| Title |
DoroTree Lite |
| Media |
Version |
Ages |
Distributor |
| CD-ROM |
Win 95/98/Me/NT/2K/XP |
11-Adult |
Davka |
Description:
Developed by Israel’s Beth Hatefutsoth, this easy-
to- use software is geared specifically toward Jewish
genealogists. It allows entries in both English and Hebrew
without a Hebrew operating system, producing both English
and Hebrew printouts, converting dates from Gregorian
to Hebrew and vice-versa, enabling the ability to transfer
information to overseas family members with a 'friendly'
multilingual user interface, using a special icon to mark
Holocaust victims, and getting direct Internet links to
Jewish genealogy sites. Free demo version is available
at: http://www.dorotree.com/demo.html |
| Title |
Encyclopedia Judaic
for Youth & Family |
| Media |
Version |
Ages |
Distributor |
| CD-ROM |
Windows 95 and higher |
9-Adult |
TES |
Description:
A Multimedia CD-ROM that contains an abundance of information
on Jewish history, Jewish life, people, events, culture,
holidays - over 1400 Judaic topics are covered. A great
research resource for students. The CD includes all entries
that appear in the print version of Junior Judaica, a
gallery of pictures, and many music clips.
|
| Title |
Heritage – Civilization
and the Jews |
| Media |
Version |
Ages |
Distributor |
| DVD-ROM |
Win 95-XP, Mac OS
|
12-Adult |
TES |
Description:
A PBS documentary, hosted by Abba Eban, that explores
the history and culture of the Jewish people from biblical
times to present, with emphasis on the role of the Jewish
people in shaping Western civilization. This nine-part
series includes historical documents, multimedia presentations,
audio, guided tours, and an abbreviated version of the
Encyclopedia Judaica. |
| Title |
The Ellis Island Experience |
| Media |
Version |
Ages |
Distributor |
| CD-ROM |
Windows
95 / 98 / Me
|
12-Adult |
Amazon.com |
Description:
Informative and fun software that guides students through
the immigration experience from 1892 to 1954. The CD contains
video portions from the History Channel documentary on
Ellis Island, interviews, documents, images and the option
that allows users to undergo the immigration experience
for themselves. A list of websites is provided to those
who wish to learn more about a related topic. (Published
by SouthPeak Interactive) |
| Title |
"They Came for
Good: A History of the Jews in the US 1820-1880" |
| Media |
Version |
Ages |
Distributor |
DVD
|
Win 98/2000 |
11-Adult |
Amazon.com |
Description:
Part two of the PBS historical documentary, Taking Root,
describes the history of the Jews in American history
from 1820 to 1880. It offers insights of how Jewish life
developed in America, explores the Jews' role during the
Civil War, and discusses the internal struggle in the
Jewish community that led to the development of Reform
and Conservative Judaism. |
| Title |
"They Came for
Good: A History of the Jews in the US 1654-1820" |
| Media |
Version |
Ages |
Distributor |
| DVD |
Win 98/2000 |
11-Adult |
Amazon.com |
Description:
Although it's not a software, PBS's two-part documentary
historical series can be viewed from a computer and be
used as a great tool to learn about the role of the Jews
in the American life and history during and after the
creation of the United States of America. |
| Title |
Triumph of Survival |
| Media |
Version |
Ages |
Distributor |
| CD-ROM |
Win 95/98,
Mac
|
12-Adults
|
Davka
|
Description:
The Triumph of Survival is about the story of the Jews
in the Modern Era 1650-1990. It is based on the best-selling
book by author Rabbi Berel Wein. The CD contains video
clips, extensive historical photographs, audio excerpts
and much more. Video and audio segments of Rabbi Wein,
filmed on location in New York and Israel, provide a wealth
of additional biographical and historical information
about people and places mentioned in the book.
|
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Tuesday, December 02, 2008
