In-Depth Research Guide: Jewish Studies
Librarians for Jewish Studies:
Danielle Boulay, Research & Instruction, x3107
Pamela Bristah, Collections, x2076
Contents:
| Find articles and essays |
- ADAJE (American Digital Archive of the Jewish Experience)
- an electronic resource for digitized American Jewish periodicals.
ATLA Religion- Index to articles on religion(s) and culture. Coverage is from 1949 onward.
Ethnic NewsWatch- Full text of newspaper articles from ethnic, minority and native presses. Coverage is from 1991 onward.
GenderWatch- Full-text articles on women's social, religious, political, and health issues. Coverage is from 1974 onward.
Gale Databases- has several databases covering all the academic disciplines. Choose General Reference Center Gold or Expanded Academic ASAP for pertinent articles in this subject area.
Jewish Heritage Online Magazine- Online journal.
JSTOR- A collection of humanities and social science journals, among others, from the first issues but not the latest 5 years.
LexisNexis Academic News- domestic and international news sources that go from the 1980s to the present.
Moment: a conversation on Jewish culture, politics and religion- Online journal.
Periodicals Index Online- an index to articles published in over 4,500 periodicals, in as many as 40 languages, and covering topics in the humanities and social sciences.
Project Muse- Full text of recent articles from selected journals on Judaism. Select journal of interest.
RAMBI - The Index of Articles on Jewish Studies- Citations to periodical articles on the various fields of Jewish studies and/or on the study of the land of Israel. Emphasis is on scholarly articles which have been published in Hebrew, English, Yiddush, or a European language. Coverage is from 1966 onward.
Women in Judaism: A Multidisciplinary Journal- Online Journal
| Find books |
- Wellesley College Library catalog
- In addition to books, you will also find videos, journal titles (NOT individual articles), and more. Remember to start with "Keyword" if you are beginning to research a topic.
WorldCat- Use WorldCat to find books, journal titles (NOT individual articles), videos and more that are not in the Wellesley College Library catalog. Choose WorldCat from the drop-down box.
Bibliomaven: Judaica Libraries and Archives on the Web
WWW-VL: History: Israel- a central catalogue providing information under a number of topics, such as geography, language, timelines, history (from 2000 BC through 1976's Israeli raid on Entebbe), timelines, etc.
| Find background information |
General:
- Dictionary of the Bible
- a new electronic edition by W.R.F. Browning. It provides 2000 entries with information about the books of the Bible, customs, religions, worship, history, and theology, important places and personalities. There are, additionally, notes on leading biblical scholars and denominational interpretations of the Bible's themes and doctrines.
Encylcopaedia Judaica- Provides an exhaustive and organized overview of Jewish life and knowledge from the Second Temple period to the contemporary State of Israel, from Rabbinic to modern Yiddish literature, from Kabbalah to "Americana" and from Zionism to the contribution of Jews to world cultures, Encyclopaedia Judaica, 2nd edition is important to scholars, general readers and students.
Encyclopedia of Genocide, Clapp Ref HV6322.7 .E53 1999 1 & 2
Encyclopedia of Genocide
Encyclopedia of Jewish Life Before & During the Holocaust, Clapp Ref DS135.E8 E45 2001, Vols. 1-3.
Encyclopedia of Modern Jewish Culture, Clapp Ref DS 102.8 .E56 2005.
Encyclopedia of Religion- 2nd edition, is an eBook title that is an update of the 1987 definitive work, emphasizing religion's role in daily life and from culture to culture.
Holocaust Film Sourcebook, Clapp Ref PN1995.9.H53 H65 2004, Vols. 1 & 2.
In Lieu of Memory: Contemporary Jewish Writing in France, Clapp Lib PQ150.J4 N65 2006.
Jewish Encyclopedia- contains the "complete [unedited] contents of the 12 volume Jewish Encyclopedia," originally published between 1901-1906. It has over 15,000 articles & illustrations. (Some pages may not fully load in older browsers). The paper version can be found in Clapp Ref qDS102.8 .J6.
Jewish Virtual Library- has been designed & is maintained by the American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise (AICE). There are topical areas such as History, the Holocaust, Politics, & Travel. There are fact sheets, as well as a timeline for the history of Judaism. Maps are also included and a list of suggested readings.
Jewish Writers of the Twentieth Century, Clapp Lib qPN842 .J48 2003.
Judaica Reference Sources: A Selective, Annotated Bibliographic Guide, Clapp Ref Z6366 .C87 1993.
New Standard Jewish Encyclopedia, Clapp Ref DS102.8 .S73 1992.
Oxford Companion to the Bible- edited by Bruce M. Metzger & Michael D. Coogan, is an authoritative tool to people, places, events, books, institutions, religious beliefs, and the secular influence of the Bible. In addition to the factual entries, there are extended pieces on religious concepts such as, immortality, sin, grace, etc. and biblical views on modern issues such as, homosexulaity, marriage, and anti-Semitism.
Oxford English-Hebrew Dictionary, Clapp Ref PJ4833 .O9 1996.
Oxford Concise Companion to the Jewish Religion- provides a "Quick Search" line to enter any terms dealing with Jewish beliefs and practices, both ancient & modern.
Oxford Guide to People and Places of the Bible- another electronic resource edited by Bruce M. Metzger & Michael D. Coogan. The 300 entries have been written by biblical experts and describe people and places from both the Old and New Testaments.
Reader's Guide to Judaism, Clapp Ref BM50 .R43 2000.- This encyclopedia focuses on critical analyses of the literature of Judaism and covers hundreds of literary themes found in these writings.
Histories:
- Blackwell Companion to Jewish Culture: From the 18th Century to the Present, Clapp Ref qDS102.8 .B46 1989.
Columbia Guide to the Holocaust, Clapp Ref D804.3 .N54 2000.
Historical Atlas of Jerusalem, Clapp Ref DS109.9 .B455 2002.
Historical Atlas of the Jewish People: From the Time of the Patriarchs to the Present, Clapp Ref q DS117 .J8513 1992.
Holocaust Encyclopedia, Clapp Ref D804.3 .H64 2001.
Jewish Americans and Political Participation: A Reference Handbook, Clapp Ref E184.36 .P64 M45 2002.
Jewish Women in America: An Historical Encyclopedia, Clapp Ref DS115.2 .J49 1998.
Medieval Jewish Civilization: An Encyclopedia, Clapp Ref DS124 .M386 2003.
Survey of Arab-Israeli Relations, 1947-2001, Clapp Library DS119.7 .S93 2002.
Timetables of Jewish History: A Chronology of the Most Important People and Events in Jewish History, Clapp Ref DS114 .G68 1993.
Who's Who in Jewish History: After the Period of the Old Testament, Clapp Ref DS115 .C6 1995.
Mythology/Religion:
- Encyclopedia of Jewish Prayer: Ashkenazic and Sephardic Rites, Clapp Ref BM660 .N85 1993.
Encyclopaedia of Middle Eastern Mythology and Religion, Clapp Ref BL1060 .K52 1993.
Jewish Religion: A Companion, Clapp Ref BM50 .J28 1995.
| Key Websites |
- Association of Jewish Libraries: Bibliography Bank
- A collection of bibliographies (many of them annotated) submitted by AJL members on a wide range of topics, from "Jewish Comics" and "Bar/Bat Mitzvah Fiction" to "Jewish Immigration to the U.S." and "Women of the Bible in Fiction."
Centropa: Jewish Heritage in Central & Eastern Europe- an online collection of pre & post-Holocaust family photographs and oral histories. The historical and contemporary materials can be accessed by subject, theme, country, & family. There are also columns featuring books, travel, and food.
Conservative Judaism
Facets of Religion- virtual library of the world's religions. This link will bring the user to the section on Judaism.
HebrewBooks.org- has over 1,000 books and over 200 journals published in Hebrew in the U.S. from 1860 to the present.
Heritage: Civilization & the Jews- has a number of sites provided by PBS. Resources include a learning module on the Hebrews, Jewish life in medieval times, and a section on the history of the Jews in Russia & Eastern Europe.
Holocaust Chronicle: History in Words & Pictures- covers the years 1939-1945. It is also available in book format in the Clapp Reference area (Call #D804.25 .H65 2000).
Holocaust History Project- "The Holocaust History Project is an organization of concerned individuals working together to educate and inform about the Holocaust." Includes a useful FAQ [Frequently Asked Questions] page.
Internet Jewish History Sourcebook- a subset of the Internet History Sourcebooks, edited by Paul Halsall of Fordham University, New York. This collection of public domain and copy-permitted historical texts is well-organized, scholarly, and presented without any advertising.
Jewish Cultural Renaissance in Germany, 1898-1938- provides an online tour from an exhibit done at the Gelman Library, George Washington University. There are annotated images of books, magazines, photographs, and illustrations depicting the rich Jewish culture in Germany from the late 19th century until the Nazis took power in the late 30s of the 20th century
Jewish Encyclopedia- the only free Jewish encyclopedia on the Internet." It contains the complete contents of the oringinal 12 volumes of the Jewish Encyclopedia, which was originally published between 1901-1906. Obviously, there is no information on modern Jewish history; however, many of the articles could be of interest because of the early twentieth century point of view.
Jewish Resources in Boston
Jewish Studies Internet Resources- part of Columbia University's Middle East Studies site. Both sites are extensive, with unique features that include Bookstore & Publishers, and an International Directory of Middle East scholars.
Judaism and Jewish Resources- Comprehensive, fairly well organized, and current set of links to popular sites on Jewish culture, politics, and current events. The website author is Andrew Tannenbaum, a software engineer. Recommended.
Kulanu- This word means "all of us" in Hebrew and this site has information about Jewish communities all over the world (e.g. the Lembas of South Africa, the Beta Israel of Ethiopia, Jews in India, China, Cuba, & Uganda).
Maven: the Jewish Portal- Popular emphasis on culture, politics, and current events. Comprehensive, searchable, and categorized by subject. Many of the 9,000-plus links are annotated. Recommended.
MyJewishLearning.com- is a large Judaic-content website created by Hebrew College and Jewish Family & Life Media. Staff members are responsible for seven key topic areas: History & Community, Daily Life & Practice, Holidays, Lifecycle Events, Texts, Ideas & Beliefs, and Culture.
Online Hebrew Tutorial- Instructions are given for Netscape, Internet Explorer, & both PC and Macintosh platforms.
Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life- "seeks to promote a deeper understanding of issues at the intersection of religion & public affairs." The Forum focuses on religion & politics, religion & the law, and religion & world affairs. Check the left-hand side of the homepage for transcripts of recent events, survey resluts, and Pew's press room.
Princeton University Library's Website for Jewish Studies
Sacred Texts: Judaism
Offcampus Access · Databases A-Z · Research Guides by Subject · Research Guides by Course · Reference Books Online · Library Catalog
Wellesley College Library • WCIS • Danielle Boulay • last modified: June 5, 2008