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Aish HaTorah - Window on the Wall - The Western Wall is the last remaining structure from the holy temple in Jersusalem, destroyed in A.D. 63. It is a place of sacred pilgimage to those of the Jewish faith. At this site you will see a live photo of the wall and those who pray before it. The site offers a guide to what you can see in the video screen, and many resources about the wall and Judaism in general. For a donation, you can send e-mail to the wall; your prayer will be printed out and delivered there by a student of Aish HaTorah.
Israel Infotour - Here's a great site for people who want to travel to Israel--either by air or by modem! Visit all the cities of this fascinating country. You'll read about museums and cultural events, learn where you can make a religious pilgrimage, visit the sites, find a place to eat--just about everything about Israel is here!
Maven - The Jewish Portal - There are two words to describe this site: neat and complete. There are thousands of links to sites with Jewish or Israeli stuff in them. Topic sections include Youth & Students, Sports & Hobbies, Entertainment, Holocaust & Anti-Semitism, Law, Communities & Synagogues, and many more.
Nurit Reshef: 100 Years of Zionism - An excellent site that celebrates Israel's 50th anniversary. Find out about the Israeli flag, symbols, and national anthem. There's a time line, biographies of leaders and other personalities, and some fun games involving Hebrew and other subjects!
State of Israel Government Gateway - Want to know about the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament? That information is in the National Institutes area, but in other areas you'll find links to other government departments and more. The Ministry of Tourism offers a wealth of tourist information and a jumpstation to other sites.
Virtual Jerusalem - OK, here is a joke: How do you flavor your virtual latkes? With CyberSpice! Besides acting as a gateway to the Web, Virtual Jerusalem's home page is a destination for Internet users seeking Israeli and Jewish headline news, daily features, study classes, an Israel vacation guide, an extensive online Jerusalem photo gallery, and advertisements. Virtual Jerusalem also provides a chat feature where kids can discuss issues with other kids from around the world. And you can even take a virtual tour!
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