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Beth El Temple Center

Beth El's Links into Jewish Cyberspace

This is a collection of links that will let you surf to a few interesting Jewish spots in the world wide web. Caveat emptor, world wide web links tend to come and go, so some of the links here might not work as originally intended.

BOSTON

  • Combined Jewish Philanthropies.
  • To "Shalom Boston." (A link to Beth El is in there!)
  • Hebrew College.
  • URJ Northeast Council, the local arm of the URJ.
  • A. Tannenbaum's list of Jewish resources in the Boston area.
  • Synagogue Council of Massachusetts (Beth El is a member of this Jewish interdenominational organization)

    • REFORM JUDAISM

  • To the "Reform Judaism" home page.
  • Directory of all Reform congregations in North America, with links to those with home pages. (Beth El is in there!)
  • To the intro of the Reform Judaism section of the s.c.j FAQ.
  • Living Torah
  • 10 Minutes of Torah
  • Hebrew Union College News Subscription (free)
  • Religious Action Center News Subscription (free)
  • Seeking Peace News Subscription (free)

    • GENERAL JUDAISM

  • Forward Newspaper
  • Virtual Jerusalem
  • My Jewish Learning Comprehensive and interactive Jewish learning resource from various Jewish perspectives. Jewish History & Community, Daily Life & Practice, Holidays, Lifecycle, Texts, Ideas & Belief, Culture.
  • Judaism 101 Independent, online encyclopedia of Jewish beliefs, people, places, things, language, scripture, holidays, practices and customs. "Traditional" orientation. A very useful site, with info ranging from "basic" to "advanced". Can also be downloaded in PDF format.
  • The Jewish Virtual Library Encyclopedia of Jewish history and culture.
  • Hillel
  • Bar/Bat Mitzvah Preparation Site
  • To "Yahoo" Judaism index. (Beth El is in there somewhere!)
  • Shamash project.
  • To "Judaism and Jewish Resources" index.
  • To "Jewishnet."
  • To "Project Genesis."
  • Outreach organization.
  • Judaic Studies
  • Mosaic Outdoor Club

    • ISRAEL

  • Jerusalem Post Israeli newspaper
  • Ha'aretz Israeli newspaper
  • Arutz7 Media outlet
  • IDF Official IDF website, look for button for English
  • Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs
  • MEMRI Monitors Middle Eastern media
  • Palestinian Media Watch
  • CAMERA Monitors world media
  • Teen-to-Teen Links Israeli teens to worldwide teens
  • AIPAC American pro-Israel lobby
  • Eye on Israel Jewish Agency For Israel Education Department
  • History of the State of Israel in a Nutshell
  • URJ Israel Information & Action Center

    • JEWISH SINGLES

  • The J Connection.
  • JDate, the Jewish Singles Network.
  • Jewish Singles Connection, a free and perhaps the oldest Jewish singles web site --- but showing its age.
  • Big Beautiful Jewish Women (and Men), "plus sized" men and women looking for their beshert [one true love].
  • To "Jewish Singles E-Match."
  • Click on Judaism (for Jews in their 20's and 30's, as well as those considering Judaism)

    • SOCIAL ACTION

  • Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism
  • SocialAction.com
  • Just Tzedakah: Info on Jewish Charities & Charitable Giving
  • Coalition on the Environment and Jewish Life
  • MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger

    • PARENTS

  • Jewish Learning for Parents Union of Reform Judaism links including: Jewish Parent Page (articles, blessings, and activities related to the Jewish holidays and customs), bedtime and morning rituals for children, book lists, Holiday Happenings (resource for teachers and parents of children under six years of age)
  • Jewish Family Family and parenting site featuring articles, resources for holidays and celebrations, recipes, stories, and family activities. Links to other JFL sites such as GenerationJ.com (Jewish GenX), JBooks.com, and more.
  • Mishpacha [Family] For parents who find that what they learned as Jewish children isn't enough to build their own Jewish families. Includes an introductory guide to Jewish life, practice and culture.

    • CHILDREN

  • Torah Tots Site for Jewish children. Features weekly Torah reading geared toward children in Parsha on Parade, holiday info, games, coloring pages. (Orthodox orientation.)
  • Proud Mommy Children's Judaica Useful links for children's Jewish Fun, Holiday Fun & Learning
  • Akhlah: The Jewish Childrens' Learning Network Learn about children's parsha, Israel, Jewish holidays, the Hebrew language, and Torah heroes. You can also read a daily phrase in Hebrew.

    • HOLOCAUST

  • Holocaust: An End to Innocence Introduction to the Holocaust - for students and parents, produced by Seymour Rossel
  • United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Look at the Educator sections as well as the Resources!
  • Yad Vashem Holocaust Martyrs' Memorial

    • HOLIDAYS

  • Union for Reform Judaism Jewish Holidays
  • Shamash Holidays Links
  • About Jewish Holidays
  • Virtual Jerusalem Jewish Holidays
  • YAHOO Jewish Holidays & Observances
  • Holidays.Net Links to various holidays including High Holidays, Sukkot, Chanukah, Purim, Passover, Yom Ha'Shoah (Holocaust Remembrance), Shavuot.

    • HEBREW (Elementary)

  • Hebrew for Me
  • The Hebrew Corner Self-guided learning of Hebrew phrases.
  • Akhlah: Learn the Hebrew Aleph-Bet The Hebrew alphabet made simple. Flash cards; audio and coloring options.
  • Basic Hebrew Words (for travelers) Select Hebrew and then select a category e.g. basic words, shopping/dining, etc.
  • My Hebrew Dictionary Groups of words ranging from fruit and vegetables to basketball. No special fonts required.
  • Online dictionary (English, Hebrew, and others)
  • Learn Hebrew for Free A full self-study tutorial with suggested exercises

    • FOOD

  • Classic Jewish Food Recipes
  • Epicurious Also search by JEWISH or by HOLIDAY at www.epicurious.com
  • Jewish Cooking in American with Joan Nathan Based upon Joan Nathan's books and television show.

    • INTERFAITH

  • Interfaith Family
  • Jewish Outreach Institute
  • Resources for Interfaith Families/Couples

    • NEARBY CONGREGATIONS ON THE NET

  • To Temple Isaiah, Lexington.
  • To the Tremont Street Shul, Cambridge.
  • To Temple Emunah, Lexington.