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Jewish and Middle Eastern Studies

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4 Corners

  • Library’s four Area Studies Reading Rooms: the African and Middle Eastern, Asian, European and Hispanic Reading Rooms. Here you will learn first-hand from expert curators and reference specialists all about the Library’s international collections. 

Al Jazeera English

  • "24-hour English-language news and current affairs channel and the world's first global English language news channel to be headquartered in the Middle East."

From the Catbird Seat

  • A blog celebrating the Center and the wealth of literary resources at the Library of Congress, as well as engaging with current topics in literature.

In Custodia Legis

  • Current legal trends, developments and enhancements to Congress.gov, issues in collecting for the largest law library in the world, legal history and arcana and a range of international perspectives including New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Israel, Eritrea, China, and Mexico. 

My Jewish Learning

  • My Jewish Learning is all about empowering Jewish discovery for anyone interested in learning more. We offer thousands of articles, videos and other resources to help you navigate all aspects of Judaism and Jewish life — from food to history to beliefs and practices.

Anti-Defamation League (ADL)

  •  ADL is a leading anti-hate organization that was founded in 1913 in response to an escalating climate of antisemitism and bigotry.

Bibliography of Related Websites 

  • Helpful links to websites covering Jewish and Middle Eastern topics.

Facing History and Ourselves

  • At Facing History and Ourselves, we believe the bigotry and hate that we witness today are the legacy of brutal injustices of the past. Facing our collective history and how it informs our attitudes and behaviors allows us to choose a world of equity and justice.

The JDC Archives 

  • Comprising the organizational records of JDC, the overseas rescue, relief, and rehabilitation arm of the American Jewish community, the JDC Archives houses one of the most significant collections in the world for the study of modern Jewish history.