 12). Carolyn Ginsburg and Mark Stern. EACH night, Carolyn Ginsburg and Mark Stern share pillow talk without the talk. They fall into their own silent language, revealing the day’s news and anxieties through lips, gestures and glances.
Hebrew Association of the Deaf - Congregation Bene Shalom.
Hebrew Association of the Deaf (Philadelphia, PA).
JDCC News Archives. Most issues from Issue 18 on have a page on "Deaf Jews in Sports".
Jewish Deaf Community Center. Links to other Jewish Deaf sites.
jhahinasl's Videos.Tons of info in ASL!
Kalish, J. The Deaf shall hear even written words. Two women in New York City are best friends. They do everything together, and share their most intimate thoughts. But there is one major difference. One of these women is deaf. Producer Jon Kalish brings us a rare glimpse into deaf culture (rare on the radio, indeed!) as he navigates some of the social, physical and religious issues in the lives of deaf friends and family in New York city.
Landau, R. (2005, May/June). Deaf Experiences at Daf Yomi Siyum. As part of the program and experience, Rabbi Chaim Tzvi Kakon arranged for the whole yeshiva and staff to attend the Daf Yomi Siyum in Toronto. He invited two interpreters, Dr. Leonard P. Siger and Dr. Mitchell Sutton. Dr. Siger can translate Yiddish and Dr. Sutton is fluent in ASL. The Deaf participants sat upfront felt very much a part of the Siyum.
LChaim2007. (2008, June 23). What correct name and true meaning of L'Chaim?
Orthodox Union. Hitler's silent victims: Holocaust commemoration to focus on the Deaf experience during the Holocaust.
OURadio.org.
Channel Jewish Deaf.Programs: (1) Pesach Shiur - Join Mordechai Weiss for the story of Pesach. (2) Ten Commandments - An in-depth look at the Aseret HaDibrot, the ten commandments.
Our WayHome page.
(1999). Jewish prayers translated into Sign Language: Our Way makes ancient prayers Deaf-friendly.
Philadelphia Hebrew Association of the Deaf, Inc.
Rabkin, R. The Sound of Silence. One of the liveliest Shabbat dinners we hosted was with a group of deaf teenagers.
Rothschild, K. S. (2006, October). Deafness & Judaism On Stamps.
Ryan, D. F. & J. S. Schuchman (eds.) Deaf people in Hitler's Europe. The book includes the best research from the Deaf People in Hitler's Europe 1933-1945 Conference and additional important work by scholars from the U.S. Holocaust Museum. Divided into three parts - Racial Hgiene, The German Experience, and The Jewish Deaf Experience - this volume presents papers on such topics as the role of medical professionals in deciding who should be sterilized, forbidden to marry, or murdered; the expense of educating deaf students when they could not be soldiers or bear "healthy" children; and the plight of deaf Jews in Hungary.
Schein, J. D. & Waldman, L. J. (Editors) (January 1986). The Deaf Jew in the modern world. New York: Ktav Publishing. Co. ISBN: 0881250961.
Schertz, J. (1999, Jan-Feb). Escaped at last through an underground tunnel.
Schroeder, C. (10 December 2007). A Chanukah Story.
An entertainment vlog by Carl Schroeder: Carl Schroeder shares one of his favorite Chanuka as told by his father.
Shuart, A. (1997). Signs in Judaism: A resource book for the Jewish Deaf community. New York: Bloch Publishing. Co. ISBN: 0819705055.
Singer, S. (June 29, 1999). Hearing it their way: Convention brings together Jewish deaf from around the country.
SLAVideoCenter. (2007, May 11). Shabbaton.
Lore explains what Shabbaton means and the Jewish traditions involved. Terminology is voiced for pronunciation purposes so that interpreters will know how to voice the word/phrase.
Soudakoff, S. A. (May-June 1996). History of Deaf Holocaust victims.
Strasser, T. (August 23, 1996). Deaf teenager signs her way into Jewish adulthood.
Strassler, B. (September/October 1996). Deaf Jews in sports.
The Institute for the Advancement of Deaf Persons in Israel initiates, develops and implements programs for the empowerment and independence of the deaf and hard of hearing community in Israel. The Institute is a registered, professional non-profit organization which was established in 1993 by professionals in the field of deafness.
The Jewish Deaf Resource Center. Since 1996, the Jewish Deaf Resource Center, Inc. (JDRC) has advocated for greater access so that Jews who are Deaf can lead rich and meaningful Jewish lives. JDRC, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization is a resource for the entire Jewish community, advising institutions on accessibility, offering Jewish storytelling in American Sign Language (ASL) for Deaf and hearing families, and training Judaic ASL interpreters. JDRC is unique in its team approach, with Deaf and hearing working collaboratively.
The Orthodox Union. (1999, April 15). Jewish "Rosa Parks" helps break the sound barrier.
TLVistas. (2008, January 7). Israeli Deaf. Seminar Kibbutzim: Deaf gathering for screening of Deaf Documentary by Haggith Gor Ziv. Scene: outside per-screening.
Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America. (1992). Signs of Shabbos: Handbook for Jewish Deaf and Hard of Hearing celebrating Shabbos in Sign Language. Illustrated signs for the blessings on Shabbos candle lighting, Kiddush, ritual washing of hands, and bread. Write: "Our Way" - NCSY/ 333 Seventh Ave/ New York, NY 10001.
Temple Beth Solomon of the Deaf.
The Jewish Deaf Congress, Inc., today is a vibrant organization, serving persons who are Jewish and Deaf or Hard of Hearing primarily in North America. Our mission is to provide religious, cultural, and educational experiences. Our people include those who became deaf before acquiring language, those who became deaf later in life, and those who are hard of hearing. Parents join our organization, as do grandparents. Some with our deaf constituents represent a community of interpreters or educators, and rabbis, or perhaps even children or siblings or just friends of deaf adults.
Warmund, A. Jewish Deaf Community Member Experience Survey. I have a dream of collecting personal naratives and background information to more closely define what Jewish Deaf Culture is and includes - to define what is the Jewish Deaf community member's experiance! Depending on how much information I get and how quickly it comes in and my freetime to organize it I may try to put together some preliminary finding and present them at JDC or maybe write an article of JDC's Quarterly newsletter. Any help you can give me in this endever will be greatly appreciated!
World around you. Deaf People trapped in Hitler's Holocaust.
Yeshivas Nefesh Dovid: An experience beyond words. Yeshivas Nefesh Dovid is the only one of its kind in the world. Geared specifically to the challenges and needs of deaf and hard-of-hearing students, vibrant and strong leadership is provided by role models, who are either deaf or hard-of hearing themselves. In addition to trained and qualified rebbeim, sign language interpreting services, speech pathology, audiology services and dorm supervision all complement the program. Recreational programming includes exercise, sports and swimming as part of the yeshiva's mission to enhance self-confidence through social development.
Zaurov, M. Moscow: Is there any Deaf Jewish Identity in Russia? Editor’s note: Mark Zaurov is a German graduate student (MA) at Hamburg University. He is majoring in Deaf Studies (Sign Language, Linguistic and Sociolinguistics, and Culture of the Deaf Community) and minors in History and Education. The education system is different in Germany than it is in the United States. Mark was born in Moscow and emigrated with his parents and deaf sister to Israel at the age of 3. Seven years later, the family moved to Germany.
נויגרשל, מ נקודת המפגש – חינוך, טכנולוגיה והלכה
רב סקט ןיינעב הבושת/םירגפמ םידליל הווצמ תב (PDF file). "A legal response to the question of having a bar or bat mitzvah ceremony for disabled children." Includes the question of deafness.
Colin's Kabbalah links. Very extensive!
The Inner dimension: A Gateway to the wisdom of Kabbalah and Chassidut.
Judaism 101: Kabbalah and Jewish Mysticism.
Kol Serach. Kabbalistic writings and Torah commentary from a Jewish feminine perspective.
Becher, Rabbi M. Soul food: The Jewish dietary laws.
Kashrut - Soc.culture.jewish newsgroups FAQ.
Kashrut.com. Keeping kosher on Passover.
Belief in Moshiach: A possibility or certainty?
Countering missionaries - Soc.culture.jewish newsgroups FAQ.
jhahinasl.(2008, May 27). Jewish History in ASL #71- Shabbati Zevi.
(2008, April 24). Jewish History in ASL #54-Bar Kochba Revolt 132-135 CE.
(2008, March 25). Jewish History in ASL #50- part 1- Jesus.
(2008, March 23). Jewish History in ASL #48-King Herod 37- 4 BCE.
(2008, March 23). Jewish History in ASL #49 - The Death of Herod 4 BCE.
(2008, March 23). Jewish History in ASL #51- Jesus- part 2.
(2008, March 23). Jewish History in ASL #54-Bar Kochba Revolt 132-135 CE.
(2008, February 12). Part 1 (of 5)- The Jewish Response to Missionaries in ASL.
(2008, February 12). Part 2 (of 5)- The Jewish Response to Missionaries (ASL).
(2008, February 12). Part 3 (of 5)- The Jewish Response to Missionaries (ASL).
(2008, February 12). Part 4- The Jewish Response to Missionaries- ASL.
(2008, February 12). Part 5 (of 5)- The Jewish Response to Missionaries in ASL.
Questions and answers about Moshiach.
Rambam's "The laws concerning King Moshiach".
jhahinasl.(2008, March 28). Rabbinic Stories in ASL#19-Hannah Rachel Webermacher.
(2008, March 26). Rabbinic Stories ASL#5- Rabbi Joshua Hananiah-Ugly container.
(2008, March 26). Rabbinic Stories ASL#6- Rabbi Joshua Hananiah-Brighter than.
(2008, March 26). Rabbinic Stories ASL#7- Rabbi Judah HaNasi- the Circumcision.
(2008, March 26). Rabbinic Stories in ASL#16- Rabbi Yehoshua ben Eilam.
(2008, March 25). Rabbinic Stories in ASL#1- Rabbi Hillel- Love for the Torah.
(2008, March 25).
Rabbinic Stories in ASL#2- Rabbi Hillel- Patience.
(2008, February 7). Rabbic Stories #15-Rabbi Soloveitchik of Brisk.
(2008, February 7). Rabbinic Stories #17-Rabbi Israel of Rizhin #1.
(2008, February 6). Midrashic Stories #3 -Why the Temple was built on Mt. Moriah.
(2008, February 6). Rabbinic Stories #13-Rabbi Akiva Eiger.
(2008, February 6). Rabbinic Stories #18-Rabbi Israel of Rizhin #2.
(2008, February 4). Rabbinic Stories in ASL #3. This story is about Rabbi Judah and Rabbi Eliezer.
(2008, February 4). Rabbinic Stories #12- Sukkot.
(2008, February 4). Rabbinic Stories in ASL #20-Chofetz Chaim #1.
(2008, February 4). Rabbinic Stories in ASL #21- The Chofetz Chaim #2.
(2008, February 3). Rabbinic Stories #10- The Hidden Tzaddik in ASL.
(2008, February 3). Rabbinic Stories #14- Rabbi Yosef Charif.
(2008, February 2). Midrashic Story #1- Abraham and the Broken Idols.
(2008, February 2). Midrashic Stories #2- "Why was the Torah given to the Jews?"
(2008, February 2). Midrashic Stories #4- Daniel and the Lion's Den.
(2008, February 2). Rabbinic Stories #9- Maggid of Mezrich-"No Problems!"
GENERAL
Fuchsberg Jerusalem Center
for Conservative Judaism. Haftarah commentary archive. Webmaster's note: This is useful for understanding how to interpret the Haftarah for Shabbat.
Jewish Publication Society Bible. Searchable. Hebrew and English.
jhahinasl. (2008, April 23). Jewish History in ASL #25-Kings & Prophets-Shaul.
Navigating the Bible: Haftarot.
Wells, H.G. (1922). A Short History of the World. XXII. Priests and Prophets in Judea.Yehosua (Joshua)
Joshua / Hebrew - English Bible / Mechon-Mamre. Text in Hebrew and English.
Shoftim (Judges)
Bar-Tzur, D. Jewish Bible translations, Judges (Shofetim).
jhahinasl. (2008, March 23). Jewish History in ASL #54-Bar Kochba Revolt 132-135 CE.
Judges / Hebrew - English Bible / Mechon-Mamre. The text in Hebrew and English.
Ruth (Ruth)
The Book of Ruth: A mystery unraveled - Shavuot with Aish.
jhahinasl. (2008, March 9). Jewish History in ASL #21- Ruth and Naomi.
Medan, Rabbi Y. Redemption in Megillat Ruth.
Prero, Rabbi Y. Shavuos - Megiallas Rus - Torah.org.
Ruth / Hebrew - English Bible / Mechon-Mamre. The text in Hebrew and English.
Shavuot: Ohr Somayach. Click entires under "Ruth".
Shmuel (Samuel)
1 & 2 Samuel / Hebrew - English Bible / Mechon-Mamre. The text in Hebrew and English.
jhahinasl. (2008, February 17). Jewish History in ASL- topic #22- Hannah.
Melachim (Kings)
1 & 2 Kings / Hebrew - English Bible / Mechon-Mamre. The text in Hebrew and English.
Divrei haYamim (Chronicles)
1 & 2 Chronicles / Hebrew - English Bible / Mechon-Mamre. The text in Hebrew and English.
Nechemiah (Ezra & Nehemia)
Ezra & Nehemiah / Hebrew - English Bible / Mechon-Mamre. The text in Hebrew and English.
jhahinasl. (2008, April 14). Jewish History in ASL #43- Ezra and Nehemiah.
Esther (Esther)
Bar-Tzur, D. Jewish Bible translations, Esther (Ester).
Esther / Hebrew - English Bible / Mechon-Mamre.
The Megillah story. A summary with footnotes.
Megillas Esther - Review and commentaries on the Megillah (Book of Esther).
127 insights into Megillas Esther.
Prero, Rabbi Y. Megillas Esther or alternate site.
Purim articles from Yeshivat Har Etzion. Many articles on the Megillah.
Iyov (Job)
Iyov (Job) - torah.org.
Job / Hebrew - English Bible / Mechon-Mamre. The text in Hebrew and English.
Tehillim (Psalms)
Bar-Tzur, D. Jewish Bible translations, Tehillim (Psalms).
Baumol, Rabbi A. Tehillim: The book of Psalms: Mizmor 27: Faith in the "Land of life" and Mizmor 40.
Homnick, Y. D. Introduction to Tehilim by Rabbi Yaakov D. Homnick. Real Stream/MP3 Download/MP3 Split. Tape 1 (59:38) "The Towering Individual"; Tape 2 (60:54) "Willing to Create"; Tape 3 (59:12) "Master Plan"; Tape 4 (56:06) "Words Within Words".
Psalms / Hebrew - English Bible / Mechon-Mamre. The text in Hebrew and English.
Teachers Guide for Sefer Tehillim by Rabbi Ricky Hidary.
Tehillim from Midrash BEN ISH HAI. In Hebrew.
TEHILLIM ARTICLES > TZIPORAH HELLER.COM.
Tehillim - Psalms - Daily Torah Study. Scroll to the bottom of the page for Psalms other than those discussed the day you click on it.
Tehillim - Psalms - K'tuvim. Has the commentary of Rashi.
Mishlei (Proverbs)
מאגר–התנ''ך: משלי
Proverbs / Hebrew - English Bible / Mechon-Mamre. The text in Hebrew and English.
Kohelet (Ecclesiastes)
Ecclesiastes / Hebrew - English Bible / Mechon-Mamre.
Shir HaShirim (Song of Songs)
Introduction to Shir HaShirim.
Song of Songs / Hebrew - English Bible / Mechon-Mamre. The text in Hebrew and English.
Yeshayahu (Isaiah)
Isaiah / Hebrew - English Bible / Mechon-Mamre. The text in Hebrew and English.
jhahinasl. (2008, April 3). Jewish History in ASL #36- Isaiah.
Yirmiyahu (Jeremiah)
Jeremiah / Hebrew - English Bible / Mechon-Mamre. The text in Hebrew and English.
jhahinasl. (2008, April 4). Jewish History in ASL #38- Jeremiah.
Smiles, S. The Book of Yirmiyahu: A Teachers' Guide.
Eichah (Lamentations)
Lamentations 1 / Hebrew - English Bible / Mechon-Mamre. The text in Hebrew and English.
Yechezkel (Ezekiel)
Bar-Tzur, D. Jewish Bible translations, Ezekiel (Yechezkel).
Ezekiel / Hebrew - English Bible / Mechon-Mamre. The text in Hebrew and English.
Daniel (Daniel)
Daniel / Hebrew - English Bible / Mechon-Mamre. The text in Hebrew and English.
jhahinasl. (2008, April 23). Jewish History in ASL #40- Daniel.
Trei Assar (The minor prophets: Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadia, Yonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Chagai, Zechariah, and Malachi)
Amos / Hebrew - English Bible / Mechon-Mamre. The text in Hebrew and English.
Bar-Tzur, D. Jewish Bible translations.Hosea (Hoshea).
Gold, S. Jonah.
Habakkuk / Hebrew - English Bible / Mechon-Mamre. The text in Hebrew and English.
Haggai / Hebrew - English Bible / Mechon-Mamre The text in Hebrew and English.
Hosea / Hebrew - English Bible / Mechon-Mamre. The text in Hebrew and English.
Joel / Hebrew - English Bible / Mechon-Mamre. The text in Hebrew and English.
Jonah / Hebrew - English Bible / Mechon-Mamre. The text in Hebrew and English.
Malachi / Hebrew - English Bible / Mechon-Mamre. The text in Hebrew and English.
Micah / Hebrew - English Bible / Mechon-Mamre. The text in Hebrew and English.
Nahum / Hebrew - English Bible / Mechon-Mamre. The text in Hebrew and English.
Nativ, D. Yonah's flight from destiny.
Obadiah / Hebrew - English Bible / Mechon-Mamre. The text in Hebrew and English.
Reflections on Sefer Yonah (PDF file).
Zechariah / Hebrew - English Bible / Mechon-Mamre. The text in Hebrew and English.
Zephaniah / Hebrew - English Bible / Mechon-Mamre. The text in Hebrew and English.
Abrahamson, L. Talmud Torah. Jewish basics and Jewish belief.
Bechhofer, Rabbi Y. G. In G-d's image.
Exploring Judaism - Ohr Somayach interactive.
Grossman, Rabbi G. "Thinking aloud." Weekly articles.
Jerusalem views. Jewish philosophy.
Jewish thought - Soc.culture.jewish newsgroups FAQ.
Jewish thought - Ohr Somayach interactive.
jhahinasl. (2008, May 27). Jewish History in ASL #72- Baruch Spinoza.
Mesora - Sources for Jewish Philosophy and Law.
Rachmani, Rav H. An introduction to the thought of Rav A.I. Kook:The fruit and the tree, The flashes of holiness in the world, The holy and the secular.
Rosenberg, S. In the footsteps of the Kuzari: A n introduction to Jewish philosophy -God's call to man, God's universal call, and Judaism confronts the ISMs.
Shulem, B. Torah psychology. Many features.
Stanton, M. E. "All things common": A comparison of Israeli, Hutterite and Latter-day Saint Communalism.
Yeshivat Har Etzion archives. Various relevant entries.
Ziegler, Rav R. Introduction to the philosophy of Rav Soloveitchik.
Prayer
Bick, Rabbi E. Understanding the Shemona Esrei.
The Breslov Research Institute's Dvar Torah archive: Siddur.
Epstein, Rabbi Baruch.How to Tefillin.
Gold, S.
Chanting as a healthy modality.
jhahinasl.(2008, August 5). Blessing for food with explanations.
(2008, June 29). Aleynu in ASL - Prayer/Tefillah.
(2008, February 13). Amidah prayer in ASL - for daily service.
(2008, February 13). Ashrei in ASL.
(2008, February 13). Ayn Kelohaynu in ASL.
(2008, February 13). Blessing After Torah Reading- in ASL.
(2008, February 13). Blessing before Torah reading in ASL.
(2008, February 13). Kaddish prayer in ASL- half and full Kaddish.The Kaddish prayer and an explanation presented in ASL. Half and full Kaddish are presented. Some traditions use the full Kaddish for mourner's Kaddish, also, some use another version. You will need to check to see which is your tradition.
(2008, February 13). Tachinot prayers in ASL.
(2008, February 13). Torah is raised- What is said? in ASL.
(2008, February 10.) Havdalah for Shabbat in ASL.
(2008, January 27). About the Shma- explanation in ASL.
(2008, January 27). Emet prayer signed in ASL.
(2008, January 27). SHMA signed in ASL.
(2008, January 26). Blessing before reading the Haftorah.
(2008, January 26). Blessings After Haftorah Reading- in ASL.
(2008, January 26). Blessing for Washing Hands.
(2007, May 11). Blessing for bread/ Motzi in ASL.
(2007, May 11). Blessing for candlelighting for Shabbat in ASL.
(2007, May 11). Kiddush - Blessing over wine in ASL.
Halacha yomi - torah.org. Many entries on the laws on prayer.
Jewish worship - Soc.culture.jewish newsgroups FAQ.
Prayer for members of the Israel Defense Force and the government.
Prayer for MIA Israeli soldiers.
Preparing the heart and mind for prayer.
WebShas. Blessings and prayers.
Yeshivat Har Etzion archives. Various relevant entries.
Poet Ilya Kaminsky Speaks Against The Silence. Ilya Kaminsky's poems are sometimes deliriously happy and sometimes full of horror, but they are always immense in their ideas and their reach. Kaminsky's verse spans continents and centuries, and feels like it belongs to Russian immigrant dreamers, American tourists and the millions who perished in the Holocaust and Stalin's purges, all at once.
Bluethread. A neutral space to study Torah, Mitzvot, and their meaning to Reform Jews.
jhahinasl.(2008, September 19). Jewish History in ASL #119- Reform Judaism.
(2008, June 8). Jewish History in ASL #78- Reform Judaism.
(2008, June 2). Jewish History in ASL #76- Moses Mendelssohn & Haskalah.
Kraus, Rabbi J.Divrei Torah.
Reform's position on the role of women.
What is Reform Judaism? - Soc.culture.jewish newsgroups FAQ. Click on the links in the upper righthand corner to read the various pages in Section 18. This is extensive and makes for a great introduction to many aspect of Reform.
Bikkurim: an Incubator for New Jewish Ideas energizes and enriches the North American Jewish community by finding innovative Jewish ideas and nurturing them to sustainability. Matching entrepreneurial drive with organizational know-how, Bikkurim transforms the dreams of visionaries into a tide of initiatives that contribute meaningfully to Jewish life and expand the nature of Jewish community.
Progressive Jewish Alliance is a national membership organization dedicated to the Jewish traditions of pursuing peace, promoting equality and diversity, and ensuring social and economic justice in the United States, Israel and the Middle East, and throughout the world.
Society for Humanistic Judaism.
jhahinasl. (2008, July 25). Kosher Sex? Having Jewish Values in a Relationship.
Bar-Tur. Jewish signs an educated interprer should know: (1), which contains general vocabulary from "Aaron" to "Levi"; (2), which contains general vocabulary from "Maariv" to "Yom Kippur" and a section on Brit Milah; Epstein, Rabbi Baruch.How to Aliyah.
Gold, S. Time, space, Shabbat, Galut and Israel.
Humanism and Shabbat - Milk 'n honey.
jhahinasl.(2008, June 26.) Shabbat ( in ASL)- Part 8 of 9- What is Shabbat?
(2008, June 26.) Shabbat ( in ASL)- Part 9 of 9- What is Shabbat?
(2008, June 23.) Shabbat ( in ASL)- Part 6 of 9- What is Shabbat?
(2008, June 23.) Shabbat ( in ASL)- Part 7 of 9- What is Shabbat?
(2008, June 22.) Shabbat ( in ASL)- Part 5 of 9- What is Shabbat?
(2008, June 20.) Shabbat ( in ASL)- Part 1 of 9- What is Shabbat?
(2008, June 20.) Shabbat ( in ASL)- Part 2 of 9- What is Shabbat?
(2008, June 20.) Shabbat ( in ASL)- Part 3 of 9- What is Shabbat?
(2008, June 20.) Shabbat ( in ASL)- Part 4 of 9- What is Shabbat?
(2008, May 11). Blessing for candlelighting for Shabbat in ASL.
(208, May 11). Kiddush - Blessing over wine in ASL.
(2008, February 10.) Havdalah for Shabbat in ASL.
Learn about the Shabbat service. Good outline of the structure of the Shabbat service for the interpreter.
Pirchei shoshanim pictorial series: How to make Shabbos.
Schreiber, Rabbi D. Yeshivat Har Etzion archives: Laws of Shabbat.
Shabbat and holiday observance - Soc.culture.jewish newsgroups FAQ.
The Jewish Outreach Institute.
The Shabbat Index - Orthodox Union.
Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America. (1992). Signs of Shabbos: Handbook for Jewish Deaf and Hard of Hearing celebrating Shabbos in Sign Language. Illustrated signs for the blessings on Shabbos candle lighting, Kiddush, ritual washing of hands, and bread. Write: "Our Way" - NCSY/ 333 Seventh Ave/ New York, NY 10001.
The Virtual Beit Midrash library:
Halakha archives. See articles on Shabbat.
Weekly Hilchos Shabbos series.
The African Hebrew Israelites of Jerusalem.
Black Jews, Hebrews and Israelites.
The history of Ethiopian Jews.
Jews as a nation [subgroups] - Soc.culture.jewish newsgroups FAQ.
Judeo-Spanish: Birth, death, and re-birth.
Khazaria Info Center - A resource for Turkic and Jewish History in Russia and Ukraine.
Minorities in the Middle East. Scroll down to "Jews" for many articles.
Orion Center for the Study of the Dead Sea Scrolls.
Sephardic Genealogy in Morocco.
Talmud and MishnahAbout rabbinic literature/Talmud.
Daf Yomi - Gemara - Daily Talmud.
Daf yomi - ShemaYisrael. A variety of commentaries.
Daf-Yomi DafYomi Daf Yomi English.
Gemara Brochos Shema Tefillah.
Judaism primer - Torah.org. Click on entries under "Mishnah and Talmud".
Texts - torah.org. Click on links at "Advanced level".
The weekly Daf - Ohr Somayach interactive or alternate site.
Torczyner, M. WebShas - Index to the Talmud. The goal of WebShas is to provide a bibliography of the Talmud - to guide people to the places in the Talmud which discuss issues in which they are interested.
Wolfson, H. A. Talmudic method.
Yeshivat Har Etzion archives. Click on "Gemara Kiddushin", "Gemara Pesachim", or "Talmudic Methodology".
The attempt by David HaMelech to build a Temple.
The First Beit HaMikdash: The Temple of Shlomo.
Hypermikdash: Jersualem's Second Temple in word and picture.
Mesora. Click on "Tnach", then scroll down the column labeled "Sh'mos" to "The Temple Photos" and click. This includes the Tabernacle.
Parshat Tetazveh 5763. D'var torah and questions.
The Second Beit HaMikdash (Holy Temple) in Yerushaliyim.
Shirat Haleviim: The singing of the Leviim in the Temple.
Sutton, Rabbi A. (2000). The spiritual significance of the qetoret - The inner meaning of the incense.
The Temple (Beis haMikdash) - WebShas.
The Third Beit HaMikdash (Holy Temple) in Yerushaliyim.
TheThreeWeeks.com. See entries under "The Temple" for a tour of its structure.
The times of the Mishkan in the Wilderness.
Weiser, R. Virtual MIshkan. Detailed color pictures.
Torah (for other than Orthodox perspectives, see "Reform" or "Conservative")
Anshe Emes Parsha page. A summary of the parsha and short divrei Torah from a number of great historical scholars.
Archives of B'Ohalei tzaddikim: Parshas hashavuah through the eyes of the Chassidic masters. Specifically Chassidic masters.
Bar-Tzur, D. Jewish Bible translations:Genesis (Breishit)
Berman, Rabbi M. Parsha pearls - Jewish America. Somewhat terse without a full perspective.
Chapter IV--The letters and crowns. A discussion of the special script used to write Torah scrolls. This chapter is taken from The Tefillin Manual: The New Revised Edition (1975), written and freely distributed by Shmuel Rubenstein.
Chumash intelligent concept search.
Dvar Torah archive - The Breslov Research Institute. Specifically Breslov perspective.
Epstein, Rabbi Baruch. How to Aliyah.
Haaros. More advanced and philosophical.
Hebrew - English Bible / Mechon-Mamre. The Torah in English and Hebrew.
JewishAmerica. Scroll down to "Parsha" for several commentaries.
Jewish Heritage online magazine. Not a commentary, but two translations of the parsha (JPS and Schocken) as well as the JPS translation of the Haftarah, and a comic!
Jewish Publication Society Bible. Websmaster's note: If you are looking for a specific Parsha (Torah reading of the week), try the links below. If you are looking for specific verses independent of which Parsha they are in, search with this link. It offers the Masoretic text in Hebrew as well as an English translation.
jhahinasl.(2008, March 9). Jewish History in ASL #12- Moses --part 2.
(2008, March 9). Jewish History in ASL #13-Yitro.
(2008, March 9). Jewish History in ASL #14 Receiving the Law at Mt. Sinai.
(2008, March 9). Jewish History in ASL #15- Balaak and Balaam.
(2008, February 7). Jewish History-topic #7 Jacob returns to Canaan.
(2008, February 4). Jewish History in ASL-topic #6-Jacob marries.
(2008, February 3). Jewish History- Topic #1- Abraham.
(2008, February 3). Jewish History in ASL -Topic #2- The Sacrifice of Isaac.
(2008, February 3). Jewish History in ASL-Topic #3 Rebekkah.
(2008, February 3). Jewish History in ASL- topic #4- Jacob and Esau.
(2008, February 3). Jewish History in ASL -topic #5 -Isaac's Blessing.
Marmorstein, I. Mila yomit: Through the Torah one word at a time. An innovative and effective way to acquire deep knowledge of the Torah, the 5 Books of Moses, in its original Hebrew language. The Holy Zohar, the mystical commentary on the Torah, teaches that each word and letter of the Torah is holy and contains teachings and mysteries waiting to be revealed. MILA YOMIT assumes no prior knowledge and it invites the Torah to teach itself to the reader. It is informed by the teaching that each generation is invited to acquire the Torah for itself and to read it with fresh eyes and open minds.
Mesora. Click on red "Tnach". Articles by a variety of contemporary authors on a specific question about a given parsha.
Ohrnet archives - Ohr Somayach interactive or alternate site.
Ohr Yerushalayim - Divrei Torah. The YOY Online Dvar Torah Library has over 200 Divrei Torah available on the weekly Parsha, Chagim and Rosh Chodesh. Contributors to this page include both Rebeiim in the Yeshiva and alumni from various years.
Our Way.
TORAH BY E-MAIL. A once-a-week e-mail message about the upcoming Torah Reading (Parsha) on Shabbos. Also included is a weekly contest and OUR WAY News. This service is free and for all Jewish deaf who have e-mail. To receive
E-mail, send us your e-mail address, name and address to: ourway@ou.org.
Parsha archives - Ohr Torah Stone.
Parsha encounters - Chicago Community Kollel.
Parsha Q&A - Ohr Somayach interactive or alternate site. In depth questions on Parashat HaShavua with Rashi.
Parshat HaShavua: The weekly Torah portion - ShemaYisrael. A variety of commentaries.
Project Genesis. More than a dozen commentaries (Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced.)
Shamash: The Jewish Network
Divrei Torah -- Commentaries. Immense.
Sh'or Yoshuv. Click on "Parhsa".
Surf a little Torah - Yeshivat Har Etzion.
Terebelo, Rabbi M. A drop of dikduk - JewishAmerica.
The Torah - WebShas and Torah study -
WebShas.
Torah - Soc.culture.jewish newsgroups FAQ.
Torah insights - Orthodox Union.
Torah of Modzitz. Click on Torah.
Torah tidbits - Orthodox Union.
Torah portion - torah.org. Click on "Torah portion", which offers "Beginner", "Intermediate" and "Advanced".
Torah weekly - Ohr Somayach interactive.
Vortify Yourself - Adath Jeshurun of Newport News.
Weekly parshas
5761/ 5762 by English date for 2000 - 2001. This will identify and offer a copy of the weekly parsha for any given week. This is a good place to start in case you don't know what the parsha of the week is.
Weekly Torah portion - Aish.com.
Weekly Torah portion - Chabad.org.
Women's view on the Parsha - JewishAmerica.
American
Jewish women's history.
Amit Women in Israel - Our children, Israel's future.
Archival resources on the history of Jewish women in America.
Bar-Ilan, M. (March 3, 1997). Some Jewish women in
Antiquity.
Bat Kol: A Feminist house of study.
Bat Shalom. Palestinian and Israeli women for peace.
Beit Natan - Community Health Services for Women in Israel.
More
Books about Jewish women.
Bridges - A journal for Jewish Feminists and our friends.
Chabad.org. The Jewish woman.
Chazan, N. (2002). Women in public life [in Israel].
Diary of Eleanor Cohen Seixas, Southern Patriot.
Eishes chayil. Password protected.
EYAHT - College for Jewish Studies for Women.
The Fanya Gottesfeld Heller Center for the Studies of Women in Judaism (Israel).
Hadassah. Women's Zionist organization.
Hadassah (Southern California).
Heller, Rebbetzin T. Feminism and Judaism.
International Council of Jewish Women.
International Jewish Women's human rights watch.
International Research Institute on Jewish Women.
Jewish
American heroes and heroines.
Jewish-American history on the Web.
Jewish divorce website. A site that deals with the ins, the outs, and the consequences of dealing with Rabbinical Courts, with backup links to women abuse and other related sites.
Jewish Feminist resources - Renée Primack.
Jewish Girl Scout Interest Group (JGSIG),
Jewish Orthodox Feminist Alliance.
Jewish Renaissance Center or alternate site.
Jewish Women International. Breaking the cycle of violence.
Jewish
women in the U.S. Civil War.
Jewish Women's Studies - The Dinur Center for Research in Jewish History.
Kahn, A. (2000). What's a nice cosmo girl like you ... doing with an Orthodox husband!? Kohn, L. Women in Judaism.
Kol Serach. Kabbalistic writings and Torah commentary from a Jewish feminine perspective.
Kolot brings insights and innovative practices from the academic study of gender and Judaism to the Jewish community. The programs and materials developed by Kolot make the time-honored traditions of Judaism meaningful and relevant for contemporary Jews by supporting innovation in Jewish living and thought. As a feminist center in a rabbinical college, Kolot is well positioned to do so, with its director holding the Gottesman Chair in Gender and Judaism – the first and only chaired senior professorship in this field.
Kresel's Korner or alternate site. Is Judaism anti-women? A Jewish woman speaks out on various contemporary issues. Polite debate welcome.
Lichtenstein, D. Emma Lazarus.
Lilith. Overview of Lilith, Ancient sources for Lilitu/Lilit, Her role in Jewish mysticism, Kabbalistic demonology, In folklore and traditional literature, In modern magic.
Lilith - Independent Jewish women's magazine.
Lilith, my story. Lilith's personal story as told by a Jewish female kabbalist, kabbalistic writings. Dedicated to the Lilith in every woman as she listens for the voice of the One.
l.o. combat violence against women (Israel).
Ma'ayan: Machon Iyun le-Nashim/Torah Studies Initiative for Women.
Machon Alte Seminary (Israel).
Machon Chana. Women's institute for the study of Judaism.
The many lives of Kim Chernin.
MaTaN - The Sadie Rennert Women's Institute for Torah Studies.
MyJewishLearning.com - History & Community: Hadassah.
National Council of Jewish Women.
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada.
National Jewish Girl Scout Committee.
Nesher - Promoting women (Israeli magazine). In English.
Reform's position on the role of women.
Rosh Chodesh: A special holiday for women.
Sarah Foner - Hebrew author of the Haskalah.
Schapiro, L. Through the eyes of a mohelet.
Selected poetry of Emma Lazarus.
Shalom Center. Birth.
Sharsheret. Linking young Jewish women in their fight against breast cancer.
She'arim College of Jewish Studies for Women (Israel) or alternate site.
Slonim, R. The Mikvah. To the uninitiated, a modern-day mikvah looks like a miniature swimming pool. In a religion rich with detail, beauty, and ornamentation -- against the backdrop of the ancient Temple or even modern-day synagogues -- the mikvah is surprisingly nondescript, a humble structure.
Sonia Pressman Fuentes. Describes the book Eat first--You don't know what they'll give you - The adventures of an immigrant family and their Feminist daughter. The book is written with humor and a Jewish-Yiddish flavor.
Sterman, P. (August 4, 2000). Women cantors add their voices to local synagogues.
Tallan, C. Medieval Jewish women in history, literature, law, and art.
Torah Continuum - Women's study. Talks about the roles of Women and Judaism. What does it mean to be a woman and to be Jewish? Discussions of women and Judaism can be read off the internet, or one can be added to the email list.
Weisbard, P. H. (1997). Jewish
Women in America.
Woman and marriage - Soc.culture.jewish newsgroups FAQ.
A woman's journey - Judaism - The path to spiritual growth.
Women and Judaism: The question of learning.
Women for Israel's Tomorrow (Women In Green). Extensive photo/poster gallery.
Women in Judaism:
Study sheet 1.
Women in Judaism - A multidisciplinary journal.
Women
of Ravensbrück [concentration camp].
Women of valor: Partisans and resistance fighters.
Women's Institute for the Study of Judaism.
Women's
life and Jewish Feminism.
Women, Torah study and relationships.
Women's view on the Parsha - JewishAmerica.
Women's Volleyball Club - Hapoel Yoni Kiryat Motzkin - ISRAEL.
Yofi, Israel's Online Magazine for Women.
YourJewishFairyGodmother. Motivation, inspiration, support, problem-solving for life transitions, creative thinking, relationships, negotiating, or changes in any aspect of your life.
Breslov International tape and video library and radio broadcasts. Scroll down to "Tapes in Yiddish."
Elements of the Yiddish Hagode.
Glossary of Yiddish expressions.
Jewish short stories from Eastern Europe and beyond. Yiddish stories read in English.
Jewish Cultural Center and National Library.
SBS online. Scroll down and click on "Yiddish".
World of Hebrew and Jewish languages.
ייִדיש ווערטערבוך אויפֿן וועב
Yiddish Dictionary Online.
YIVO Institute for Jewish Research.
