The Story of the Jews

Name: The Story of the Jews
Released: 2013-09-01
Rating: 8.2
Cast: Simon Schama

8.2

September 1, 2013

1 Season • 5 Episodes

Ended

Documentary

Overview

Simon Schama explores the story of the Jewish experience from ancient times to the present day.

Cast

Simon Schama

Self - Presenter

Episodes

1. In the Beginning

September 1, 2013 • 60m

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

2. Among Believers

September 8, 2013 • 60m

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.

3. A Leap of Faith

September 15, 2013 • 60m

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.

4. Over the Rainbow

September 22, 2013 • 60m

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.