Frances Henry Library - Internet Links

The Steven Spielberg Jewish Film Archive
This site concerns the "the largest collection of Jewish documentary film footage in the world. The vaults contain material shot in Israel before and after the establishment of the State in 1948, motion picture records of many Jewish communities in the Diaspora and two special collections relating to the Holocaust." Users may browse a vintage poster collection and view selected movies online (requires Internet Explorer, Windows Media Player, and Flash). Includes links. Searchable.
http://spielbergfilmarchive.org.il
Subjects: Film archives -- Israel -- Jerusalem...
Created by bb.
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PolishRoots: The Polish Genealogy Source
Searchable directory of "materials of interest to those researching their Polish ancestry." Although the site focuses on genealogical resources (for example, surname search, online forum, databases), it will be of interest to anyone looking for information about Polish history, customs, geography, and heraldry. Includes links to information in both English and Polish.
http://www.polishroots.org
Subjects: Poland...
Created by ad.
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RootsWeb.com
Billing itself as "The Oldest & Largest FREE Genealogy Site," RootsWeb includes search engines and databases, family trees (over 70 million names), surname and geographical mailing lists, and message boards. The site also hosts other volunteer projects such as the Immigrant Ships Transcribers Guild and Random Acts of Genealogical Kindness. Although it remains free to users, RootsWeb is now sponsored by Ancestry.com, whose databases (both free and pay) can also be searched from this site.
http://www.rootsweb.com/rootsweb/
Subjects: Genealogy -- Directories
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Mishpacha: A Virtual Community for Real Jewish Families
Although parents are the target audience, anyone who wants to learn more about Judaism will find useful information here. The editors and contributors represent all of the Jewish denominations and cultures. They provide an introduction to Jewish belief, practice, holidays, community building, lifecycle events, and parenting. They also offer virtual communities with facilitators to discuss the content. The explanations of concepts and the comments of users are thought-provoking.
http://www.mishpacha.org/
Subjects: Judaism
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Jewish Short Stories From Eastern Europe and Beyond
This collection of 32 short stories from all over the world explores what it means to be Jewish in the modern world. Actors such as Leonard Nimoy, Rhea Pearlman, Lauren Bacall, and Jerry Stiller read stories by Sholom Aleichem, I.B. Singer, I.L. Peretz, Isaac Babel, Grace Paley, Cynthia Ozick, and other well-known authors. Original music by Hankus Netsky adds color. The humor and tragedy expressed here will appeal to all who love a good story.
http://www.kcrw.org/b/jss.html
Subjects: Short stories, Jewish
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The Jewish Food Mailing List Archive
Thousands of recipes from the archives of the Jewish-Food mailing list. "You will also find information on holiday menus, food preparation techniques, cookbook resources, restaurant reviews, and kashruth (kashrus) guidelines - the laws regarding kosher foods." Other features included a recipe submission form and a section on humor called "Kosher Komedy."
http://www.jewishfood-list.com/
Subjects: Cookery... Created by: kgs
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The WorldGenWeb Project
This online resource for international genealogists "is a non-profit, volunteer based organization dedicated to providing genealogical and historical records and resources for world-wide access." Divided into eleven world regions, it is searchable by countries, provinces, states, and other administrative divisions.
http://www.worldgenweb.org/
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Yiddish Radio Project
This is the site of an NPR documentary about the golden age of Yiddish radio (1930-1950), which depicted the daily life of Eastern European Jewish immigrants in their new homeland. The dramas, political commentary, advice shows, talent shows, and music provided entertainment and comfort. The site has photos of radio personalities, sound clips, a documentary, and an explanation of the work of Henry Sapoznik, who found and restored the disks with the programs.
http://yiddishradioproject.org/
Subjects: Radio programs... Created by: bb
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The Jewish Reader: A Guide for Book Groups
The National Yiddish Book Center offers readers an opportunity to study new and classic works. Each month, a new book is listed along with a summary, an interview with the author, selected passages, a critical review essay, and discussion questions. Past months' selections are archived, among them Isaac Bashevis Singer's Shosha, Michael Chabon's The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay, and Sholem Aleichem's Tevye the Dairyman.
http://yiddishbookcenter.org/story.php?n=12
Subjects: Jewish literature... Created by: bb
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Census Finder: A Directory of Free Census
Records Over 10,000 links to census information for those researching family histories. Primarily containing sites with U.S. data, the site also has some links to Canada, Norway, and the United Kingdom. Types of sites provided included county/parish/province archives, message boards, and maps. Other features include a guide to historical museums in the U.S. and a section for Native American information. Note that not all areas of the countries covered are represented.
http://www.censusfinder.com
Subjects: Genealogy... Created by smb
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