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The Story of the Jews

The Story of the Jews

★ 8.2/10•2013•1h 0m•Documentary
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Simon Schama explores the story of the Jewish experience from ancient times to the present day.

Simon Schama · Writer

StatusEnded
Runtime1h 0m
LanguageEN
First Air DateSep 1, 2013

Episodes

Episode 1 - In the BeginningE160m

In the Beginning

Simon Schama begins his exploration of the Jewish story at the start, 3,000 years ago.

Sep 1, 2013

Episode 2 - Among BelieversE260m

Among Believers

Simon 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.

Sep 8, 2013

Episode 3 - A Leap of FaithE360m

A Leap of Faith

Simon 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.

Sep 15, 2013

Episode 4 - Over the RainbowE460m

Over the Rainbow

Simon 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.

Sep 22, 2013

Episode 5 - ReturnE560m

Return

Simon Schama takes a look at how the Holocaust and the creation of Israel have changed what it means to be Jewish in modern times.

Sep 29, 2013

Actors

Simon Schama

Simon Schama

Self - Presenter

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