Jewish Women: A Comprehensive Historical Encyclopedia

"In 2006, Alice and Moshe Shalvi of Shalvi Publishing Ltd. released Jewish Women: A Comprehensive Historical Encyclopedia on CD-ROM, edited by Professors Paula Hyman of Yale and Dalia Ofer of Hebrew University in Jerusalem and sponsored by the Jewish Women's Archive. On March 1, 2009, in honor of Women's History Month, the Jewish Women's Archive brings the Encyclopedia online. Free. Updatable. Available anywhere in the world where there is Internet access."

A Global Guide to Islamic Art

"This guide to art 'made in societies where Islam was the dominant religion' describes where to view works (such as "calligraphy, the art of beautiful writing," and figural representations, especially of plants). Features an annotated list and map of major museums of Islamic art in the U.S., Europe and the Islamic lands. Also includes links to related sites. From Saudi Aramco World magazine." (Lii.org)

Kibbutz: What, Why, When, Where

"This article provides an overview of the Israeli kibbutz movement, which began with "a small group of young Jewish immigrants from eastern Europe, inspired by Zionist and socialist ideals, set[ting] up the first kvutza ('group' in Hebrew, renamed kibbutz, 'community' when membership grew)" in Palestine. Includes background about the first kibbutz established in 1909, crisis in the 1980s and 1990s, sources of income, labor, family life, and distribution. From the Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs." (Lii.org)

Long Hair Humor

A young boy had just gotten his driving permit. He asked
his father, who was a minister, if they could discuss the use
of the car. His father took him to his study and said to him,
"I'll make a deal with you. You bring your grades up, study
your Bible a little and get your hair cut and we'll talk
about it."

After about a month the boy came back and again
asked his father if they could discuss use of the car. They
again went to the father's study where his father said,
"Son, I've been real proud of you. You have brought your
grades up, you've studied your Bible diligently, but you
didn't get your hair cut!"

The young man waited a moment and replied, "You know Dad,
I've been thinking about that. You know, Samson had long hair,
Moses had long hair, Noah had long hair,and even Jesus had
long hair...." To which hisfather replied, "Yes, and they walked
every where they went!"

Study: Religious Teens More Likely to Abstain from Sex

"Religious teens lose their virginity later than those who are not religious — waiting on average three years longer than their peers, a recent study reported."

Survey: Most Americans Believe Many Paths to Heave

"Most American religious believers, including most Christians, say eternal life is not exclusively for those who accept Christ as their savior, a new survey finds."

Survey: Christian Churches becoming More Diverse

"Christian churches in the United States are becoming more integrated, a study by a Duke University sociologist finds. The National Congregations Survey found more Asians, blacks and Hispanics joining predominantly white congregations, the Raleigh News & Observer reported."