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10 Facts - "These videos aim to detail how Jewish immigration happened from early 19th century till today.
Part 1 - Jewish Immigration to Palestine/Israel: 1800-1947 (2:21)
Part 2 - Jewish Immigration to Palestine/Israel: 1947-2014 (2:21)
- Part 1 details the different waves of immigration (Aliyah) from 1800 till 1947 when the UN General Assembly resolution 181 partitioned the land of Palestine into a Jewish State, a Palestinian State and an International Territory - Jerusalem.
- Part 2 details the different waves of immigration after the first Arab-Israeli war of 1948 and throughout the cold war until today."
Part 1 - Jewish Immigration to Palestine/Israel: 1800-1947 (2:21)
Part 2 - Jewish Immigration to Palestine/Israel: 1947-2014 (2:21)
100 Years in a Flash (2:57) - "Celebrating Israel Independence Day and the miracle of Israel." A selection of pictures from 100 years of the land of Israel.
1967 6-Day War + 1973 Yom Kippur War (69:55) - "A documentary concerning the Israeli 1967 - 6 day war. Israel was outnumbered, outgunned, everything was against her." Followed by a "documentary concerning the Israeli Yom Kippur war. The surprise attack on Israel in October 1973 by Egypt and Syria, this is the Fourth Arab--Israeli War. It is named after the Jewish national holiday on which it began, the holiest day of the Jewish year. Isn't it interesting that many observe the holy days of others, but they chose a holy day to attack." This is a series of videos that will play in sequence automatically.
20th Century Battlefields - 1973 Middle East (58:22) - "Watch this fascinating documentary about the Yom Kippur War and how Israel fended off a surprise attack from both Egypt and Syria, despite incurring heavy losses." A BBC documentary.
Ark of the Covenant -- Lost or Hidden Away (5:46) - "If the ark did exist, where is it now? A group of rabbis claim they found it in a 1981 excavation. But when will they ease open the lid and what waits inside?"
Betrayal of the Jews (37:51) - "In November 1917 the British government made a pledge with the Jewish people through the Balfour Declaration to help establish a Jewish National Home in the territory known as Palestine. Find out what happened next ..."
The Birth of the Israeli Air Force! (7:45) - This is a sample reel for 'Above and Beyond: The Birth of the Israeli Air Force' movie. "In 1948, a group of World War II pilots volunteered to fight for Israel in the War of Independence. As members of 'Machal' -- volunteers from abroad -- this ragtag band of brothers not only turned the tide of the war, preventing the possible annihilation of Israel at the very moment of its birth; they also laid the groundwork for the Israeli Air Force."
The Breakthrough to Jerusalem (4:20) - "InfoLive.TV brings excerpts of the wireless transmissions of paratroopers as they broke through into the Old City and the late IDF commander Mota Gur declares 'the Temple Mount is in our hands.' Posted to YouTube in 2007 on the 40th anniversary of the 1967 war."
British Pathé - This YouTube channel has a variety of historical films on Israel, most black and white. Here are some I've found (arranged chronologically.) Some of the comments in a few films show British bias against Jews. Many have no audio narration - it appears that these may have been from original footage, not from final production films where audio would have been added. Some are partial footage and may end abruptly.
- Jerusalem 1920-1939 (9:32)
- First Pictures From Palestine 1929 (1:41) - Silent film
- In Palestine Today 1938 (1:30)
- Jewish Refugees In Detention Camp 1940 (7:28)
- Palm Sunday In Jerusalem 1940 (4:39) - Silent film
- Jordan Valley 1940-1949 Reel 1 (10:04) Reel 2 (7:10)
- Bethlehem 1946 (4:20) - Silent film
- Palestine 1946 (6:10) - Silent film
- Palestine - Jews Freed By British 1946 (4:40) - Silent film
- Shots Of Jerusalem 1946 (1:15) - Silent film
- Illegal Immigrants In Haifa 1946 (4:05) - Silent film
- Riots In Palestine 1946 (4:47) - Silent film
- British Troops In Palestine 1946 (2:42) - Silent film
- Remembrance Day In Palestine 1946 (6:09)
- The Arabs Declare Holy War 1947 (1:26)
- Palestine - Martial Law Declared 1947 (1:55)
- Martial Law In Tel Aviv & Jerusalem 1947 (7:00) - Silent film
- Palestine Independence 1947 (6:03) - Silent film
- Palestine Today 1947 (5:35) - Silent film
- Haifa Refugees Ship 1947 (3:11) - Silent film. The biggest ever Jewish refugee ship 'Exodus' arrives at Haifa.
- Erected Jewish Settlement: Israel 1947 (3:23) - Silent film
- Drought In Palestine 1947 (3:52) - Silent film
- Palestine Story 1948 (6:36) - Silent film
- Palestine Defies Solution 1948 (1:56)
- Troops In Action Palestine 1948 (3:04) - Silent film
- War In Palestine With The Arabs 1948 (8:45) - Silent film
- Last British Troops Leave Palestine 1948 (5:56) - Silent film
- Building Israeli Settlement Aka Birth Of A Kibbutz 1948 (6:16) - Silent film
- Military Demonstration In Israel 1948 (8:29) - Silent film
- U.S Recognizes Israel 1948 (1:13) - Silent film
- Jews Back In Nazareth 1948 (3:48) - Silent film
- Jerusalem Under Snow 1948 (2:05) - Silent film - Except for one day about 5 years earlier, this was first snow in Jerusalem in 28 years.
- Israel Joins United Nations 1949 (1:13)
- Israel 1949 (1:10)
- Palestine 1949 (1:20) - Silent film
- First Ship To Fly Israeli Flag 1949 (0:21)
- Britain Recognizes Israel 1949 (1:23)
- Arabs / Jews 1950-1959 (9:12) - Silent film
- Jewish Refugees 1951 (0:55)
- Israel / Jordan Border Dispute 1953 (0:47)
- Kibbutz 1955 (2:23) - Silent film
- Israel - Girls Train To Defend 1955 (1:12)
- Life On The Egyptian Border 1955 (5:50) - Silent film
- Bedouin Camps In Desert 1955 (3:22) - Silent film
- Beersheba Market 1955 (1:46) - Color
- Israel Trials Of The S.S. Israel - First German Built Ship Since War 1955 (0:51) - Silent film
- Israel Independence Day 1956 (0:50)
- Israel 1956 (2:24) - Color
- Israel Trains Soldier-Farmers 1956 (0:53)
- Israel Invades Egypt - Britain Acts 1956 (2:13)
- Strange Ceremony 1957 (0:52) - Israel welcomes Palestinian sect of Druses as citizens
- First Ship Through Aqaba Since Troop Withdrawal 1957 (1:41) - Silent film
- First US Tanker Reaches Eilat / Aqaba 1957 (0:34) - Silent film - The first delivery of American oil arrives by ship in Israel
- Israeli Patrol Boats In Aqaba 1957 (0:31) - Silent film
- Israel Immigration Increases 1957 (0:58) - Silent film
- Israel Intensifies Parachutist Training 1957 (1:56) - Silent film
- Israelis Display Gaza Captured Weapons 1957 (0:56) - Silent film
- Israel Promotes Women's Army 1957 (0:38) - Silent film
- Israel Celebrates Independence Day 1957 (0:38) - Silent film
- Israeli Defenses: Oil Line Completed 1957 (1:49) - Silent film
- First Oil Flows Through New Pipeline - Israel 1957 (1:00) - Silent film
- Picking And Packing Oranges 1957 (2:50) - Color
- The Israel-Syria Border Dispute 1960 (0:50)
- Jerusalem 1964 (2:24) - Silent film
- The Israel Museum - Jerusalem 1965 (1:28) - Silent film
- Israel - Land Of The Four Seas 1966 (7:32)
- End Of War 1967 (1:40)
- Masada - The Last Stand Of The Zealots 1967 (4:05) - Color
- Israel Citrus 1967 - Color
- Sea Of Galilee 1967 (2:48) - Color
- Jerusalem 1967 (6:46) - Color
- The Dead Sea 1967 (1:07) - Color
- Israel - Ancient And Modern 1969 (8:02) - Color
- Israel Situation 1969 (2:35)
- The Israel Story 1969 (2:00) - Color
- Israeli Troops At War 1973 (9:21) - Color, Silent film
- Old City Of Jerusalem 1973 (9:26) - Color, Silent film
Crash Course in Jewish History - Articles on Jewish history. The articles on this page begin with the most recent at the top and work backwards in history as you go down the page - all the way back to Adam and Eve.
The Death March to Volary (1:45) - "On 20 January 1945, approximately 1000 female Jewish prisoners were forced on a death march from Schlesiersee (today Sława) camp in Upper Silesia, Poland. On the way, the prisoners passed through other camps, and more women were added to the march. 106 days later, on 5 May 1945, after covering a distance of over 800 km (500 miles), the march ended in the town of Volary in Czechoslovakia. Out of the 1300 women who marched to Volary around 350 survived." This is a short summary - to view the complete story, please go to this site. Scroll down to read each segment and watch the videos.
Discovery of a Second Temple Period quarry in Jerusalem - building stones for
the Second Temple (2:14) - "Description by IAA archaeologist Yuval Baruch of the discovery in Jerusalem of a stone quarry which probably supplied the builders of the Second Temple with immense stones for the project."
the Second Temple (2:14) - "Description by IAA archaeologist Yuval Baruch of the discovery in Jerusalem of a stone quarry which probably supplied the builders of the Second Temple with immense stones for the project."
"Downplaying the Holocaust: Arthur Hays Sulzberger and the New York Times" (12:32) - "Anna Blech won first prize at the New York City History Day competition for her research paper."
Fascinating excavation finds at Jerusalem's Tower of David (2:14) - "The old Ottoman Kishle building, adjacent to Jerusalem’s Tower of David Museum near the Jaffa Gate, opened to the public. The attraction isn’t so much the 19th century edifice itself; that’s not so old for Israel. The fascinating part is what likes underneath its floors -- basically the timeline of Jerusalem spanning close to 3,000 years."
The Festival of Tabernacles (Sukkot) (4:24) - Watch this educational video which explains the booths, four species and other exciting elements of the holiday.
Founding of Modern Hebrew by Eliezer Ben Yehuda (1:04) - From the time of the great exile by the Romans until the 19th century, most Jewish people in the land of Israel spoke Yiddish, Ladino, German, Russian or other languages. When the Zionist movement began its return to the Jewish
homeland, they began to revive the ancient Hebrew language, previously used only in prayer. The initiator of this revival of modern Hebrew was Eliezer Ben-Yehuda.
homeland, they began to revive the ancient Hebrew language, previously used only in prayer. The initiator of this revival of modern Hebrew was Eliezer Ben-Yehuda.
G I Jews (8:31) - "Jewish Americans in World War II, a feature-length documentary for broadcast on national public television, will tell the profound and unique story of Jewish Americans in World War II—men and women who fought for their nation and their people, struggled privately with anti-Semitism, and emerged transformed, more powerfully American and more deeply Jewish." This is a sampler of a feature length film that was produced in 2018 (not available to view on the Internet.)
Hanukkah - In Those Days, at This Time (7:33) - "What is the miracle of Hanukkah really about? One days' worth of olive oil lasting for 8 days, was indeed, miraculous....but there is so much more to this holiday than meets the eye. Hanukkah is the miraculous story of the Jewish People, and as you will see the story never ended. "
Hebron - City of the Patriarchs (5:57) - A film of the Jewish Learning Institute.
Hebron - The Roots of the Jewish People (12:47) - The oldest Jewish city in the world - a good historical overview.
Herod The Great - The King's Final Journey - This web site is a fantastic panoramic view of the King Herod exhibit that had been on display at the Israel in 2013. On the first page, click on the various links (I recommend following the numbered sequence) to see still pictures of the exhibit. NOTE - The "Gallery Virtual Tour" link in the top left no longer works as Adobe Flash has been discontinued.
Herodian Road Aquaduct Excavation Finds (2:11) - "The first is rare etching of a menorah on stone, assumed to be the Temple Menorah. The second discovery is that of a Roman sword dated to the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 CE."
Herodian Road Excavation at the City of David (2:06) - "In 2004, municipal workers who were repairing a sewage drain in the City of David were shocked to discover a staircase deep underneath the ground. Salvage excavations done at the site revealed that the stairs are part of an ancient thoroughfare, leading from the Shiloach Pool - the major water drawing source in Jerusalem from Biblical times, to the Temple Mount over 2300 feet to the north."
Heroes of Israel: Chief Rabbi Lau (4:31) - "Israel’s former Chief Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau was the youngest survivor of Buchenwald concentration camp. At age 7 he came to Israel an orphan and grew to become a leader of the nation. Hear his incredible story of miracles and faith."
Hezekiah's Tunnel (2:37) - "The Shiloah (Siloam) Tunnel - The rebellion of the king of Judah against the Assyrian Empire in 701 BCE placed Jerusalem in great danger. This video depicts Jerusalem's ordeal under the threat of Assyrian siege and Hezekiah's creative solution to the city's resulting water problem. Hezekiah's water system was an engineering wonder that included the hewing of a 533-meter-long tunnel in the depths of the rock. By means of Hezekiah's tunnel, which is mentioned in the Bible and in the Shiloah (Siloam) Inscription, the water of the Gihon Spring was diverted into the city, out of reach of the Assyrians."
How Israel Was Born - Zionism in Animation (3:11) - A unique view on the birth of Israel.
In-Depth Exploration of the City of David in Jerusalem (43:43) - "Yishai Fleisher takes us on an adventure in the famous Ir Davide (City of David) in Jerusalem. Connections between the history of the Jewish people in Israel and the modern day discovery of archaeological evidence."
Inside Jerusalem: The Jebusites and the City of David with Ami Mazar and Shani
Atias (3:11) - This is a short clip from the 38-minute movie "Inside Jerusalem: Identity and the Ancient Past" available for rent or purchase here.
Atias (3:11) - This is a short clip from the 38-minute movie "Inside Jerusalem: Identity and the Ancient Past" available for rent or purchase here.
Israel Map Throughout History (2:25) - This is a short silent video but it provides a good visual representation of the various empires that were in the Middle East throughout history.
Israeli Declaration of Independence (12:51) - "Israeli Declaration of Independence as read by David Ben Gurion in Tel Aviv The following day, the 1948 war started with all neighbouring Arab countries sending their armies to stop the foundation of a Jewish State."
Jerusalem 1913 (10:33) - Historic film from the past, there is no English however still interesting to watch. The Hebrew portion of the YouTube title reads "A united Jerusalem 100 years ago". The Hebrew YouTube description translated by Google (with a few grammatical errors) reads as "Jerusalem was unified 100 years ago, and has been documented in the film "Jewish life in the Land of Israel". The film was found and restored in 1998 in collaboration between CNC French Film Center and the Jerusalem Cinematheque. And was first introduced at the Jerusalem Film Festival Jubilee Israel. Because the film was made in the 11th Zionist Congress, held in Vienna, perspective on the Arab population is limited. (Another movie filmed in the same year for the mission, does not refer to Muslims and Jews, so that no one will live by faith ...). Although important film from this period, found 15 years ago, is still not producing a budget or contributes to linguistic versions will enable disseminated. Today, conservation is also needed digital upgrade the quality for HD and the highest quality available on the professional level."
Jerusalem 1918 (8:13) - "Jerusalem 1918 Jacob Gross exposure. Amateur film presents a rare and unique daily life in the Old City. ... The music of the desert wind Hyman Nachtshe original silent film was adapted, courtesy and the film was made by Jacob Gross. The film is from a Jewish family in Amsterdam and it is unclear whether the father collected the bits or shot them himself to encourage Jewish tourism to Jerusalem after the British occupation. Some of the pictures were taken at the end of the Ottoman era."
Jerusalem: 4000 Years in 5 Minutes (5:16) - A quick lesson in the history of Jerusalem.
The Jerusalem Archaeological Park: Davidson Center Excavations Diary (4:58) - "A brief history of 150 years of excavations in the Jerusalem Archaeological Park narrated by Professor Ronni Reich."
Jerusalem of Light (1:08:42) - From The Spielberg Jewish Film Archive, "a compilation of clips, marking
the 40th anniversary of Jerusalem's reunification, depicting Jerusalem from 1911 to the 1970's." (There are over 2,200 films available on this YouTube channel.)
the 40th anniversary of Jerusalem's reunification, depicting Jerusalem from 1911 to the 1970's." (There are over 2,200 films available on this YouTube channel.)
Jerusalem Quartered - This is an interesting article although somewhat dated now, about the four quarters of the old city of Jerusalem. (There is a PRINT button at the bottom of the page if you want to print a copy.)
Judea and Samaria, The Biblical Heartland is Reborn (6:26) - "What is Judea and Samaria? How did Israel come to be in possession of this land and who are the brave people who have settled here and why?"
King David's Conquest of Jerusalem (4:40) - "The mighty fortified Canaanite city towered above him, and yet King David prevailed…with a pipe. How did King David conquer Jerusalem? Learn the surprising answer in this fascinating film as you walk in David’s footsteps and watch the battle for Jerusalem unfold."
King Solomon's Wall Excavated (7:36) - "Gordon Robertson explores the ruins of the palace of King David and the wall of King Solomon in Jerusalem."
The Life of the Jews in Palestine (1:00:37) - This is an old film from 1913 showing life in what is now Israel during that time.
Line of Life with Golda Meir 11:47) - A film from from 1977. "Golda Meir joined the long list of inspiring Jewish heroines as Israel’s first female prime minister. This video reveals her inspiring visions for the nation, with footage of the early days of the State of Israel."
Made in Israel: Agriculture (10:18) - "Gordon Robertson looks at Israel's remarkable agricultural innovation, with special focus on the role of the kibbutz in Israel's agricultural success, growing crops and orchards in desert, rocky land and swamps with hard work and ingenuity."
Miracle of Israel - Land Of Promise (5:02) - "A great video about the history of the Jewish people and Israel!"
The Mystery Of Tekhelet (22:59) - "A fascinating documentary that takes the viewer on a journey through history in search of the ancient blue dye, Tekhelet." (Three parts, will play automatically in succession.)
The Mystery of the Jews (20:52) - "Who are the Jews? What impact have the Jews had on the world? A powerful short film that reveals the real story behind "The Mystery of the Jews". With remarkable insights by renowned historians, world leaders and perceptive authors."
The Ophel Excavation 2013 (17:21) - "An exclusive behind-the-scenes video of a fascinating archaeology discovery made by Dr. Eilat Mazar"
Palestine 1913 (1:00:37) - Rare movie filmed in Israel in 1913.
Rachel's Tomb (3:25) - Rachel's Tomb, is the site revered as the burial place of the Hebrew matriarch Rachel and is located at the northern entrance of Bethlehem. This is some video from Israeli tour guide, Zahi Shaked and includes some old historic pictures.
Returning Home: A Jerusalem Story (7:44) - "Jerusalem was the original capital of the kingdom of Israel in the time of the first and second temple, and Jews have maintained a small but continuous presence in the Old City of Jerusalem for the past 2000 years. This film tells the little known story of the Jewish families who had lived in the Old City peacefully for generations prior to being besieged, forcibly evicted from their homes and taken prisoner of war by the Arab Legion in 1948 after the state of Israel was declared by the United Nations. The film follows the story of these Jewish refugees until they were able to return to their homes 19 years later after Israeli forces liberated the Old City during the Six Day War in 1967."
Revival of Hebrew (8:43) - "While Hebrew had remained the language of study and prayer, it had not been a spoken language for centuries. Few believed it could again become a tongue of everyday speech, but one man did, and dedicated his life to reviving Hebrew. His name was Eliezer Ben-Yehuda."
The Revolt of the Greek Jews (21:58) - A story of the Greek Jews at Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp.
Road to Liberty (10:55) - "The story of the Jewish Brigade towards the end of World War II." "A new fighting unit, the Jewish Brigade Group, was created in pre-State Israel. Many of the fighters were Jewish refugees from Europe, and they fought side by side with the Allied forces in Europe. They became part of the British 8th Army, fought as Jews – as free sons of the Land of Israel. Ultimately, they formed an essential part of the building of the Israel Defence Forces that would fight back the Arab Armies in Israel’s War of Independence in 1948." This film is from the Spielberg Jewish Film Archives. WARNING - Some graphic holocaust scenes at the beginning.
Second Temple Treasure Discovered In The Hills of Jerusalem (3:23) - "Deep inside of the hills of Jerusalem rests the Kibbutz of Ramat Rachel ... Just a few days ago, [Note, this was posted in 2008] 15 silver coins dating from the Second Temple period were discovered inside of an ancient pot hidden in a columbarium." Ramat Rachel is at the southern edge of Jerusalem. We stayed at the hotel there during our second tour.
The Secrets of Old Acre (8:35) - "Akko: The Secrets of the City Above and the City Below". A well made video for adults (and children) about the history and beauty of the northern Israel city of Acre (also known as Akko).
The Significance of the City of David (8:54) - "Brian Warren & Laura Lynn Tyler-Thompson film an episode of The 700 Club Canada on location, discussing the significance of the City of David, site of Biblical Jerusalem."
Six Day War (5:09) - Some footage (black and white) from the 1967 war. The song is Jerusalem of Gold by Naomi Shemer.
Six Days of Miracles (10:09) - "An exciting and uplifting historic short movie, highlighting the miraculous events of the Six Day War, and emphasizing the Divine hand orchestrating these remarkable events from behind the scenes."
Small Western Wall (2:19) - This is a segment of the Western Wall in the Muslim Quarter. This plaza is only about 20 meters long, almost the same length as the Western Wall was before the 6-day war. The open area in front of it is about the same size as the prayer plaza at the Western Wall before 1967. There are only two segments of the Western Wall accessible as the rest is buried behind buildings.
The Spielberg Jewish Film Archive. The Steven Spielberg Jewish Film Archive was founded in the late 1960s by Professor Moshe Davis and other historians of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. In 1987 a generous donation was received from Steven Spielberg and the Archive was named after the American filmmaker, The web site is here. The easiest way I found to see what is available is to go to the Virtual Cinema page. Click on the categories in the left menu to see what is available in each category. Here are a couple of suggestions you might like.
- The Walls of Jerusalem (14:58) - "A historical account of the walls and gates surrounding the city of Jerusalem" (Unfortunately this one now shows a message that it is "blocked" in Canada.)
- Jerusalem of Light (1:08:42) - "A compilation of clips, marking the 40th anniversary of Jerusalem's reunification, depicting Jerusalem from 1911 to the 1970s."
Stairway to Jerusalem (17:12) - The Jerusalem corridor in 1960. It's all in Spanish but sit back and watch the video.
The Temple Mount's Largest Stone (4:23) - I've seen this stone during a tour through the Western Wall Tunnel. No one has any idea how in Biblical times they could have moved a stone this large and heavy to this location. "This largest stone in the Western Wall is visible within the Western Wall Tunnel and ranks as one of the heaviest objects ever lifted by human beings without powered machinery. With an estimated weight of 517 tonnes (570 short tons),[1] it is one of the largest building blocks in the world. The stone, located in the wall section north of Wilson's Arch, is 13.6 meters (44.6 feet) long and 3 meters (9.8 feet) high and has an estimated width of 3.3 meters (10.8 feet)." (Wikipedia)
Toldot Yisrael Presents "Eyewitness 1948" - "Toldot Yisrael is a Jerusalem based non-profit dedicated to recording and sharing the firsthand testimonies of the men and women who helped found the State of Israel." " Eyewitness 1948 is a short film series produced by Toldot Yisrael that tells the stories of Israel’s founding through the eyes of the people who lived it." I particularly recommend "Echoes of a Shofar", the story of six Jewish heroes who defiantly blew the shofar at the Kotel (Western Wall) over sixty years ago when it was illegal to do so in British Mandate Palestine.
Tour of Ma'arat HaMachpela (25:15) - "Tomb of the Patriarchs and Matriarchs in Hebron. Tour the first Jewish possession in Eretz Yisrael, Ma'arat HaMachpela, in Hebron, with David Wilder."
Virtual Reconstruction Of Second Temple Mount (7:47) - "The heart and soul of Jerusalem has always been the Temple that twice stood in Jerusalem for over 800 years. For nearly 2,000 years, the earning for the rebuilding of the Temple has stayed in the hearts of the Jewish people worldwide throughout the exiles." This fantastic state-of-the-art 3-D simulation of the Temple offers an excellent view of what walking through the Temple’s courtyards, chambers and sanctuaries might have been really like.
The Volunteers: Answering the Call of History (14:42) - "Toldot Yisrael presents the stories of volunteers from around the world who came in 1948 to help build and defend the State of Israel."
Wake The Dawn: The Story of Jerusalem's Holy Temple (31:56) - "A documentary film depicting the history and significance of the Temple, through the eyes of the Talmud and Jewish tradition." A video by Chaim Clorfene who "lives in Tzfat, Israel, where he spends much of his time writing and teaching about the Third Temple."
Waves of Freedom (52:30) - "Interviewees, supported by authentic documentary footage, reminisce about defying the British blockade to bring Jewish refugees into the future state of Israel."
Welcome to Israel (3:13) - A tour of Israel's historic roots with Esri Tubi.
Western Wall Tunnels Tour - "A quick crash course on the history of Jerusalem's walls and the Temple Mount with some footage of a live tour under the Western Wall tunnels in January of 2013."
Part 1 (14:34) Part 2 (14:48)
Part 1 (14:34) Part 2 (14:48)
The Whole Jewish History in One Hour (1:09:12) - David Solomon gives a lecture about the history of the Jews. Sound boring? Actually it's quite interesting!
Yerushalayim: A Journey Through the Ages (8:37) - 19th and 20th century history of Jerusalem set to music.
You Are Part of the Story (4:55) - "Film screened at the 35th Anniversary Gala of Beit Hatfutsot, The Museum of the Jewish People, New York, December 3, 2013."
Your Faithfulness in the Night (50:17) - "A powerful documentary that brings to the viewer compelling film footage from many interviews that record the legacy of faith and commitment of a special cadre of Holocaust Survivors"
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