The Encyclopaedia Judaica for Youth on CD ROM was produced with C.D.I. Systems online publishing technology in association with Keter Publishing House Ltd.

The Encyclopaedia Judaica for Youth on CD ROM is a unique resource, which offers an innovative and fascinating perspective for learning about Jewish history, culture and tradition.

The Encyclopaedia Judaica for Youth on CD ROM contains all of the articles which appear in the Encyclopedia Judaica for Youth, which is based on the comprehensive Encyclopedia Judaica, and features a powerful search engine based on C.D.I. Systems online publishing technology, that allows you to find relevant material quickly and easily. The extensive content, diverse search and study options, in conjunction with its easy operation, make this CD-ROM a first rate tool for self-study and a significant supplementary learning resource.

The Encyclopaedia Judaica for Youth on CD ROM features a breathtaking visual gallery of hundreds of pictures which tell the story of the Jewish experience in Israel and other parts of the world, plus a diverse menu of musical selections throughout the ages, including Shabbat and liturgical prayers, Klezmer music, and more.

The Encyclopaedia Judaica for Youth on CD ROM is a unique multimedia experiecnce which which offers an innovative and fascinating perspective for learning about Jewish history, culture and tradition.

The Encyclopaedia Judaica for Youth on CD ROM includes a wealth of information on a broad range of Judaic subjects. Over 5,000 years of Judaic world history and over 1,400 Judaic topics.

The Encyclopaedia Judaica for Youth on CD ROM is based on the comprehensive Encyclopedia Judaica, and contains detailed and updated information from around the Jewish World.

The Encyclopaedia Judaica for Youth on CD ROM includes in depth interactive articles on Bible and Jewish Text, Hebrew, Holocaust, Israel, Jewish History, Jewish Holidays, Jewish Life Cycle, Jewish Prayer, Jews Around the World, Literature and Social Studies.

The Encyclopaedia Judaica for Youth on CD ROM transforms one of the Jewish World's most respected sources of knowledge, into a rich and easy to use interactive experience designed especially for young inquiring minds. The easy-to-read articles in this CD-ROM make it an excellent reference tool for younger students. Students can build parts of their reports by using the cut-and-paste features allowing them to export text and photos into other documents.

The Encyclopaedia Judaica for Youth on CD ROM articles include selections from a collection of music clips. These audio recordings from Israel's National Sound Archives and other sources add flavor to the topics they cover. The clips introduce Jewish prayers and culture as well. The Shabbat article, for example, has a number of selections from the liturgy of Shabbat and a song from the havdallah service sung by Abraham, Esther and Rachel Altaleff of Izmir, Turkey. The article on Beta Israel (Ethiopian Jews), for example, has a couple of dramatic photos and links to music such as an Ethiopian chant of the final Yom Kippur prayer.

The Encyclopaedia Judaica for Youth on CD ROM includes a powerful search function based on C.D.I. systems online publishing technology. The program allows for queries based on general categories such as "Jewish study," "Jewish objects" or "Israel." It also has an A-to-Z index, or you can try searching by keywords and phrases. The results list appears in the window with the titles of each article listed alphabetically. Click on the words and go to the article. Keywords used in the search are highlighted within the text of the article. This feature helps pinpoint the most appropriate aspect of the article to your search. Once you select an article to read, the search results list moves to the sidebar for easy reference. In addition, articles contain highlighted words that are hot links to other related articles.