JUDAISM, JEWISH LINKS AND RESOURCES

• Centro Cultural Hebreo - Jewish Cultural Center in San Jose, Costa Rica offering classes, workshops and activities to showcase Jewish culture and open it to the general public. It also organizes trips to Costa Rica for student groups and families in a Jewish environment, including kosher food and Shabat observance.
   
  
• Iraqi Jews - Information about the Jews who who left Baghdad during the 1960's and 1970's and who are now dispersed all over the world.
   
  
• Jewish Communities of the World - Links to Harry Leichter's Jewish communities of the world.
   
  
• Jewish India - Mean The Jewish community in India is introduced through publications, programs, pictures, trips, and personal experiences of Rahel Musleah, born into a Calcutta Jewish family that traces its roots to 17th century Baghdad.
   
  
• Jewish Toronto - Information on the organizations, people, places and events of this exciting community. 'Jewish Toronto' is a UJA Federation of greater Toronto service.
   
  
• The Jews of Cuba - The Jews of Cuba, those few who remained after Castro took power, are able to worship openly again after almost three decades of religious restriction.
   
  
• Nachal Novea Mekor Chochma - Torah community in the Holy City of Tsfat, the mystical capital of the world, established and dedicated to revealing the light of Rebbe Nachman's spiritual pathway.
   
  
• Nikolaev Jewish Culture Community - All about Jewish life in Nikolaev, people search, gallery of the city, weather
   
  
• Northeast Queens Jewish Community Council - An association of 22 synagogues and other religious, education, fraternal and community organizations.

Judaism Online Resources

• BBC Online: Judaism - Review of the religion, its ethics and history.
   
  
• Jewish Community Online - Web presence of the Jewish community on America Online.
   
  
• Judaic Messianism - An explanation of the true Jewish concept of the Messiah and the differences between Jewish and Christian beliefs about the nature of the Savior.
   
  
• Online audio torah classes - Online audio Torah classes. The classes are in depth with multiple commentaries. The classes discuss the simple meaning of the Torah to the mystical kabalistic aspects.
   
  
• Sephardic Jews.com - Resources for information about the history and the heritage of Sephardic Jews.
   
  
• Tefillos.com - Hebrew texts of daily tefillos.
   
  
• Yahoodi.com - Includes Famous Jews Interactive and the Peace Encyclopedia.

Judaism Mysticism

• The Art of Kabbalah - Contemporary Kabbalah in the Toledano Tradition, featuring astrology, classical kabbalah, philosophy and news.
   
  
• Bnei Baruch Media Archive - Recordings of Kabbalah lessons taught daily at Bnei Baruch Kabbalah Yeshiva, videos, book of Zohar and books by Rabbi Yehuda Ashlag (Baal Sulam) and Rabbi Baruch Ashlag (RABASH). Largest collection of media (mp3, asf, pdf) Kabbalah materials on the Internet. Updated daily.
   
  
• Breslov Center for Spirituality and Inner Growth - Features instruction in Hisbodedus -- Rabbi Nachman's path of meditation and secluded prayer, announcements of classes and events in the greater New York area, links and connections to Breslov resources all over the world, translations, essays, tapes, community notices and Chassidic music.
   
  
• Erev Moshiach -- Eve of Redemption - This website contains the statements of a young Jewish child who reveals a clear vision of the messianic redemption.
   
  
• Fiftieth Gate Publications - Classes and books on Kabbalah.
   
  
• Food for the Soul - Free Interactive Database - Certified by RAV Michael Laitman of Bnei Baruch
   
  
• Isralight - Rabbi David Aaron, author of Endless Light and Seeing God, heads up the Isralight Organization, providing spiritual retreats in Jerusalem, New York City, South Florida and Los Angeles.
   
  
• Jewish Healing - Learn about authentic Jewish healing systems that integrates Jewish spirituality with medicine. Based on classical sources as found in Kabbalah, Chassidut and Rambam.
   
  
• The Jewish Learning Institute - Offers Jews of all backgrounds interested in learning more about Judaism access to Kabbalah, mysticism,and history. Courses are offered in over fifty cities worldwide.
   
  
• Jewish Link - Provides information on Jewish healing and spirituality from both traditional and mystical sources.
   
  
• Jewish Magazine - Monthly independent Jewish resource guide with articles on Israel, Zionism and Jewish mysticism.
   
  
• Jewish Mysticism - Kabbalah presented through topics and responses from the basic texts with quotations from three contemporary writers.
   
  
• Jewish Mysticism in Talmudic Era: Outline - Eleazar Segal's course outline of the vision of the Chariot(Maaseh Merkavah)found in Ezekiel and Isaiah with talmudic commentary.
   
  
• Jewish Spirit Online - Featuring the "Jewish Spirit Journal" and the writings of Yitzhak Buxbaum, who received s'micha (authorization) as a maggid (teacher and storyteller) from the legendary Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach.
   
  
• The Kabala Location - A site containing basic explanation about the Kabala, links and a free downloadable Windows-based program.
   
  
• Kaballah and Jewish Meditation - Rabbi Ariel Bar Zadok offers in-depth teachings in the Kaballah and Jewish meditation.
   
  
• Kabbala - Subscription to Kabala words of wisdom.
   
  
• Kabbala Online - A repository of authentic Jewish Kabbala. Essays, translations and history enhanced by commentary and pop-up glosses, Send-a-Prayer to holy sites in Israel, and Ask the Kabbalist. Sponsored by Ascent-of-Safed.
   
  
• Kabbalah: Age-Old Wisdom for a New Era - Information on history and doctrines of Jewish mysticism, featuring questions and answers, audio classes, and essays.
   
  
• The Kabbalah Connection - Resources and information about Jewish Mysticism and Kabbalah, with excerpts from books by Rabbi Chaim Dalfin Ph.D. Includes a list of audio tapes, and a discussion group.
   
  
• Kabbalah Links - Various links on this subject.
   
  
• Kabbalah Online - Rabbi Markel's Kabbalah and Chassidic stories, articles and philosophic discussions.
   
  
• Kabbalah Simply Stated - You can start a Kabbalah Study Group in your area through The International Kabbalah Association. Bob Waxman, co-founder, offers (9) Kabbalah classes in South Florida and is the author of "Kabbalah Simply Stated" published by Paragon books.
   
  
• Kabbalah Society - Articles on the Toledano tradition of the Kabbalah in English and Spanish.
   
  
• Kabbalah World Center - Lessons, information, and music broadcast, FAQ, and forums in 11 languages.
   
  
• Kavanos Halev, Meditations of the Heart - A guide to Jewish meditations and practices geared to developing becoming a Tzaddik, a pious Jew in our generation. This sefer was written by Moshe.
   
  
• KosherKooking Mystical-Spiritual Recipes...more - The preparation of a good meal can be a mystical-spiritual event as well as physically satisfying. Based on the biblical book of Daniel...good for your body and soul.
   
  
• Laibl Wolf's Website - Kabbalah-based meditation, as taught by Laibl Wolf, founder and director of the Human Development Institute; includes books,lecture tapes and schedule of seminars.
   
  
• Maamorim of the Alter Rebbe - Online audio classes with simultaneous text of the Maamorim of the Alter Rebbe that contains Jewsih Mysticism and the Kabbalistic meanings of the Torah.
   
  
• Modzitz - Modzitz is a famous Chassidic Rabbinic dynasty that is known for its music or Nigunnim, as well as for learning and Torah. The site has biographies of the rebbes and a selection of melodies.
   
  
• New Kabbalah - Demonstrates the relevance of Jewish mysticism to contemporary theology, philosophy and psychology. Comparative studies on Kabbalah and Jung, Freud, Hegel, Derrida, Hinduism,Gnosticism, based on books, lectures and interviews by Sanford Drob, PhD.
   
  
• Rabbeinu's Most Humble Abode - A tribute page to Reb Shlomo Carlebach, including his teachings, stories by and about him, pictures, samples of his music and links to groups (chevras) he founded.
   
  
• Rabbi Pincus David HaKohen Rachlin - In a bi-lingual website, Rabbi Rachlin provides advice and guidelines for a person's efforts in spiritual self-development.
   
  
• SPIRAL - Kabbalah for the 21st Century - New millenium, mystical interpretations of the Torah.
   
  
• There is One - Jewish enlightenment. The spiritual mystery of mysteries explained. Flash demonstrations and talks on Jewish mysticism from the Old City of Jerusalem.
   
  
• Thoughts on Torah - Philosophy and Kabbalah; commentary on Tefilah and Tanach.
   
  
• Tomer Devorah: The Palm Tree of Deborah by Moses Cordovero - Written by the great kabbalist, Rabbi Moses Cordovero, of Safed, Tomer Devorah is devoted to the doctrine of the Imitation of God, as a path in spiritual enlightenment and service.
   
  
• Tree of Life - A pictorial reference to the Tree of Life, with information on each of the Sephiroth.
   
  
• True Kabbalah - A translation and running commentary of The Gate of Unity ("The Key" to Chassidus and Kabbalah and Hisbonenus-meditation), Q&A, as well as a wealth of other Kabbalistic articles, stories, and works.
   
  
• Welcome to Rabbi David Aaron . Com - Seeking answers to mystical questions? Rabbi David Aaron is an expert in the of Kabbalah, Spirituality, Jewish Mysticism and God. Explore the inner workings of the mind, heart and soul with his Sparks of Inspiration.
   
  
• www.kabbalah.tk - The wisdom of kabbalah according to Rabbi Michael Laitman, of the Bnei Baruch School. Introduction in English and Spanish.
   
  
• Yiddishkeit: Torah Torah Torah - Deals with The Redemption of the Jewish People and the coming of Moshiach, from Jewish sources. Extensive Torah library, including texts, audio and video.

Jewish Holiday Links

• Everything Jewish - Detailed guides to Shabbat, Rosh HaShanna, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Hanukkah, Purim, and Passover.
   
  
• Chabad.org Candle Lighting Times for Shabbat and Holidays - Find Shabbat and Holiday candle lighting times for any date in city in the world. Search by City, ZIP or Latitude/Longitude.
   
  
• Graphics Schmaphics - On-line Judaic greeting cards for all occasions.
   
  
• Guide to the Jewish Year - An introduction to the events of the Jewish year, covering holidays and fastdays.
   
  
• Hanefesh: Jewish Laws and Customs for the Holidays - Facts about Jewish holidays
   
  
• Holiday Fun and Games - Holidays on Parade - A series of stories, educational material, fun and games, coloring pages for Jewish children.
   
  
• The Holidays at Ohr Samayach - Directory, featuring articles and observance guides. By Ohr Samayach.
   
  
• Jewish Date, Holiday, Parsha & Zmanim Calculation Web Service - Calculate daily zmanim. Convert to/from Hebrew dates. List parsha, holidays. Via Web Service.
   
  
• Jewish Event Planning - Special event planning site featuring: Weddings, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, birthdays, bris, births, and anniversaries.
   
  
• Jewish Holidays and Festivals on the Net - Source for Jewish holiday celebrations on the web. Presented by The Jewish Post of New York and Holidays on the Net.
   
  
• Jewish Holidays at Aish - Portal to all major and minor Jewish holidays with a short, introductory description, leading to dedicated sections. Features upcoming holiday. By Aish Hatorah.
   
  
• Jewish Holidays at Chabad.org - Portal to collection of Jewish holiday websites by Chabad.org. Detailed guides to all observances.
   
  
• Jewish Holidays by Mazornet - Jewish holidays, celebrations, customs, and traditions. From Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur to Purim, Passover, and Shavuot. Features a calendar with Hebrew and Gregorian dates for the coming year.
   
  
• Midrash BEN ISH HAI - Customs, traditions and halakhoth of the Jewish holidsys, based on the writings of Hakham Yoseph Hayyim of Babylon.
   
  
• Shabbat & Yom Tov Candle Lighting Times - From the Orthodox Union.
   
  
• Virtual Jerusalem - Jewish Holidays - Holidays are presented throughout the Jewish year with information on the history and customs as well as recommended reading for each Holy day.
   
  
• Yahrtzeit - Conversion of English dates to Hebrew dates for annual proper prayer times for the dead. Prayers and information included.
   
  
• Yizkor - Online Yahrzeit email reminder service and memorial. Information on memorial customs, Memorial prayers in Hebrew, English with transliteration.
   
  
• Yom Tov - Classes on the Jewish Holidays - Online collection of articles on the Yomim tovim, directed by Rabbi Yehudah Prero. Graphical listing of the holidays. By Torah.org.