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Aish HaTorah - Window on the Wall - The Western Wall is the last remaining structure from the holy temple in Jerusalem, destroyed in A.D. 63. It is a place of sacred pilgrimage 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.
Bar Mitzvah, Bat Mitzvah and Confirmation - The bar/bat mitzvah ceremony (bar mitzvah for boys, bat mitzvah for girls) is celebrated when a Jewish boy turns 13 or a Jewish girl turns 12. The child embraces the Jewish tradition and assumes adult responsibility for fulfilling Jewish law. This page explains it all. It is part of a much larger resource on Jewish belief and customs, which parents should preview.
Calendar of Jewish Holidays - This resource, offered by B'nai B'rith, gives the dates for all important Jewish holidays through the year 2006. Mark your calendars in advance.
Jewish America's Home Page - Jewish interests, information, products, and services. Presenting the vibrance of Torah life.
Jewish Torah Audio of 613.org Index of Classes - Jewish Library of Jewish and Judaism Torah Classes in English for Jews. Rabbi's from United States and Israel speak. Classes include topics on prayer, ethics, philosophy, Bible, Mussar, parasha ( Parasha ) and Passover and Purim.
JewishMusic.com - At this site you'll find CDs, videos, sheet music, and music books of interest to those of the Jewish faith. Many popular Jewish artists are featured (Mandy Patinkin, Barbra Streisand), but you'll also be able to explore children's recordings ("Because We Love Shabbat," "Aleph Bet Boogie," and more), as well as Passover and Chanukah songs. Audio files for many of the titles are available. Check out the links for more information.
Maven - The Portal Directory to the Jewish World - Search the subject index or browse to find interesting topics, such as "Jewish Holidays and Festivals on the Net," and our personal favorite, "Uncle Eli's Special-for-Kids Most Fun Ever Under-the-Table Passover Haggadah."
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!
Nurit Reshef: Shabbat - The Jewish Sabbath, or Shabbat, begins just before sunset on Friday night. It can't begin until one lights the Sabbath candles, and the lighting is usually done by a woman. She lights the candles, covers her eyes, and says a special blessing in Hebrew. Only then does sheher eyes to look at the Sabbath light. Learn the traditions of the Shabbat at this site.
Project Genesis: Torah on the Information Superhighway - Project Genesis works to establish a strong Jewish identity, expand Jewish knowledge, and encourage its participants to become more involved with Judaism and the Jewish community. A variety of classes are offered online, and additional information regarding Judaism is available. There are also links to other sites of Jewish interest.
Torah Tots - This site is a must if you're looking for coloring pages, games, and educational fun for Jewish kids of all ages. All holidays are represented, and there are Torah Link collectors' cards to admire as well. Other links will take you to some catchy music files and to related links.
Torah Tots - The Site for Jewish children - Pesach Passover 5760 - Special symbolic foods are served at the Seder meal. One example is the "maror," or bitter herbs, that remind Jews of their ancestors' suffering under slavery. Explore Seder traditions at this site to find out more.
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!
Welcome to Jewish Community Online - Jewish Community Online is the only Jewish web site you need to visit for judaica, singles, ask a rabbi, the torah, Jewish news, Jewish chats, and more. Your Jewish Place in Cyberspace.
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