Jewish

Resources in this category:

The American Jewish Historical Society
http://www.ajhs.org/

"The mission of the American Jewish Historical Society (AJHS) is to foster awareness and appreciation of the American Jewish heritage and to serve as a national scholarly resource for research through the collection, preservation and dissemination of materials relating to American Jewish history." This site provides links to information regarding membership. publications, history, museums, collections, events and other Internet resources.

The Association of Jewish Libraries
http://www.jewishlibraries.org/ajlweb/home.htm

"The Association of Jewish Libraries promotes Jewish literacy through enhancement of libraries and library resources and through leadership for the profession and practitioners of Judaica librarianship. The Association fosters access to information, learning, teaching and research relating to Jews, Judaism, the Jewish experience and Israel."

Hadassah
http://www.hadassah.org/

"Hadassah, the Women's Zionist Organization of America, is a volunteer women's organization, whose members are motivated and inspired to strengthen their partnership with Israel, ensure Jewish continuity, and realize their potential as a dynamic force in American society". The site has news, information on issues, and current and back issues of the Hadassah Magazine. There is a chat room that requires registration but is open to members and non-members of Hadassah.

International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies
http://www.iajgs.org/

"Association coordinating the activities of 60 Jewish genealogical societies worldwide. Furthers the conduct of genealogical research of Jewish ancestry, develops and distributes new sources of genealogical data, facilitates the networking of Jewish genealogists." Site contains "aims and objectives of the association, identification of the Board of Directors, lists the member organizations around the world."

The Jewish Defense League
http://www.jdl.org/

³The Jewish Defense League is the most controversial of all Jewish organizations. It is also the most effective. Founded in 1968 by Rabbi Meir Kahane, of blessed memory, the activist group has been responsible for bringing such issues as, but certainly not limited to, Soviet Jewry, Nazi war criminals, black Jew-hatred and Jewish self-defense to the front page of every major newspaper. Never Again, the JDL motto, opposes the mainstream opinion that Jews shouldn't make waves or fight back when they are under attack. Such an attitude was sold to the Jews of Europe 50 years ago and the result was the murder of the Six Million.² This site contains information about contacting JDL and membership information. The site provides latest news, some news concerning Israel, Nazi alerts, JDL news from America and around the world.