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| Torah.org
(Project Genesis) |
| A repository of Jewish educational material
and a range of Torah activities. Includes beginner, intermediate, and advanced
level articles on Jewish law and ethics as well as philosophical and social
issues. Features sections on the basics of Judaism ("Judaism in a Nutshell"
and the "Judaism Primer"), gender issues, prayer and religious articles,
Judaism and Non-Jews, the Jewish Legal System and an audio archive.
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| Institutional
Affiliation |
Project Genesis,
Inc |
| Language(s) |
English |
| Level |
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Updated |
Daily |
Multimedia |
Audio |
| Address
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http://www.torah.org/ |
| Comments |
For
learning Torah. It
might appear to have ‘the basics’ of Judaism but these are
for knowledgeable or searching Jews. |
| Jewish
Heritage Online Magazine |
| A monthly online journal exploring Jewish text
study, culture and heritage. Each edition focuses on a different topic with
articles on biblical and talmudic literature, mysticism, modern poetry, Hebrew
language, art and music. The calendar section has articles with interesting
facts and stories related to the current Jewish month and its festivals. The
calendar archive collects previous articles. |
| Institutional
Affiliation |
MAXIMA Multimedia |
| Language(s) |
English |
| Level |
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Updated |
Monthly |
Multimedia |
None |
| Address
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http://www.jhom.com/index.htm |
| Comments |
Light weight and user friendly, but commercial
magazine. Some useful snippets (e.g. references to
particular words in Jewish writings, some biographies)
but only of use for online dipping. |
| Mesora:
Sources for Jewish Philosophy |
| Website created as a public reference and platform
for discussion on topics relevant to the Jewish community and for the study
and dissemination of Torah ideals. It contains articles on Torah philosophy,
theology, critiques of other religious beliefs, a listing of false beliefs,
Noachide philosophy, learning methods for studying the Torah, daily updates
on Social and Political topics concerning Israel, Mitzvah, T'Nach, and an
analysis of Jewish holidays. Also includes information on Mesora campaigns,
Torah discussion forum, suggested reading lists, and an audio archive of online
class lectures. |
| Institutional
Affiliation |
Mesora |
| Language(s) |
English |
| Level |
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Updated |
Daily |
Multimedia |
Audio |
| Address
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http://www.mesora.org/_private/mesora.html |
| Comments |
That
may be its heading, and simple language used, but the
philosophy is not the kind a secular academic student
is looking for. |
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Sermons and More |
| This is a very dynamic site with
a lot of different things to look at. Both text, visual art and music are
posted on this site. The site includes a range of discussions, liturgies,
sermons and a large range of published articles such as 'Rabbinic
officiation at same sex ceremonies' which is by Rabbi Joan Friedman. The
site also includes a lot of articles on the 'Jewish Left'. The site
publishes a yearly growing Haggadah and includes many other things such as
recipes and a Hebrew date conversion utility. Primary Sources: Sermons
for Rosh ha Shannah and Yom Kippur Secondary Sources:
Includes a site for mourning and condolence, a Sukkot meditation, 'How to
arrange for a Brit Milah', some personal responses on the Sho'a. |
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Institutional Affiliation |
None |
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Language(s) |
English |
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Level |
A-Level, BA, MA |
Updated |
Infrequently |
Multimedia |
Audio |
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Address |
http://www.davka.org/when/index.html |
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Comments |
The site has a very reform bias to it. |
| The
Virtual Beit Midrash Library |
| Archives, articles and other resources available
in Hebrew and English from the library. The archive databases are divided
by general subject catagories: Halakha Archives, Parsha Archives, and Course
Archives which incorporates the Yeshiva Archives, course materials and Holiday
journals by Roshei Yeshiva and the faculty about the holiday, in Halakha and
Aggada. Primary Sources: Halaka, Parsha, Yeshiva and Course archives
Secondary Sources: Full text of course materials in word format. |
| Institutional
Affiliation |
The Yerushalayim
Network |
| Language(s) |
English,
Hebrew |
| Level |
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Updated |
Weekly |
Multimedia |
None |
| Address
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http://www.vbm-torah.org/webarch.htm |
| Comments |
Yeshivah/Seminary
or learned Jewish students only; some in Hebrew. |
| Aish
HaTorah |
| "An organizations dedicated to answering
the vital question, 'Why be Jewish?" Features sections with articles
on Spirituality, Family Life, Dating, Society and Work, Jewish Issues, Holocaust
Studies, and Jewish Literacy. Also features information on the institutes
programs in Jerusalem, Russia and those aimed at Women. Other sections contain
articles on Jewish Holidays, an Ask the Rabbi feature, and Weekly Torah Portion. |
| Institutional
Affiliation |
Aish HaTorah |
| Language(s) |
English |
| Level |
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Updated |
Daily |
Multimedia |
None |
| Address
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http://www.aish.com/ |
| Comments |
Organisation
seeking to bring Jewish people back to the fold.
Section
on the Holocaust includes a fairly comprehensive bibliography. |
Centre
for Jewish Studies, Department of Religions & Theology
University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PL, UK
Web www.mucjs.org Tel 0161 2753614
Email cjs@man.ac.uk
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