The Story of the Jews
Simon Schama explores the story of the Jewish experience from ancient times to the present day.
Cast: Simon Schama
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Series 1
5 episodes
1. In the BeginningSimon Schama begins his exploration of the Jewish story at the start, 3,000 years ago.CC1 h 0 minSep 1, 2013
2. Among BelieversSimon takes a look at the story of the medieval Jews difficulties to preserve their identity and their lives living under the rule of Christianity and Islam.CC1 h 0 minSep 8, 2013
3. A Leap of FaithSimon takes a look at a moment bright with hope after Enlightenment thinkers and Revolutionary armies brought walls crashing down allowing Jews to weave their wisdom into life of modern Europe.CC1 h 0 minSep 15, 2013
4. Over the RainbowSimon takes a look at the lost world of the shtetl, the Jewish towns and villages dotted across the hinterlands of Eastern Europe, which became a unique Jewish culture.CC1 h 0 minSep 22, 2013
5. ReturnSimon Schama takes a look at how the Holocaust and the creation of Israel have changed what it means to be Jewish in modern times.CC1 h 0 minSep 29, 2013
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The Story of the Jews
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Simon Schama explores the story of the Jewish experience from ancient times to the present day.
Creators and cast
- Cast
- Simon Schama
- Studio
- Baltic Film Services
