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Resources for religious/ spiritual interpreting: Judaism1

David Bar-Tzur

Created 10 April 2000, links updated monthly with the help of LinkAlarm.

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image of audiotapeAudiotapes and audio CDs2

Being 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.

Star of David bullet613.org - audio (and video) shiurim.

Star of David bulletBircas Hatorah. Listen to today's classes.

Star of David bulletBrandman tape library.

Star of David bulletChabad-Lubavitch: Daily study. Scroll to bottom for links to "Real Audio".

Star of David bulletDaf HaYomi in Yiddish.

Star of David bulletHaSicha HaYomis. In Yiddish.

Star of David bulletIsrael Radio International. "Click hear to listen".

Star of David bulletJewish Audio and Video. Delivering Jewish education to the world using RealAudio technology.

Star of David bulletJewish mp3 audio tape downloads. Torah mp3s of Judaism - Free streaming.

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Star of David bulletOhr Somayach audio.

Star of David bulletOrthodox Union: Torah dimensions.

Star of David bulletTES - Largest Distributor of Jewish Software, Hebrew Language and Bible Software.

Star of David bulletTstRadio.com.

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Star of David bulletYad Yechiel. Rabbi Yissocher Frand.

Star of David bulletYeshivat Hakotel.

Star of David bulletYiddish Radio Project.

Star of David bulletYiddish Voice or alternate site. In Yiddish with some English. Scroll down to "Yiddish Voice internet audio service" and "Other interesting Internet audio sites".

Star of David bulletThe Yiddish Voice store.


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Star of David bulletAbrams, J. Z. (August 1998).

Washington, DC: Gallaudet Press. ISBN: 1563680688.

Star of David bulletArtScroll.com.

Star of David bulletBooks on contemporary Halacha and science.

Star of David bulletBridger, D. & Eban, A. (designer) (September 1976). Behrman House, Inc. ISBN: 0874411203

Star of David bulletCostello, E. & Lehman, L. (illustrator) (April 1986). New York: Bantam Doubleday Dell Pub; ISBN: 0553342444

Star of David bulletGahn-Lipman, D.E. (December 1994). Jason Aronson; ISBN: 1568211821

Star of David bullet Gottlieb, L. (October 1976). The Jewish Deaf community. In S. Strassfeld and M. Strassfeld, eds. New York: Jewish Publishing Society of America. ISBN: 0827600844.

Star of David bulletGreen, I. (March 1997). Hungry Minds, Inc ISBN: 1558285156.

Star of David bulletGross, D. C. (March 1980). Sbs Pub; ISBN: 0899610021.

Star of David bulletInternational bibliography of sign language - Deaf Jews.

Star of David bulletLevin, M. (November 1996). San Francisco: No Starch Press. ISBN: 1886411166. CD-Rom included.

Star of David bulletMagida, A. J. & Matlins, S. (Editors) (April 1999). , 210-247. SkyLight Paths Publishing. ISBN: 1893361012.

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Star of David bulletNamir, 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.

Star of David bulletReading lists - Soc.culture.jewish newsgroups FAQ.

Star of David bulletRomm, D. and Aronson, J. (June 1996). Aronson, Inc. ISBN: 1568219148.

Star of David bulletRyan, 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.

Star of David bulletSamuel, E. (November 1998). New York: Union of American Hebrew Congregations. ISBN: 0807400610.

Star of David bulletSavir, C. (Editor) (1992). Gateway to Israeli Sign Language. Tel Aviv: The Association of the Deaf in Israel. (13 Sd. Yad Labanim, Tel Aviv 61090)

Star of David bulletSchein, J. D. & Waldman, L. J. (Editors) (January 1986). New York: Ktav Publishing. Co. ISBN: 0881250961.

Star of David bulletShuart, A. (1997). New York: Bloch Publishing. Co. ISBN: 0819705055.

Star of David bulletTelushkin, J. (1991). New York: William Morrow & Co. ISBN 0-688-08506-7.

Star of David bulletThird Temple: books.

Star of David bulletUnion 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.

Star of David bulletUrim Publications.


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Star of David bullet613.org.: Jewish America: video shiurim.

Star of David bulletBar-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.

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Star of David bulletDeaf Missions. The Bible: American Sign Language Translation.

Star of David bulletDor l' Dor.

Star of David bulletFant, L. Bible characters. If you scroll down, you can see these videotapes listed separately.

Star of David bulletGinsburgh, J. C. Singing and signing Hebrew blessings and songs.

Star of David bulletJewish Audio and Video. Delivering Jewish education to the world using RealAudio technology.

Star of David bulletJewish 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.

Star of David bulletJewishStore.com. Click on "videos".

Star of David bulletPANERGY.

Star of David bulletRealVideo gallery. Chabad-Lubavitch.

Star of David bulletSame same. Documentary on the Jewish Deaf Community (1986). Aavailable for $25. Send e-mail to or a check for $25 to Marla Petal, 855 Castleway Court, Port Hueneme, CA 93041.

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Star of David bulletThe 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.

Star of David bulletYad b'yad [Hand in hand] with EJ. Includes aleph-bet, oseh shalom, brachot for candles, wine and bread, the first two lines of the Shema and a study guide. $15 and Yad b'yad sheni [Hand in hand, II]. Includes general vocabulary used in Jewish settings, the Shema and V'ahavta, names of the holidays, historical names, and a study guide. $25. Both tapes together, $35. Those ordering need to add a note with their name, address, phone number and which tape(s) they want. E. J. Cohen, 33154 Lake Garrison ST, Fremont, CA 94555-1222.


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Star of David bulletThe 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.


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Star of David bulletBas Ayin: A journal of Jewish spirituality.

Star of David bulletBrunnlehrman, N. (2000, December). "The Joys and Challenges of Interpreting Jewish Prayers. It Isn't About Signs Any More!" RID Views.

Star of David bulletB'Yachad (Together).

Star of David bulletThe CCAR (Central Conference of American Rabbis) Journal. Reform.

Star of David bulletChabad Online Magazine

Star of David bulletCleveland Jewish News.

Star of David bulletDei'ah veDibur (Online Torah newspaper).

Star of David bulletChazon: Newsletter of Torah thoughts.

Star of David bulletCooper, S. (2000, April). "Including Deaf Jews in Judaism: Signing the Sh'ma." RID Views.

Star of David bulletGracer, 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.

Star of David bulletHigh, 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.

Star of David bulletInnerNet.

Star of David bulletInternational bibliography of sign language - Deaf Jews.

Star of David bulletJewish Deaf Community Center News: Archives.

Star of David bulletJewish Heritage online magazine.

Star of David bulletJewish Studies. The Internet magazine of the Teshuva movement.

Star of David bulletThe Jewish Week.

Star of David bulletKerem: Creative explorations in Judaism.

Star of David bulletLilith - Independent Jewish women's magazine.

Star of David bulletNesher - Promoting women (Israeli magazine). In English.

Star of David bulletThe Jewish Deaf Voice.

Star of David bulletThe Jewish Journal of Greater Los Angeles.

Star of David bulletThe Jewish Observer.

Star of David bulletWilson, M. (2000, June). "Meaning Based Interpretation in Judaism." RID Views, 10-11.

Star of David bulletWomen in Judaism - A multidisciplinary journal.

Star of David bulletYofi, Israel's online magazine for women.


movie of letter being mailedMailing lists and newsgroups

[Note: all submissions and responses of a group are sent to it and to you by e-mail on a given topic]

Star of David bulletThe 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.

Star of David bulletCataList. Click on "Search for a mailing list of interest" and search "Jewish".

Star of David bulletDeafJewishList. To subscribe, send the message

subscribe DeafJewishList [your name]

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Star of David bulletDeaf 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!

Star of David bulletJEWISH-DEAF. To subscribe, send to: a message consisting of the line: SUB JEWISH-DEAF your name.

Star of David bulletJewish learning mailing lists.

Star of David bulletJewish Sign Discussion Group (JSDG). To join, contact David Kay at

Star of David bulletJewish 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 . They started this service on September 12, 2000 with 55 members.

Star of David bullet Mila Yomit: The Torah Word of the Day. Email request to:

Star of David bulletOrthodox Union: e-mail lists.

Star of David bulletReferences and getting connected - Soc.culture.jewish newsgroups FAQ.

Star of David bulletShamash - e-mail lists and archives..

Star of David bulletSign4Him. [For religious interpreters and interested Deaf consumers, mostly Christian]. To subscribe, send a message to: or click below.

Subscribe to sign4him
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FindMail List Archive.
A mailing list hosted by FindMail.

Star of David bulletSoc.culture.jewish newsgroups FAQ.

Star of David bulletTannenbaum, A. Judaism and Jewish resources. Click "mailing lists."

Star of David bulletTorah mailing lists.

Star of David bulletTorahnet. Click on "Internet subscription lists".

Star of David bullet 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!!

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Association of the Deaf in Israel.

Star of David bulletBeth Torah of the Deaf
1712 Avenue T
Brooklyn, NY 11229

Star of David bulletBrooklyn Hebrew Society of the Deaf
% The Hebrew Educational Society
9502 Seaview Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11236

Star of David bulletCongregation Beth Or of Queens
% New York Society for the Deaf
344 E 14th St
New York, NY 10003

Star of David bulletHebrew Association of the Deaf (HAD)
% New York Society for the Deaf
344 E 14th St New York, NY 10003

Star of David bulletHebrew Association of the Deaf, Inc.
8027 Castor Ave.,
Phila. Pa.

Star of David bulletJewish Deaf Association (UK).

Star of David bulletJewish Deaf Community Center.

Star of David bulletOutreach Judaism
PO Box 789
Monsey, NY 10952

Star of David bulletOur Way.

Star of David bulletTemple Beth Solomon of the Deaf.

Star of David bulletThe 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.

Star of David bulletThe 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.

Star of David bulletUnion for Reform Judaism

Star of David bulletWorld Organisation of Jewish Deaf
Helen Keller Center
PO Box 9001
Tel Aviv 61 090 ISRAEL


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Star of David bulletConsult with Jewish Deaf people, knowledgeable signers, and Rabbis experienced working with interpreters.


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Web sites Note: An extremely thorough search engine for Jewish topics is MavenSearch.

Poetry
GENERAL Bar/bat mitzvah Brit milah (Bris) Chassidut (Hassidim) Chatunah (Jewish wedding - and divorce)
Comparative religious analysis Conservative Judaism Conversion Deaf-Blind resources Disability
Ethics and the Mussar Movement Funerals and mourning Gay Jews Halacha (Jewish law and ethics) Heaven & hell?
Hebrew History and current events Holidays Holocaust & pogroms Humor
Interpreting and access issues Israel Jewish Deaf culture Kabbalism and mysticism Kashrut (Kosher dietary laws)
Meshiach (Messiah) Midrash, Aggadata, & Rabbinic stories Nach (The Jewish Bible outside of the First Five Books) Prayer Philosophy
Reform Judaism Secularism & social change Sex Shabbat (Sabbath) Subgroups
Tabernacle and Temple Talmud Torah Women and Judaism Yiddish

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About.com: Judaism.

Star of David bulletAish seminars.

Star of David bulletBeliefnet - Judaism.

Star of David bulletBritish Torah Network.

Star of David bulletChabad Lubavitch in cyberspace.

Star of David bulletEdah: The courage to be modern and Orthodox.

Star of David bulletGlossary - Jewish Virtual Library.

Star of David bulletJewish America.

Star of David bulletJewish glossary - Lamed.org.

Star of David bulletJewish Reconstructionist Federation.

Star of David bulletJews for Judaism.

Star of David bulletjhahinasl's Videos.signing handsJewish 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.

Star of David bulletJudaica collection.

Star of David bulletJudaism 101. Also has intermediate and advanced essays.

Star of David bulletJudaism in the modern age.

Star of David bulletJudaism FAQs.

Star of David bulletKolel: The Adult Centre for Liberal Jewish Learning.

Star of David bulletLearn from our sages.

Star of David bulletMaimonides. 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.

Star of David bulletHaMakor. The goal of HaMakor is to offer bibliographic help in researching topics within traditional Jewish literature.

Star of David bulletMesora. Dedicated to the scriptural and rabbinical verification of authentic beliefs and practices.

Star of David bulletMiscellaneous - Soc.culture.jewish newsgroups FAQ.

Star of David bulletNishma.

Star of David bulletOhr Somayach interactive.

Star of David bulletPirchei shoshanim. Ideal for children, but I like it too.

Star of David bulletReligious tolerance.com: Judaism. Lots of basic information in a concise form.

Star of David bulletSchueller House. Bringing non-Jews to Torah.

Star of David bulletThe Shalom Center.

Star of David bulletSouth African Jewish Network.

Star of David bulletSYTN forums.

Star of David bulletTannenbaum, A. Judaism and Jewish resources.

Star of David bulletTopics that affect our Torah life.

Star of David bulletYeshivat Har Etzion archives. A plethora of delicious classes.

Star of David bulletZipple.com: The Jewish supersite.

Bar/bat mitzvah

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Milk N' Honey.

Star of David bulletNavigating the Bible II. Translation, commentaries, Hebrew, transliteration, chanting, haftarot, brachot (blessings), and summaries.

Brit milah (Bris)

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The Berit Milah (Bris) - Fred R. Kogan. M.D. or alternate site.

Star of David bulletThe Bris.

Star of David bulletBris Milah Northwest.

Star of David bulletMohel bris milah information website Mazal Tov!

Star of David bulletSchapiro, L. Through the eyes of a mohelet.

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Chasid Kilroy

Star of David bulletBreslov: Judaism with a heart.

Star of David bulletChabad: Glossary.

Star of David bulletChabad Lubavitch in cyberspace.

Star of David bulletFAQ on Hasidism (Chassidism).

Star of David bulletGlossary of terms in Chabad Chassidus.

Star of David bulletA guide to Chabad literature.

Star of David bulletHasidism.

Star of David bulletThe Inner dimension: A Gateway to the wisdom of Kabbalah and Chassidut.

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Star of David bulletKabbalah FAQ.

Star of David bulletThe Lubavitcher Rebbe.

Star of David bulletNishmas Chayim - Torah, Chassidut and Jewish spirituality.

Star of David bulletSichos in English.

Chatunah (Jewish wedding - and divorce)

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Agunah International.

Star of David bulletBecher, Rabbi M. The Jewish wedding ceremony.

Star of David bulletThe Hassidic wedding guide.

Star of David bulletJewish 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.

Star of David bulletKayama. A non-profit organization that provides information and assistance for obtaining a Jewish divorce (get).

Star of David bulletJewish Virtual Library: Marriage.

Star of David bulletJudaism 101: Marriage.

Star of David bulletCovenanting: Marriage and commitment. This includes many entries for same-sex unions.

Star of David bulletStories from Agunot.

Star of David bulletWoman and marriage - Soc.culture.jewish newsgroups FAQ.

Comparative religious analysis

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Abrahamic Celebrations: Jewish, Christian, & Muslim Connections.

Conservative Judaism

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Jewish Theological Seminary.

Star of David bulletThe Masorti (Conservative) Movement in Israel.

Star of David bulletUnited Synagogue of Conservative Judaism.

Star of David bulletWolf, A. J. (Spring 1998) AJC - The theology of Conservative Judaism.

Conversion

Star of David bulletAish.com.

What of the non-Jew who wishes to convert to Judaism?

Star of David bulletConversion, intermarriage, and "Who is a Jew?" - Soc.culture.jewish newsgroups FAQ.

Star of David bulletConverting to Judaism.

Star of David bulletThe Gerus [Conversion] Support Forum page.

Star of David bulletNishma. Click on "Jew and non-Jew" and "Jewish identity" in the left frame at the bottom under "Special topics".

Star of David bulletTaragin, Rav M. "Talmudic Methodology: The process of geirut."

Deafblind resources

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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.

Star of David bulletHeritage 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.

Disability

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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.

Star of David bulletJewish 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!

Star of David bulletNational 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.

Star of David bulletShellabarger, T. (2003, July/August). Jewish Deaf-Blind Community.

Star of David bulletThe 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 and the Mussar Movement

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Ethics Index Page - Torah.org.

Star of David bulletjhahinasl. (2008, June 13). Jewish History in ASL #80-Rabbi Salantar/Mussar Movement.signing hands

Star of David bulletMarsha B. Cohen's Jewish Ethics Resource Site.

Star of David bulletMy Jewish Learning: Jewish Ethics: Some Concepts & Ideas.

Star of David bulletThe 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.

Star of David bulletWikipedia. Jewish ethics.

Funerals and mourning

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Death and mourning - WebShas.

Star of David bulletThe Jewish funeral - A celebration of life.

Star of David bulletJewish funerals, burial, and mourning.

Star of David bulletLChaim2007.signing hands

Star of David bulletKaddish: The Jewish mourner's prayer - Orthodox Union.org.

Star of David bulletShema Yisrael - Burial introduction. Very extensive!

Star of David bulletSoudakoff, S. A. Jewish funeral and mourning customs.

Star of David bulletShalom Center. Death and mourning.

Star of David bulletThe Jewish way of death.

Star of David bulletThe Yizkor section index - Orthodox Union.org.

Gay Jews

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A resolution on promoting equal employment and leadership opportunities for Lesbians and Gays in the Reform Movement or alternate site.

Star of David bulletAgudah -- 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.

Star of David bulletAVIV 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.

Star of David bulletBeing Gay vs. being Jew.

Star of David bulletBet Mishpachah. Click on "D'rashot."

Star of David bulletBeth Chayim Chadashim. Click on "Drashot/Sermons" and "Queer liturgy."

Star of David bulletBet Mishpachah. Washington, DC's egalitarian synagogue embracing a diversity of sexual and gender identities.

Star of David bulletBeth Simchat Torah.

Star of David bulletCivil marriage for Gay and Lesbian Jewish couples.

Star of David bulletCongregation Beth E-l Binah.

Star of David bulletCovenanting: Marriage and commitment. This includes many entries for same-sex unions.

Star of David bulletEtz Chaim.

Star of David bulletFeygelah - Montreal's Organization for Queer Jews.

Star of David bulletFilms That Change The World. Movie about Orthodox Gay Jews.

Star of David bulletFrum Gay Jews.

Star of David bulletgayjews -- mailing list. To subscribe, send mail to: with the message: subscribe gayjews yourname

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.

Star of David bulletGayJews.org.

Star of David bulletGreater 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.

Star of David bulletHaifa Gay community home page.

Star of David bulletHomosexuality: Is there a unique Torah perspective?

Star of David bulletInternational Association of Lesbian & Gay Children of Holocaust Survivors.

Star of David bulletHebrew Union College Jewish Institute of Religion Sexual Orientation Issues in the Jewish Community.

Star of David bulletIsRealli - the State of Israel official blog » Gay Rights in Israel.

Star of David bulletJewish 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.

Star of David bulletJews 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.

Star of David bulletJQYouth. 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.

Star of David bulletKolot 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.

Star of David bulletKulanu (All of us): A program for congregations implementing Gay and Lesbian inclusions.

Star of David bulletKeshet Ga'avah (World Congress of GLBT Jews).

Star of David bulletLGBT community webring.

Star of David bulletLGBT (Jewish/Israeli) Art on the Web.

Star of David bulletLocate a Member Organization | Welcome to the World Congress of Gay Lesbian Bisexual and Transgender Jewish Organizations.

Star of David bulletOrthoDykes. 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.

Star of David bulletOrthoGays. The purpose of this site is to provide a home on the Internet for Orthodox Gay Jewish Men.

Star of David bulletPrideLinks.com - Jewish.

Star of David bulletQueerTheory.com: Jewish.

Star of David bulletTwice blessed: Everything Jewish and GLBT.

Star of David bulletUnion for Reform Judaism. Gay and Lesbian rights.

Star of David bulletWhat is Judaism's view on homosexuality? - URJ Ask the Rabbi FAQ.

Halacha (Jewish laws and ethics)

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Ask the Rabbi - Ohr Somayach interactive.

Star of David bulletBecher, Rabbi M. Taamei Hamitzvot - Reasons for the Commandments.

Star of David bulletBechhofer, Rabbi Y. G. Assorted articles. Scroll down past the Brandman tape library.

Star of David bulletBernstein, Y. (1998). Beyond the letter of the Law.

Star of David bulletBooks on contemporary Halacha and science.

Star of David bulletBusiness halacha page (advanced) - Darche noam.

Star of David bulletBusiness halacha page (advanced) - Torah.org.

Star of David bulletBusiness law - WebShas.

Star of David bulletChapter 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.

Star of David bulletChosen mishpat.

Star of David bulletConversion, intermarriage, and "Who is a Jew?" - Soc.culture.jewish newsgroups FAQ.

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Star of David bulletEthics - torah.org. "Beginner", "Intermediate", and "Advanced".

Star of David bulletEthics of the mind.

Star of David bulletFAQ's on hilchos Shabbos.

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Star of David bulletHalacha online - Kollel Toras Chesed. Extensive.

Star of David bulletHalacha World Center. Ask questions of poskim and read the archives of answered questions.

Star of David bulletIgeret HaRamban. Click on "Life cycle guides" and then "Issues in practical halacha."

Star of David bulletThe immorality of morality.

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Star of David bulletJewish law - Examining Halacha, Jewish issues and secular law.

Star of David bulletJewish law - torah.org.

Star of David bulletJewish Week. (May 1995). Halacha concerning the Deaf.

Star of David bulletJudaism in the workplace.

Star of David bulletThe laws of Shvi'is.

Star of David bulletLifecycles - torah.org.

Star of David bulletMeaning in Mitzvot - Orthodox Union.org. Extensive list!

Star of David bulletMezuzah.

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Star of David bulletMilk N' Honey: Halacha.

Star of David bulletMidos: The measure of Man - Kollel Toras Chesed.

Star of David bulletMiscellaneous practice questions - Soc.culture.jewish newsgroups FAQ.

Star of David bulletMitzvos - Commandments.

Star of David bulletMorgan, M.Arugos Habosem: A guide to the laws of family purity.

Star of David bulletOrthodox Union - "ask the rabbi".

Star of David bulletPirchei 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.)

Star of David bulletThe question of dual moralities.

Star of David bulletThe Shema Yisrael Shmiras Halashon Center. (Proper speech).

Star of David bulletStudent, G. Sources regarding Kol Isha.

Star of David bulletTaharah and Tumah (Purity and impurity) - WebShas.

Star of David bulletTexts - torah.org. See esp. "Advanced".

Star of David bulletWeinbach, Rabbi M. Taryag Mitzvot. The 613 Commandments.

Star of David bulletYeshivat Har Etzion. Click "Library", then "Halakha Shiurim".

Star of David bulletםירגפמ םידליל הווצמ תב רב סקט ןיינעב הבושת

Heaven & hell?

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Hebrew

Star of David bulletBabylon.

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.

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Star of David bulletFellman, J. Eliezer Ben-Yehuda and the revival of Hebrew (1858-1922).

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Star of David bulletHebrew/Greek fonts.

Star of David bulletHebrew-Jewish glossary.

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Star of David bulletHebrewOnline 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.

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Star of David bulletHebrew, some history!

Star of David bulletHebrew 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.

Star of David bulletjhahinasl. (2008, February 10). Jewish History in ASL #87- Modern Hebrew.signing hands

Star of David bulletMiddle East studies: Hebrew.

Star of David bulletMilon 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.

Star of David bulletMorim.com.

Star of David bulletPurchase Hebrew language products.

Star of David bullet"Reading Hebrew on the Web" and "Torah/Talmud texts in Hebrew." These links are just before the first horizontal rule ("line") on the page.

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Star of David bulletShofar.net. In Hebrew.

Star of David bulletThe history of Eliezer Ben-Yehuda Hebrew.

Star of David bulletWorld of Hebrew and Jewish languages.

Star of David bulletYamada Language Center WWW guide: Hebrew.

History and current events See also Holocaust

Star of David bulletThe American Jewish Historical Society.

Star of David bulletAmerican Jewish history.

Star of David bulletAmerican Jewish women's history.

Star of David bulletAnatolia: Judaism.

Star of David bulletArchival resources on the history of Jewish women in America.

Star of David bulletBar-Ilan, M. (March 3, 1997). Some Jewish women in Antiquity.

Star of David bulletChazan, N. (2002). Women in public life [in Israel].

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Star of David bulletJewish American heroes and heroines.

Star of David bulletJewish American history on the Web.

Star of David bulletSoudakoff, S. A. (1995, November-December). Jewish Deaf education.

Star of David bulletThe Jewish History Resource Center.

Star of David bulletJewish literacy - Jewish history.

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Star of David bulletJTA - Global Jewish news.

Star of David bulletJudaism. Nice concise timeline.

Star of David bulletLitvak: American Jews, American Jewish History, Jewish Camps, Black Jews, Tzedakah and Charity.

Star of David bulletNational Museum of American Jewish History.

Star of David bulletTannenbaum, A. Judaism and Jewish resources.

Star of David bulletThis day in Jewish history - Orthodox Union.org.

Star of David bulletTorah genealogies.

Star of David bulletWells, H.G. (1922). A Short History of the World.

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Crying Hands by David Bloch

Holocaust & pogroms5

Star of David bulletA teacher's guide to the Holocaust. Victims of the Holocaust with disabilities.

Star of David bulletAbout.com. Deaf people and the Holocaust.

Star of David bulletAntisemitism and rumors about Jews - Soc.culture.jewish newsgroups FAQ.

Star of David bulletBar-Tzur, D. Jewish signs an educated interpreter should know (4), which has a section on signs for the Holocaust.

Star of David bulletBiesold, H. ISBN: 1-56368-077-7.

Star of David bulletcantareadio. (2008, April 27). Deaf Survivor.signing hands This is a story about a young deaf jewish girl who survived the holocaust.

Star of David bulletChurban Europa - Soc.culture.jewish newsgroups FAQ.

Star of David bulletCybrary of the Holocaust.

Star of David bulletDeafTODAY. (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.

Star of David bulletExhibit on Deaf people during the Holocaust.

Star of David bulletGilbert, Laura-Jean. (Gallaudet Today, Fall 1998). Deaf people in Hitler's Europe.

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Star of David bulletMissing: Children of Germany's Deaf people.

Star of David bulletMuseum of tolerance.

Star of David bulletNational 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.

Star of David bulletOrthodox Union. Hitler's silent victims: Holocaust commemoration to focus on the Deaf experience during the Holocaust.

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Star of David bulletSchertz, 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.

Star of David bulletSoudakoff, S. A. (May-June 1996). History of Deaf Holocaust victims.

Star of David bulletUnited States Holocaust Memorial Museum.

Star of David bulletUnderstanding the Holocaust.

Star of David bulletWomen and the Holocaust.

Star of David bulletWomen of Ravensbruck [concentration camp].

Star of David bulletWorld 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.

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Humor

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Part 1, Part 2.video camera: This links to a video

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Interpreting and access issues

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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.

Star of David bulletCabot, V. (23 February 2001). Breaking the sound barrier: Deaf Jews become a part of communal life.

Star of David bulletCode of ethics and guidelines for interpreters/signers in religious settings.

Star of David bulletDeafTODAY. (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.

Star of David bulletEdelman-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.

Star of David bulletJacob, B. The Hearing Impaired child in the Jewish classroom.

Star of David bulletJewish Deaf Community Center - Archives. See back issues for "The interpreter's corner" by Lore Rosenthal, starting with Issue 25.

Star of David bulletOrthodox Union.

Star of David bulletParvaz, 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.

Star of David bulletRevamping Hillel’s The Jewish Terp Guide: A Recommendation Report with Deliverables.

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Deaf cultures and Sign Languages of the world - Israel.

Star of David bulletIsrael & Jerusalem at the center of the world.

Star of David bulletIsraeli culture.

Star of David bulletIsrael Radio International: English news.

Star of David bulletJews and Israel - Soc.culture.jewish newsgroups FAQ.

Star of David bulletJerusalem Mosaic.

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Star of David bulletThe (almost) complete guide to WWW in Israel.

Magen David I love you handJewish Deaf Culture6

Star of David bulletA teacher's guide to the Holocaust. Victims of the Holocaust with disabilities.

Star of David bulletAbrams, J. Z. (August 1998). Washington, DC: Gallaudet Press. ISBN: 1563680688

Star of David bulletASL 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).

Star of David bulletASLPro.com - Religious signs. Some Christian, some Jewish.

Star of David bulletAssociation of the Deaf in Israel.

Star of David bulletBerke, J. (nd). Jewish Deaf Community.

Star of David bulletBiesold, H. ISBN: 1-56368-077-7.

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Star of David bulletCongregation Bene Shalom-Hebrew.

Star of David bulletDeaf people and the Holocaust.

Star of David bulletDeafTODAY. (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.

Star of David bulletExhibit on Deaf people during the Holocaust.

Star of David bulletGilbert, Laura-Jean. (Gallaudet Today, Fall 1998). Deaf people in Hitler's Europe.

Star of David bulletGolub, 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.

Star of David bullet Gottlieb, L. (October 1976). The Jewish Deaf community. In S. Strassfeld and M. Strassfeld, eds. New York: Jewish Publishing Society of America. ISBN: 0827600844.

Star of David bulletHead, 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.

Star of David bulletHebrew Association of the Deaf - Congregation Bene Shalom.

Star of David bulletHebrew Association of the Deaf (Philadelphia, PA).

Star of David bulletJDCC News Archives. Most issues from Issue 18 on have a page on "Deaf Jews in Sports".

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Star of David bulletJewish Deaf Association (UK).

Star of David bulletJewish Deaf Community Center. Links to other Jewish Deaf sites.

Star of David bulletjhahinasl's Videos.signing handsTons of info in ASL!

Star of David bulletKalish, 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.

Star of David bulletLandau, 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.

Star of David bulletLChaim2007. (2008, June 23). What correct name and true meaning of L'Chaim?

Star of David bulletOrthodox Union. Hitler's silent victims: Holocaust commemoration to focus on the Deaf experience during the Holocaust.

Star of David bulletOURadio.org. Channel Jewish Deaf.signing handsPrograms: (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.

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Star of David bulletRabkin, R. The Sound of Silence. One of the liveliest Shabbat dinners we hosted was with a group of deaf teenagers.

Star of David bulletRothschild, K. S> (2006, October). Deafness & Judaism On Stamps.

Star of David bulletRyan, 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.

Star of David bulletSchein, J. D. & Waldman, L. J. (Editors) (January 1986). New York: Ktav Publishing. Co. ISBN: 0881250961.

Star of David bulletSchertz, J. (1999, Jan-Feb). Escaped at last through an underground tunnel.

Star of David bulletSchroeder, C. (10 December 2007). A Chanukah Story.signing hands An entertainment vlog by Carl Schroeder: Carl Schroeder shares one of his favorite Chanuka as told by his father.

Star of David bulletShuart, A. (1997). New York: Bloch Publishing. Co. ISBN: 0819705055.

Star of David bulletSinger, S. (June 29, 1999). Hearing it their way: Convention brings together Jewish deaf from around the country.

Star of David bulletSLAVideoCenter. (2007, May 11). Shabbaton.signing hands 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.

Star of David bulletSoudakoff, S. A. (May-June 1996). History of Deaf Holocaust victims.

Star of David bulletStrasser, T. (August 23, 1996). Deaf teenager signs her way into Jewish adulthood.

Star of David bulletStrassler, B. (September/October 1996). Deaf Jews in sports.

Star of David bulletThe 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.

Star of David bulletThe 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.

Star of David bulletThe Orthodox Union. (1999, April 15). Jewish "Rosa Parks" helps break the sound barrier.

Star of David bulletTLVistas. (2008, January 7). Israeli Deaf. Seminar Kibbutzim: Deaf gathering for screening of Deaf Documentary by Haggith Gor Ziv. Scene: outside per-screening.

Star of David bulletUnion 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.

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Star of David bulletThe 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.

Star of David bulletWarmund, 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!

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Star of David bulletYeshivas 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.

Star of David bulletZaurov, 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.

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Kabbalism and mysticism

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Colin's Kabbalah links. Very extensive!

Star of David bulletThe Inner dimension: A Gateway to the wisdom of Kabbalah and Chassidut.

Star of David bulletJudaism 101: Kabbalah and Jewish Mysticism.

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Star of David bulletKol Serach. Kabbalistic writings and Torah commentary from a Jewish feminine perspective.

Star of David bulletSichos in English.

Star of David bulletSpiral Nature: Kabbalah.

Kashrut (Kosher dietary laws)

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Soul food: The Jewish dietary laws.

Star of David bulletKashrut - Soc.culture.jewish newsgroups FAQ.

Star of David bulletKashrut.com. Keeping kosher on Passover.

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Meshiach (Messiah)

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As a new day breaks.

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Star of David bulletCountering missionaries - Soc.culture.jewish newsgroups FAQ.

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Star of David bulletQuestions and answers about Moshiach.

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Midrash, Aggadata & Rabbinic stories)

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Nach (The Jewish Bible outside of the First Five Books)

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Shir HaShirim (Song of Songs)

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Yeshayahu (Isaiah)

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Yirmiyahu (Jeremiah)

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Eichah (Lamentations)

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Yechezkel (Ezekiel)

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Daniel (Daniel)

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Trei Assar (The minor prophets: Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadia, Yonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Chagai, Zechariah, and Malachi)

Philosophy

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Talmud Torah. Jewish basics and Jewish belief.

Star of David bulletBechhofer, Rabbi Y. G. In G-d's image.

Star of David bulletBeing Jewish.

Star of David bulletExploring Judaism - Ohr Somayach interactive.

Star of David bulletGrossman, Rabbi G. "Thinking aloud." Weekly articles.

Star of David bulletJerusalem views. Jewish philosophy.

Star of David bulletJewish philosophy and belief.

Star of David bulletJewish thought - Soc.culture.jewish newsgroups FAQ.

Star of David bulletJewish thought - Ohr Somayach interactive.

Star of David bulletjhahinasl. (2008, May 27). Jewish History in ASL #72- Baruch Spinoza.

Star of David bulletJudaism 101 - Orthodox Union.

Star of David bulletMesora - Sources for Jewish Philosophy and Law.

Star of David bulletRachmani, 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.

Star of David bulletRosenberg, S. In the footsteps of the Kuzari: An introduction to Jewish philosophy -God's call to man, God's universal call, and Judaism confronts the ISMs.

Star of David bulletShulem, B. Torah psychology. Many features.

Star of David bulletStanton, M. E. "All things common": A comparison of Israeli, Hutterite and Latter-day Saint Communalism.

Star of David bulletYeshivat Har Etzion archives. Various relevant entries.

Star of David bulletZiegler, Rav R. Introduction to the philosophy of Rav Soloveitchik.

Prayer

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Understanding the Shemona Esrei.

Star of David bulletThe Breslov Research Institute's Dvar Torah archive: Siddur.

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Star of David bulletHalacha online. See entries for the laws of prayer.

Star of David bulletHalacha yomi - torah.org. Many entries on the laws on prayer.

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Star of David bulletWebShas. Blessings and prayers.

Star of David bulletYeshivat Har Etzion archives. Various relevant entries.

Poetry

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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.

Reform Judaism

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Bluethread. A neutral space to study Torah, Mitzvot, and their meaning to Reform Jews.

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Star of David bulletKraus, Rabbi J.Divrei Torah.

Star of David bulletReform Judaism (a magazine).

Star of David bulletReform Judaism homepage.

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Star of David bulletA resolution on promoting equal employment and leadership opportunities for Lesbians and Gays in the Reform Movement.

Star of David bulletTemple Israel (Westport, CT.)

Star of David bulletUnion for Reform Judaism.

Star of David bulletWhat 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.

Star of David bulletWomen of Reform Judaism.

Secularism & social change

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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.

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Sex

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Kosher Sex? Having Jewish Values in a Relationship.signing hands

Shabbat (Sabbath)

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(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;

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Time, space, Shabbat, Galut and Israel.

Star of David bulletHalacha online. See entries for the laws of the Sabbath.

Star of David bulletHumanism and Shabbat - Milk 'n honey.

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Star of David bulletLearn about the Shabbat service. Good outline of the structure of the Shabbat service for the interpreter.

Star of David bulletPirchei shoshanim pictorial series: How to make Shabbos.

Star of David bulletSchreiber, Rabbi D. Yeshivat Har Etzion archives: Laws of Shabbat.

Star of David bulletShabbat and holiday observance - Soc.culture.jewish newsgroups FAQ.

Star of David bulletThe Jewish Outreach Institute.

Star of David bulletThe Shabbat Index - Orthodox Union.

Star of David bulletUnion 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.

Star of David bulletThe Virtual Beit Midrash library: Halakha archives. See articles on Shabbat.

Star of David bulletWeekly Hilchos Shabbos series.

Subgroups

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The African Hebrew Israelites of Jerusalem.

Star of David bulletBlack American Jews.

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Star of David bulletBukharianJews.com.

Star of David bulletEuropean Sephardic Institute.

Star of David bulletThe history of Ethiopian Jews.

Star of David bulletJews as a nation [subgroups] - Soc.culture.jewish newsgroups FAQ.

Star of David bulletThe Jews of China.

Star of David bulletJudeo-Spanish: Birth, death, and re-birth.

Star of David bulletKaraite Korner.

Star of David bulletKhazaria Info Center - A resource for Turkic and Jewish History in Russia and Ukraine.

Star of David bulletMinorities in the Middle East. Scroll down to "Jews" for many articles.

Star of David bulletOrion Center for the Study of the Dead Sea Scrolls.

Star of David bulletScrolls from the Dead Sea.

Star of David bulletSephardic Genealogy in Morocco.

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Star of David bulletA page of Talmud.

Star of David bulletAbout rabbinic literature/Talmud.

Star of David bulletDaf Yomi - Gemara - Daily Talmud.

Star of David bulletDaf yomi - ShemaYisrael. A variety of commentaries.

Star of David bulletDaf-Yomi DafYomi Daf Yomi English.

Star of David bulletDaf Yomi Advancment Forum.

Star of David bulletEmail Talmud study group.

Star of David bulletGemara Brochos Shema Tefillah.

Star of David bulletHow to learn Gemara.

Star of David bulletJudaism primer - Torah.org. Click on entries under "Mishnah and Talmud".

Star of David bulletMishna yomis - ShemaYisrael.

Star of David bulletOU-Dafyomi.or.

Star of David bulletTexts - torah.org. Click on links at "Advanced level".

Star of David bulletThe weekly Daf - Ohr Somayach interactive or alternate site.

Star of David bulletTorczyner, 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.

Star of David bulletwww.DafYomi.org.

Star of David bulletWolfson, H. A. Talmudic method.

Star of David bulletYeshivat Har Etzion archives. Click on "Gemara Kiddushin", "Gemara Pesachim", or "Talmudic Methodology".

Tabernacle and Temple

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The attempt by David HaMelech to build a Temple.

Star of David bulletThe First Beit HaMikdash: The Temple of Shlomo.

Star of David bulletHypermikdash: Jersualem's Second Temple in word and picture.

Star of David bulletMesora. Click on "Tnach", then scroll down the column labeled "Sh'mos" to "The Temple Photos" and click. This includes the Tabernacle.

Star of David bulletThe Mishkan in Eretz Yisrael.

Star of David bulletParshat Tetazveh 5763. D'var torah and questions.

Star of David bulletThe Second Beit HaMikdash (Holy Temple) in Yerushaliyim.

Star of David bulletShirat Haleviim: The singing of the Leviim in the Temple.

Star of David bulletSutton, Rabbi A. (2000). The spiritual significance of the qetoret - The inner meaning of the incense.

Star of David bulletThe Temple (Beis haMikdash) - WebShas.

Star of David bulletThe Temple Institute.

Star of David bulletThe Third Beit HaMikdash (Holy Temple) in Yerushaliyim.

Star of David bulletTheThreeWeeks.com. See entries under "The Temple" for a tour of its structure.

Star of David bulletThe times of the Mishkan in the Wilderness.

Star of David bulletWeiser, R. Virtual MIshkan. Detailed color pictures.

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Anshe Emes Parsha page. A summary of the parsha and short divrei Torah from a number of great historical scholars.

Star of David bulletArchives of B'Ohalei tzaddikim: Parshas hashavuah through the eyes of the Chassidic masters. Specifically Chassidic masters.

Star of David bulletBar-Tzur, D. Jewish Bible translations:

Star of David bulletBerman, Rabbi M. Parsha pearls - Jewish America. Somewhat terse without a full perspective.

Star of David bulletChabad.org: Parshah.

Star of David bulletChapter 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.

Star of David bulletChumash intelligent concept search.

Star of David bulletDvar Torah archive - The Breslov Research Institute. Specifically Breslov perspective.

Star of David bulletEpstein, Rabbi Baruch. How to Aliyah.video camera: This links to a video

Star of David bulletHaaros. More advanced and philosophical.

Star of David bulletHebrew - English Bible / Mechon-Mamre. The Torah in English and Hebrew.

Star of David bulletJewishAmerica. Scroll down to "Parsha" for several commentaries.

Star of David bulletJewish 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!

Star of David bulletJewish 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.

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Star of David bulletמאגר התנ''ך

Star of David bulletMarmorstein, 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.

Star of David bulletMesora. Click on red "Tnach". Articles by a variety of contemporary authors on a specific question about a given parsha.

Star of David bulletOhrnet archives - Ohr Somayach interactive or alternate site.

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Star of David bulletOhr 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.

Star of David bulletOur 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: .

Star of David bulletParsha archives - Ohr Torah Stone.

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Star of David bulletParsha Q&A - Ohr Somayach interactive or alternate site. In depth questions on Parashat HaShavua with Rashi.

Star of David bulletParshat HaShavua: The weekly Torah portion - ShemaYisrael. A variety of commentaries.

Star of David bulletProject Genesis. More than a dozen commentaries (Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced.)

Star of David bulletP'shuto shel Mikra.

Star of David bulletShamash: The Jewish Network Divrei Torah -- Commentaries. Immense.

Star of David bulletSh'or Yoshuv. Click on "Parhsa".

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Star of David bulletTerebelo, Rabbi M. A drop of dikduk - JewishAmerica.

Star of David bulletThe Shalom Center.

Star of David bulletThe Torah - WebShas and Torah study - WebShas.

Star of David bulletTorah FAX in CyberSpace.

Star of David bulletTorah genealogies.

Star of David bulletTorah MiTzion.

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Star of David bulletTorah - Soc.culture.jewish newsgroups FAQ.

Star of David bulletTorah insights - Orthodox Union.

Star of David bulletTorah of Modzitz. Click on Torah.

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Star of David bulletTorah tidbits - Orthodox Union.

Star of David bulletTorah portion - torah.org. Click on "Torah portion", which offers "Beginner", "Intermediate" and "Advanced".

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Star of David bulletVortify Yourself - Adath Jeshurun of Newport News.

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Star of David bulletWeekly 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.

Star of David bulletWeekly Torah portion - Aish.com.

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Women and Judaism

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American Jewish women's history.

Star of David bulletAmit Women in Israel - Our children, Israel's future.

Star of David bulletArchival resources on the history of Jewish women in America.

Star of David bulletBar-Ilan, M. (March 3, 1997). Some Jewish women in Antiquity.

Star of David bulletBat Kol: A Feminist house of study.

Star of David bulletBat Shalom. Palestinian and Israeli women for peace.

Star of David bulletBeit Natan - Community Health Services for Women in Israel.

Star of David bulletBet Debora Berlin.

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Star of David bulletChabad.org. The Jewish woman.

Star of David bulletChazan, N. (2002). Women in public life [in Israel].

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Star of David bulletDiary of Eleanor Cohen Seixas, Southern Patriot.

Star of David bulletEishes chayil. Password protected.

Star of David bulletEYAHT - College for Jewish Studies for Women.

Star of David bulletThe Fanya Gottesfeld Heller Center for the Studies of Women in Judaism (Israel).

Star of David bulletHadassah. Women's Zionist organization.

Star of David bulletHadassah (Southern California).

Star of David bulletHeller, Rebbetzin T. Feminism and Judaism.

Star of David bulletInternational Council of Jewish Women.

Star of David bulletInternational Jewish Women's human rights watch.

Star of David bulletInternational Research Institute on Jewish Women.

Star of David bulletJewish American feminism.

Star of David bulletJewish American heroes and heroines.

Star of David bulletJewish-American history on the Web.

Star of David bulletJewish 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.

Star of David bulletJewish Feminist resources.

Star of David bulletJewish Feminist resources - Renée Primack.

Star of David bulletJewish Girl Scout Interest Group (JGSIG),

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Star of David bulletJewish pregnancy online.

Star of David bulletJewish Renaissance Center or alternate site.

Star of David bulletJewish Women International. Breaking the cycle of violence.

Star of David bulletJewish women in the U.S. Civil War.

Star of David bulletJewish women's archive.

Star of David bulletJewish Women's Studies - The Dinur Center for Research in Jewish History.

Star of David bulletJewish Women's WebRing.

Star of David bulletKahn, A. (2000). What's a nice cosmo girl like you ... doing with an Orthodox husband!?

Star of David bulletKohn, L. Women in Judaism.

Star of David bulletKol Serach. Kabbalistic writings and Torah commentary from a Jewish feminine perspective.

Star of David bulletKolot 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.

Star of David bulletKresel's Korner or alternate site. Is Judaism anti-women? A Jewish woman speaks out on various contemporary issues. Polite debate welcome.

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Star of David bulletLilith. Overview of Lilith, Ancient sources for Lilitu/Lilit, Her role in Jewish mysticism, Kabbalistic demonology, In folklore and traditional literature, In modern magic.

Star of David bulletLilith - Independent Jewish women's magazine.

Star of David bulletLilith, 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.

Star of David bulletl.o. combat violence against women (Israel).

Star of David bulletMa'ayan: Machon Iyun le-Nashim/Torah Studies Initiative for Women.

Star of David bulletMachon Alte Seminary (Israel).

Star of David bulletMachon Chana. Women's institute for the study of Judaism.

Star of David bulletThe many lives of Kim Chernin.

Star of David bulletMaTaN - The Sadie Rennert Women's Institute for Torah Studies.

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Star of David bulletMyJewishLearning.com - History & Community: Hadassah.

Star of David bulletNaamat Canada.

Star of David bulletNa'amat USA.

Star of David bulletNaomi Ragen's home page.

Star of David bulletNational Council of Jewish Women.

Star of David bulletNational Council of Jewish Women of Canada.

Star of David bulletNational Jewish Girl Scout Committee.

Star of David bulletNesher - Promoting women (Israeli magazine). In English.

Star of David bulletOur lives.

Star of David bulletRabbi Shefa Gold.

Star of David bulletReform's position on the role of women.

Star of David bulletRosh Chodesh: A special holiday for women.

Star of David bulletSarah Foner - Hebrew author of the Haskalah.

Star of David bulletSchapiro, L. Through the eyes of a mohelet.

Star of David bulletSelected poetry of Emma Lazarus.

Star of David bulletShalom Center. Birth.

Star of David bulletSharsheret. Linking young Jewish women in their fight against breast cancer.

Star of David bulletShe'arim College of Jewish Studies for Women (Israel) or alternate site.

Star of David bulletSlonim, 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.

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Star of David bulletSterman, P. (August 4, 2000). Women cantors add their voices to local synagogues.

Star of David bulletTallan, C. Medieval Jewish women in history, literature, law, and art.

Star of David bulletTorah 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.

Star of David bulletWeisbard, P. H. (1997). Jewish Women in America.

Star of David bulletWIZO.

Star of David bulletWoman and marriage - Soc.culture.jewish newsgroups FAQ.

Star of David bulletA woman's journey - Judaism - The path to spiritual growth.

Star of David bulletWomen and Judaism: The question of learning.

Star of David bulletWomen for Israel's Tomorrow (Women In Green). Extensive photo/poster gallery.

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Star of David bulletWomen in Judaism - Torah.org.

Star of David bulletWomen in Judaism - A multidisciplinary journal.

Star of David bulletWomen of Ravensbrück [concentration camp].

Star of David bulletWomen of Reform Judaism.

Star of David bulletWomen of the Book.

Star of David bulletWomen of valor: Partisans and resistance fighters.

Star of David bulletWomen Online (Israel).

Star of David bulletWomen's Institute for the Study of Judaism.

Star of David bulletWomen's life and Jewish Feminism.

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Star of David bulletWomen's section.

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Star of David bulletYofi, Israel's Online Magazine for Women.

Star of David bulletYourJewishFairyGodmother. Motivation, inspiration, support, problem-solving for life transitions, creative thinking, relationships, negotiating, or changes in any aspect of your life.

Star of David bulletZipple.com - Women.

Yiddish

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Breslov International tape and video library and radio broadcasts. Scroll down to "Tapes in Yiddish."

Star of David bulletDaf HaYomi in Yiddish.

Star of David bulletElements of the Yiddish Hagode.

Star of David bulletForwerts.

Star of David bulletGlossary of Yiddish expressions.

Star of David bulletJewish short stories from Eastern Europe and beyond. Yiddish stories read in English.

Star of David bulletJewish Cultural Center and National Library.

Star of David bulletRefoyl's Yiddish resources.

Star of David bulletSBS online. Scroll down and click on "Yiddish".

Star of David bulletSholom-Aleichem.org.

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Star of David bulletWorld of Hebrew and Jewish languages.

Star of David bulletייִדיש ווערטערבוך אויפֿן וועב Yiddish Dictionary Online.

Star of David bulletYiddish Radio Project.

Star of David bulletYiddish Voice.

Star of David bulletThe Yiddish Voice store.

Star of David bulletYiddishnet (mailing list).

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Image credits

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.

7. Reform Judaism homepage.

8. A page of Talmud.

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