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Judaica Collections
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Association of Jewish Libraries: The New Jewish Values Finder: A Guide to Values in Children's Books 
 This project's purpose "is to identify the Jewish values found in Jewish children's books published since 1995." A searchable database of books for children (preschool through high school) includes complete citations, with an option to search for award winning titles. Also includes announcements of children's book awards and lists of notable books for younger and older readers. http://www.ajljewishvalues.org/ Topics: Children's Literature, Judaism, Literature & Books Last updated Mar 6, 2004 Center for Jewish History
Detailed information about this "central repository for the cultural and historical legacy of the Jewish people," a project of five respected research facilities. The Web site has online catalogs of their libraries and archives, and descriptions (including some images) of the center's exhibits and family history resources. The Center, in New York City, has materials on Ashkenazic or Sephardic resources, Yiddish language, Jewish art, and genealogy. http://www.cjh.org/ Topics: History, Judaism Last updated Feb 3, 2003 From Haven to Home: 350 Years of Jewish Life in America
To commemorate the 350th anniversary (2004) of Jewish settlement in the United States, the Library of Congress created this exhibition featuring more than 200 items from its Judaica collection. The items portray the Jewish experience from immigration and acculturation to discrimination, acceptance, and assimilation. Items displayed include George Washington's letter to the Newport Hebrew Congregation, General Grant's edict banning Jews from Kentucky, and Abraham Lincoln's letter rescinding that ban. http://www.loc.gov/exhibits/haventohome/ Topics: Correspondence, History, Holidays and Observances Individually, Judaism, Libraries & Archives by Type Last updated Oct 19, 2004 Hebraic Collections: An Illustrated Guide
Introduction to the Hebraic holdings of the Library of Congress. Includes images and information about items such as "more than a half-dozen books that could be considered Judaica" from Thomas Jefferson, modern works, and the "Library's most important Hebrew illuminated manuscript [which] is known as the 'Washington Haggadah.' ... A haggadah ... is a liturgical work that is recited in the home at the festive evening meal of Passover." http://www.loc.gov/rr/amed/guide/hsillguide.html Topics: Judaism Last updated Mar 16, 2009 The Jacob Rader Marcus Center of the American Jewish Archives
This center, located at the Cincinnati campus of Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion, is "committed to preserving a documentary heritage of the religious, organizational, economic, cultural, personal, social and family life of American Jewry." The site features interactive exhibits on Judaism, the center's journal, genealogy resources, a guide to creating a synagogue archive, a description of holdings, and related research materials. Searchable. http://www.americanjewisharchives.org Topics: History, Judaism, Libraries & Archives by Type Last updated Jan 5, 2005 Jewish National and University Library
Located at Hebrew University in Jerusalem, this library provides access to its catalog as well as the Israel Union Catalog on its site. It also offers links to other libraries, archives, and electronic resources. The Ketubbot Digitalization Project is its crown jewel. This collection of 1200 ketubbot (Jewish marriage contracts) from 1024 to the present is viewable in varying resolutions and searchable by country, city, year, and keyword. These magnificent illuminated manuscripts and printed documents will interest students of art, history, genealogy, law, and religion. An introduction explains their legal and religious significance. http://jnul.huji.ac.il/ Topics: International Governments, Judaism, Libraries & Archives by Type Last updated Aug 2, 2005 The Jewish Theological Seminary (JTS)
The JTS "serves as the preeminent center for the academic study of Judaica outside of Israel, as one of the preeminent centers world-wide and as a training center for scholars to advance that study." The site provides information about study programs, areas of research, community development, and public events and lectures. http://www.jtsa.edu/ Topics: Judaism Last updated May 22, 2007 Sacred: Discover What We Share
This online version of a 2007 British Library exhibit allows visitors to explore over 60 Jewish, Christian, and Islamic scriptures by looking at rare books and turning the pages. Browse chronologically, by faith, or by featured themes such as pictures and portraits and "firsts and oldests." Also includes video clips, podcasts, and an interactive map showing where the books were produced. http://www.bl.uk/sacred Topics: Christianity, Faiths, Judaism, Religion Last updated Jul 30, 2007 YIVO Institute for Jewish Research: Online Galleries
Founded in Vilna, Lithuania, the YIVO Institute is one of the foremost centers of Jewish learning. The website has several online galleries with artifacts and photographs of the Jewish Labor Bund, actress Ida Kaminska, treasures from the archives, posters from prewar Poland, and artifacts from the Vilna Ghetto. http://www.yivoinstitute.org/exhibits/exhibits_fr.htm Topics: History, Judaism, Photograph Collections: History Last updated May 6, 2007 |
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