Tools and Information:

Judaism 101
Got questions about Judaism? Here's your answer. Judaism 101 provides a basic and easily accessible offering of information on anything from gefilte to God.

Maven Search: Jewish Web Directory
Consider this the who, what, when and where of Judaism. Need info fast? Tickets for a kosher Caribbean cruise? The name of that synagogue you went to with your Hebrew-school class? Maven Search is your portal to the Jewish world.

Hebcal.com: Jewish Calendar Tools
Have fun with this interactive Jewish calendar. You can find out your Hebrew birthday, Shabbat candle-lighting times or even what day of the week Rosh Hashanah will be on in the year 3000 (it's on Monday, by the way)!

Jewish Virtual Library
Jewish history finds a home at the Jewish Virtual Library (formally JSOURCE). Access its comprehensive online Jewish library, check out the bookstore and find the meaning of just about any term you can think of in the extensive and super-informative glossary.

JEXNET
JEXNET (formerly the North American Alliance for Jewish Youth) is the Network for Experiential Jewish Youth Education, which is committed to supporting professionals and volunteers who work together to create formative experiences for the Jewish youth community.

Moving Traditions
Moving Traditions inspires people to draw on Judaism at key lifecycle moments and stages—such as birth, adolescence, marriage, parenting, aging and death.

InterfaithFamily.com
InterfaithFamily.com, Inc. is the online resource for interfaith families exploring Jewish life and the grass-roots advocate for a welcoming Jewish community. This resource is for everyone touched by interfaith relationships where one partner is Jewish, on every topic of interest to them, and for everyone who works with and cares about them.

JewishWebcasting.com
JewishWebcasting.com is the premier portal to Jewish webcasting, podcasting, TV and radio.

Jewish Coalition for Service
Looking for service? Want to dedicate a part of your life to helping others? You can make a difference and have a real impact. The Jewish Coalition for Service is the right place to look when searching for full-time volunteer programs in the United States, Israel and other international locations. Our programs range from one week to one year, so you can find the program that’s right for you. Visit us at www.jewishservice.org or contact us at info@jewishservice.org. 

Institute for Judaism & Sexual Orientation at Hebrew Union College

The Institute for Judaism and Sexual Orientation at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion (HUC-JIR) is the first and only institute of its kind in the Jewish world. The site has many resources on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender issues, and on how to challenge and eliminate homophobia and heterosexism.

News and Current Events:

JTA: The Global News Service of the Jewish People
Here is your source for all Jewish news worldwide. Register for free access to this web paper and know what's going on in your world!

Haaretz
Don't miss the English and Hebrew online editions of this very popular liberal Israeli newspaper. And make sure to check out the celebrated Opinion section, a fabulous collection of ideas from Israel's top minds.

The Jerusalem Post
Bringing us the news for 75 years, the Jerusalem Post offers up-to-the minute info on everything happening in Israel. And scroll down a bit to check out its awesome section, "Today's Must Reads

Arutz Sheva: Israel National News
Israel's independent national radio goes print in its online edition. Coming to you in English, Hebrew, French and Russian, Arutz Sheva offers political, conservative daily reporting.

Israel:

eCamp: Israeli Hi-Tech Summer Camps
Combine innovative technology with fun, outdoor and creative workshops. All in the spirit of the Jewish tradition, and you'll get the best computer summer camp experience you ever had. eCamp is waiting for you!

Oranim: Long Term Israel Programs
Make the world a better place with community service projects or a cool and meaningful internship. Oranim's Long Term Israel Programs provides you with the opportunities you'll need. Spend five or 10 months in Israel doing something meaningful with your life while exploring the beauty and culture Israel is about.

MASA
MASA enables thousands of Jewish youth to spend a semester or a year in Israel in any of more than 150 programs, helping them build a life-long relationship with Israel and a firm commitment to Jewish life.

Israel 3D: Virtual Tours of Israel
Haven't been to the Holy Land yet? Maybe you have, but you miss it? No fear, these virtual tours of Israel will quench your Zionist thirst in the meantime. Check it out!

The Knesset English Homepage
Interested in the Israeli government? Check the official English language homepage of the Israeli Knesset (Parliament) and find out about making laws—Israeli-style!

Jewish National Fund (JNF)
JNF aims to develop and protect the beautiful land of Israel. Having planted over 240 million trees since its founding, JNF takes the lead when it comes to environmental commitment!

Israel Wonders
Planning a trip to Israel? This website has everything you need to know. So go ahead and explore anywhere from Masada to downtown Tel Aviv, and don't forget your sun block!

The Israel Highway
This site is chock-full of great articles on Israel. Check out current events, news on tzedekah and tikkun olam, and what's up with your favorite Israeli stars.

 

Teen Interest:

American Jewish Society for Service
Join AJSS and be a part of the wave of change in our country. Volunteer six weeks of your summer to help people in need in the U.S. Challenge your attitudes about everything from poverty and homelessness to your own personal Jewish values, whatever they may be. High school sophomores and juniors are eligible to apply and will earn high school community service credit. Financial support is available. Visit ajss.org to see an inspirational video and for application info. Give of yourself and make a difference! 

B'nai Tzedek Teen Philanthropy Program
The B'nai Tzedek Teen Philanthropy Program is redefining what it means to be a Jewish philanthropist by showing young people they have the power to make change in the world through a personal and engaged relationship to lifelong giving. This program is a tool for teens to give tzedakah through their own personal-endowment fund, deepen their commitment to social action and be part of a program that models youth leadership.

Jewish Youth Philanthropy Institute
The Jewish Youth Philanthropy Institute offers a variety of programs in service and experiential learning for eighth- to 12th-graders in Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Northern Virginia.

Areyvut
Areyvut empowers Jewish youth with the experiences that will enable them to infuse their lives with the core Jewish values of chesed (kindness), tzedakah (charity) and tikkun olam (social justice).

TheLockers
Extensive discussion boards on every topic Jewish teens are really dealing with is what this site is all about. So when you may not want to ask your folks or your rabbi, TheLockers.net gives you access to people just like you.

School Groups:

The Curriculum Initiative
This Jewish educational organization for independent schools offers a wide range of activities and programming and helps Jewish private-school students stay connected to their Judaism and find warm and welcoming Jewish communities!

Jewish Student Union (JSU)
JSU aims to get Jewish public-school students involved in Jewish activities. JSU chapters exist all across the United States and hold regular club meetings, offering speakers, discussions, camaraderie and of course Jewish food!

Hillel: The Foundation for Jewish Campus Life
Is college on your mind? Hillel is the largest Jewish campus organization out there and its great website can provide you with extensive info on what exciting Jewish possibilities may be ahead.