Dear Safranim,
We are looking for a movie called The Disputation: A theological
debate between Christians and Jews. We owned a copy which
unfortunately disappeared. I tried contacting Films for the
Humanities and Sciences which produced it, but they have discontinued
it since 2003 and no
It's amazing what meager offerings there are on this.
Although for older kids rather than seminary students, and only 20
minutes, this is the best one I know of.
It's called What Is Judaism? We bought it from Library Video Company
Schlessinger Media, c2006.
1 DVD (20 minutes).
An introduction to
Hi all,
I'm hoping that the wisdom and experience of the crowd can help me out.
A local Christian seminary librarian recently wrote to me saying that
she wanted to add a short (1 hour or so) video about Judaism to her
collection. She specifically wants Jewish theology and customs, _not_
This video link was posted on the Jewish Book Marketing List.
Chaim Mazo
Re: Video of synagogue/Jewish books for Crete synagogue
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Sun Feb 14, 2010 7:28 am (PST)
We were outraged to hear about the arson attacks that devastated the
600-year-old
Dear safranim,
I want to share with you this short video, made by a novel Jewish
director in Mexico - Ariel Zylbersztejn [Spanish with English translation]:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nalP2eUADTQ
Be well,
Efraim
Dr. Efraim Zadoff
E.D.Z. Nativ Ediciones
P.O.Box 23526
Jerusalem 91234
tel. 972
I just thought I'd share with you this article and video that I came
across today about libraries in Israel
http://www.keshet-tv.com/VideoPage.aspx?MediaID=44813SourceID=272
I would love to hear your feedback. I have only visited a libary in
Israel once before and I was impressed at the
Praying with Lior is incredibly wonderful!
It's hard to say anything that wouldn't be an understatement.
Moving, loving, spiritual, honest, you name it.
Not to be missed!
Madeleine
Madeleine Cohen Oakley
Librarian
Adas Israel Congregation
Washington, DC
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Has anyone seen this documentary that can offer a comment on it?
Andrea Rapp
Wise Temple, Cincinnati
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I was fortunate to see much of the movie in its pre-release, unedited form.
Powerful, heartwarming, moving are a few adjectives that begin to describe it.
Rabbi Arnold D. Samlan
Director, Nassau/Queens Services
Board of Jewish Education of Greater New York
179 Westbury Avenue
Carle Place, NY
Hello friends- these films are$ 5.00 each- Le Dibbouk by Ansky[in
yiddish with french subtitles], God Man and Devil in yiddish with
english subtitles, Mirele Efros in yiddish and english
subtitles, Horizon of Hope,in yiddish a documentary re. Pioneer
Women org., Routes to Roots, a time to
Hi, Rachel,
Timbrels and Torahs shows a female rabbi (Rabbi Sue Elwell) at a Simchat
Hochmah Ceremony - a Rite of Passage ceremony to celebrate the wisdom of
elders:
http://www.timbrelsandtorahs.com/video/
Two films showing a female rabbi officiating at wedding ceremonies:
And the Gate Opened: Women in the Rabbinate was put out in 2005 by JTS, to
celebrate the 20th anniversary of the oridnation of the first Conservative
woman rabbi.
Elizabeth Edelglass
Library Director
Department of Jewish Education of Greater New Haven
360 Amity Rd, Woodbridge, CT 06525
(203)
Dear safranim,
I need your help in finding video(s) showing women rabbis leading
services. Such a video is for a course on Women and Religion in the
MA program at the University of Sarajevo (Arizona State University
has an Educational Partnership with them).
Many thanks,
Rachel
Rachel
Dear Safranim,
Can anyone recommend a good film (not Lights) about Chanukah for 5th
and 6th graders. Thanks.
Noreen Wachs
Librarian
Ramaz Middle School p 212 774-8000, X6232
114 East 85 Street f 212 774-8069
New York, N.Y. 10028 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Messages and
Where can I purchase a copy of the video Through Our Eyes: Children
Witness the Holocaust as well as the study guide?
Thank you in advance.
Adelle Salmenson
Librarian
Rabbi Philip N. Kranz Learning Center
5645 Dupree Drive NW
Atlanta, GA 30327-3403
404-252-3073
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Hi All,
We have two sets of the video tapes Out of Spain 1492: Jerusalem
which was in Spain a Journey Through Spain With the Fifth President
of Israel, Yitzhak Navon c1992. This is a 2 volume set.
We are asking for a $10 donation to our library for each set. Anyone
interested please send me
I've never seen it myself, but here's the information
I copied from
http://www.sfjff.org/cgi-bin/sfjff_resource.pl?titleID=692
:
DIVINE FOOD
Directed by Bill Chayes
United States
1998
Video
40 minutes
English
Subjects:Family Geneology, North American Jewish
Identity, Video Only
Shalom Elizabeth:
For years the video rental policy of the Board of Jewish Education of
Greater Washington has been to charge $3.00 per week, or part thereof,
to teachers in affiliated schools, or to nonprofit groups, such as
senior adult clubs or programs in senior residences. Videos were
I am looking for a video and/or audio recording of Ben Gurion's Declaration
of Independence from 5/14/48 and I am also looking for an audio and/or
video recording of the UN vote to establish the state of Israel on
11/29/47. If anyone can suggest a specific title, I would appreciate it.
Please
Dear Rachel, et.al:
A Life Apart from 1997 is a pretty good bet. It retails for about
$30.00. If you go to the link below, you can read some reviews, one of
them mentioned The Chosen.
Regards,
Kathe
A local public high school teacher is looking for a short video to show to
her students as an introduction to the book The Chosen by Chaim Potok. She
is looking for something that will provide the students (most non-Jewish
with limited exposure to Judaism) with basic information about American
We are trying to replace our badly damaged copy of the Tradition video
Circumcision? or Bris! Surgery? or Simcha!
The telephone number we have for Tradition is no longer in service. The
Board of Jewish Education of Greater New York no longer distributes it.
Any suggestions on how to obtain a
My suggestion would be Mostly Music
1-877-438-6874
Their listing for the video is online at
http://www.mostlymusic.com/album-landing.aspx?a=27433
It seems to list for $24.99.
Please note the NTSC format. It will need to be
converted to VHS, if they don't have a VHS edition to
sell.
B'shalom,
One of our members is seeking either a video or DVD based on the book,
Molly's Pilgrim. Does anyone know where it could be rented or purchased?
Thank you. Randall Tenor
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I received the following request through my Cantor. I would be interested
in obtaining a copy of this video myself, if one is to be had anywhere. Our
congregation happens to own one of those Czech Torahs.
Anybody have any ideas?
Enid Sperber, Librarian
Temple Israel of Hollywood
7300 Hollywood
Ramon
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Dear all,
This NTSC video is 70 minutes long and was produced by the Israel
Broadcasting Authority, 2003. It is in English
I am looking for some inexpensive shelving for videos and DVD's. Has
anyone purchased some recently? Thanks. Linda Goldberg, Louisville JCC.
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