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Core databases for Jewish studies research

These databases are core databases for the disciplines of Jewish Studies and Israel Studies. However particularly Jewish Studies is very interdisciplinary in nature, and can be studied and research through a variety of different disciplines. Thus many more databases should be consulted when doing research. Please see Databases - Related of this guide for more suggestions. For the full list of UM databases please see Database Finder.

RAMBI Reshimat Ma'amarim Be'mada'e Ha-yahadut/Index of Articles on Jewish Studies
Bibliography of articles in the various fields of Jewish studies and in the study of Eretz Israel. Material listed in Rambi iscompiled from thousands of periodicals and from collections of articles - in Hebrew, Yiddish, and European languages. 1966-present.
Index to Jewish Periodicals
Index to Jewish Periodicals is the definitive index on Jewish history, activity and thought. This database provides a comprehensive guide to English-language articles, book reviews, and feature stories in more than 160 journals devoted to Jewish affairs.

Core Women's and Gender Studies Databases

These databases are core databases for Women's Studies. However Women's Studies is very interdisciplinary in nature, and Women's Studies research is integral to many disciplines. Thus many more databases should be consulted when doing research. Please see Databases - Related of this guide for more suggestions. For the full list of UM databases please see Database Finder.

Women's Studies International
Covers the core disciplines in Women’s Studies to the latest scholarship in feminist research. Supports curriculum development in the areas of sociology, history, political science & economy, public policy, international relations, arts & humanities, business and education. Includes journals, newspapers, newsletters, bulletins, books, book chapters, proceedings, reports, theses, dissertations, NGO studies, Web sites & Web documents, and grey literature. Coverage: Covers issues in women's studies including feminist theory and history, family, mental & physical health, prejudice & gender discrimination, law & legislation, employment etc. Time Span:1972 to present; quarterly updates.
GenderWatch
Full text database comprised of 175 titles, primarily of the many ongoing periodicals that deal with gender issues, including academic and scholarly journals, regional publications, magazines, newspapers, newsletters, booklets and reports. Subject areas covered include: government, history and politics, lesbian and gay studies, women's studies, and other humanities and social sciences disciplines. Dates of coverage of some publications are 1970 to the present.