HOLIDAYS (SIMCHAT TORAH)

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FOR OUT OF ZION—THE STORY OF A TORAH  (1974)

For

A sensitive depiction of the role of the Torah in Jewish life and tradition—with special emphasis on the making and the ornamentation of the scroll, and the chanting of the text.

15 min.  AGE: 9 to Adult

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LET’S WRITE A TORAH (The Tefillin Factory)  (n.d.)

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Informative video which shows the complete process of making tefillin and writing a Sefer Torah. Includes the processing of animal hides into parchment; cutting a “quill” pen; preparing special ink; and the actual writing on the parchment. The film also includes the detailed steps in creating tefillin and shows how mezuzot are made.

18 min.  AGE: 10 to Adult

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TEFILLIN  (1993)

Tef

Zerach Greenfield, assisted by the staff of Oter Yisrael, guides the viewer through the steps and halachic requirements of the yearlong production process of making tefillin. He also demonstrates the art of writing a Sefer Torah, a Mezuzah and Tefillin.

30 min.  AGE: 10 to adult

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TISHRAY MONTH HOLIDAYS  (Parpar Nechmad Series)  (1989)

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Israel children's program in Hebrew which addresses Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot and Simchat Torah with puppets, songs and stories. Two additional Parpar Nechmad shows are included on this video—Flowers and Quiet Please. Note: The Hebrew spoken is intended for fluent speakers.

In Hebrew. 25 min. each show.  AGE: 6 to 10