The Story of the Jews

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

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

First Aired

2013-09-01
Last Aired

2013-09-29
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Genre

Documentary
Seasons

1
Episodes

5
Status

Ended
Language

English
Network

BBC Two

Keywords:

culture

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Season 1

1. In the Beginning

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

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

60mins 2013-09-01

2. Among Believers

Simon takes a look at the story of the medieval Jews difficulties to preserve their identity and their...More

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.Less

60mins 2013-09-08

3. A Leap of Faith

Simon takes a look at a moment bright with hope after Enlightenment thinkers and Revolutionary armies ...More

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.Less

60mins 2013-09-15

4. Over the Rainbow

Simon takes a look at the lost world of the shtetl, the Jewish towns and villages dotted across the hi...More

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.Less