Encyclopedias
- Encyclopedia Judaica This link opens in a new windowProvides an exhaustive and organized overview of Jewish life, knowledge, and contributions to culture.
- Jewish Encyclopedia This link opens in a new windowEncyclopedia on Judaism that was published in 1906.
Online Libraries
- Jewish Virtual LibraryThe Jewish Virtual Library (JVL) is the most comprehensive online encyclopedia of Jewish history, politics and culture. With nearly 25,000 entries, the JVL is a one-stop shop for students of all ages interested in anything from anti-Semitism to Zionism.
Fox Hunt
Fox Hunt
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News
- Financial Times- JudaismArticles from the Financial Times on the topic of Christianity. To access these free of charge type the title of the article into FoxHunt in the bottom left of the page. One month embargo.
- Historical Jewish PressThis site provided by the National Library of Israel makes available online the majority of Jewish newspapers and journals published in the past. It includes extremely rare newspapers.
- New York Times- Jews and JudaismArticles from the New York Times on the topic of Jewish people and Judaism. To access these free of charge type the title of the article into FoxHunt in the bottom left of the page.
Books/ Reference
Library of Congress Call Numbers
| Subject | LOC Area |
| Judaism | BM |
Contemporary American Judaism by Call Number: BM205 .K365 2009ISBN: 9780231137287Publication Date: 2009-06-29
The Columbia History of Jews and Judaism in America by Call Number: E184.35 .C65 2008ISBN: 0231132220Publication Date: 2008-02-12
Websites
- Center for Online Judaic StudiesAn educational website that allows users to research the history of Judaism and the Jewish people. Resources include primary sources, news articles, images, videos, etc.
- Judaism 101online encyclopedia of Judaism, covering Jewish beliefs, people, places, things, language, scripture, holidays, practices and customs. This resource is written by a one single traditional practitioner and is from his perspective.
Databases
- Index to Jewish Periodicals This link opens in a new windowIndex on Jewish history, activity and thought. This database provides a comprehensive guide to English-language articles, book reviews, and feature stories in more than 230 journals devoted to Jewish affairs.