judaism
Heritage: Civilization and the Jews
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/heritage/This Web site is the companion for a PBS series by the same name (also available on DVD). The first episode, “A People Is Born,” looks at Israel and its neighbors from 3800 BC to 586 BC; the accompanying section on the Web site includes interactive presentations, an interactive atlas, historical documents, and video clips. The Web site also includes a detailed timeline, links to additional resources, and lesson plans. (The Guide for Teachers referred you to the lesson plan for “A People Is Born” in Unit 1.)
Abraham, the World’s First Jewish Radical
https://www.aish.com/48948761.htmlA short essay by Lori Palatnik, a Jewish author and educator, argues that Abraham’s journey embodies a call to radical living, undefined by fashion or cultural expectations. Short and easily accessible, this would be an appropriate text for students to analyze using the Jigsaw, Barometer, Found Read, or Take a Stand methods outlined in the methods section of this Web site.
Hevruta: Jewish Reading
https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/havruta-learning-in-pairs/This article offers an in-depth explanation of havruta, a method of studying texts in pairs traditionally used in Jewish educational settings to study the Torah and the Talmud. The principles of hevruta are easily adapted for use with any text, especially sacred texts whose meaning is best revealed in close, careful reading and study.
Covenant and Mission by Avery Cardinal Dulles, SJ
https://www.americamagazine.org/content/article.cfm?article_id=2550This article from America Magazine was authored by Cardinal Dulles and explores the controversy and confusion that arose around the document Reflections on Covenant and Mission released jointly by the Bishops’ Committee for Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs and the National Council of Synagogues.
A Blessing to One Another: Pope John Paul II and the Jewish People
http://www.blessingexhibit.org/“A Blessing to One Another” is an interactive museum exhibit tracing the life of Pope John Paul II.
Witnessing vs. Proselytizing
http://www.ctlibrary.com/ct/1999/novemberweb-only/51.0d.htmlThis article, by a Jewish rabbi, explores the difference between witnessing (evangelization) and proselytizing.
Declaration on the Relation of the Church to Non-Christian Religions
https://www.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/documents/vat-ii_decl_19651028_nostra-aetate_en.htmlThis link will take you the Vatican website text of the Declaration on the Relation of the Church to Non-Christian Religions (Nostra Aetate).
The Pontifical Council for Inter-Religious Dialogue
https://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/pontifical_councils/interelg/index.htmThe Pontifical Council for Inter-religious Dialogue provides numerous messages, documents and reflections related to their inter-religious efforts.
