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The Last Marranos (1990) |
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In the late
fifteenth century, the glory of Sephardic Jewry on the Iberian Peninsula came
to an end. In 1492, the Jews of Spain were expelled; in 1497, the Jews of
Portugal forcibly converted. Now they were subject to the Inquisition's harsh
punishment for heresy. Despite the danger, however, many of the
converted—called marranos (or pigs)
by Christians—continued to secretly practice Judaism. Five centuries later, The Last Marranos takes a fascinating
look at the village of Belmonte, Portugal. Its rites and prayers are an
amalgam of Christianity and bits of Judaism tenaciously preserved through the
ages, a tradition that bears the scars of history—distorted by clandestine
practice and couched in symbols of fear. Now, brought into the open and
reacquainting itself with mainstream Judaism, the community faces a new
challenge. |
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1
hr. 5 min. AGE: 12 to Adult |
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781.7 |
MOROCCO: THE MUSIC OF THE JEWS OF MOROCCO (Jewish Music Heritage Library, Vol. 5) |
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(1994) |
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Part of a series
produced in Israel which attempts to develop a comprehensive documentary on
Jewish music. Each volume introduces historical background and presents and
discusses songs, lyrics and melodies of one particular group of Jews. This
volume explores the music of the Moroccan Jews of North Africa, who developed
their own musical form by adapting Hebrew texts to melodies of their Arab
neighbors. Many of these songs were Messianic in nature. The film includes
many scenes of Moroccan Jews, both in Israel and Morocco, and a variety of
their songs. Among the Moroccan singers and groups featured are performances
by singer Shlomo Bar and the Habrera Hativit Ensemble. |
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28
min. AGE: 12 to Adult |
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910.039 |
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Since Jewish
traders settled in the Land of the Berbers more than 2,000 years ago,
Moroccan Jewry has had a unique culture, mingling Jewish and North African
influences. It also constitutes one of the most successful models of
political and religious coexistence in the Islamic world. But with the
upheavals of the twentieth century, the question is whether Moroccan Jewry
will retain its character and identity into the twenty-first century. Routes of Exile traces the history of
this branch of Jewry—from the first "Berber Jews" to the vast
migration and new tensions set off by the creation of the State of Israel.
The film takes a particularly probing look at the most recent stage of the
journey—social and political changes in Israel, the struggle for identity in
France and Canada, and the increasing isolation of the remnant that remains
behind in Morocco. |
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1
hr. 30 min. AGE: 12 to Adult |
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909.04 |
THE SEARCH FOR DELIVERANCE (1491-1789) (Heritage: Civilization and the Jews,
Chapter V) |
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(1984) |
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Part of the
“Heritage” series which chronicles over 3,000 years of Jewish history,
thought, and culture. This chapter looks at the bustle of Jewish life in
Amsterdam, Constantinople, Safed and Venice in the wake of the expulsion from
Spain; the flourishing of Polish Jewry. Topics covered include “The Expulsion
from Spain and Its Aftermath,” “Jews in the Italian Renaissance” and “The
Zenith of Polish Jewry.” Study guide available. |
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1
hr. AGE: 12 to Adult |
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781.7 |
SEPHARAD: THE MUSIC OF THE JEWS FROM SPAIN (Jewish Music Heritage Library, |
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Vol. 2) (1993) |
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Part of a series
produced in Israel which attempts to develop a comprehensive documentary on
Jewish music. Each volume introduces historical background and presents and
discusses songs, lyrics and melodies of one particular group of Jews. As this
video opens, over 500 years have passed since the expulsion of the Jews from
Spain. Despite having scattered to the far corners of the globe, Sephardic
Jews have managed to preserve their rich musical heritage. This video enables
the viewers to hear and learn about the rich tradition and beautiful music of
the romanceros (Ladino love songs),
as well as lullabies, wedding tunes, songs of mourning, and melodies from the
synagogue. Features Mira Zakai, Uri Revah, Eva Pitlik’s Vocal Ensemble,
Mabat, Esther Boro Dafka-Ben Yair, Julide Avzaradel, and Ofrah Hadad. |
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27
min. AGE: 12 to Adult |
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910.039 |
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A concise review of
Jewish life in Spain through 1492 presented by Yeshiva University Museum. Note: Still shots with narration. |
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15
min. AGE: 9 to Adult |
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SONG OF THE SEPHARDI (1978) |
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A feature-length
documentary musical film about Sephardic Jewry—its language, words, music and
traditions. The film pictorially tells the story of the Sephardim from the
Golden Age in Moorish Spain through the years of the Inquisition and the
Expulsion in 1492. Also shows the dispersion of the Sephardim to Istanbul,
Salonica and Amsterdam. Study guide available. |
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1
hr. 15 min. AGE: 14 to Adult |
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781.7 |
SONGS FOR A SHABBAT (1991) |
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A group of Moroccan
cantors from the USA, Israel and France gathered in Paris to sing hazzanut—religious songs—particularly
songs of the Sabbath and love songs. These melodies are in the mode of
Andalusian noubas. The cantors met in the Buffault Synagogue to share
together in singing these living memories of the Moroccan community. The film
includes explanations of the songs and alternates between scenes of the
cantors singing and scenes of Moroccan Jewish life. From the French series Morocco, Body and Soul. |
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In French, Arabic and Hebrew with subtitles.
26 min. AGE: 14 to Adult |
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781.7 |
TEIMAN: THE MUSIC OF THE JEWS FROM YEMEN (Jewish
Music Heritage Library, Vol. 4) |
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(1993) |
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Part of a series
produced in Israel which attempts to develop a comprehensive documentary on
Jewish music. Each volume introduces historical background and presents and
discusses songs, lyrics and melodies of one particular group of Jews. This
volume looks at the music of Yemenite Jews which combines the unique traits
of an unusual sense of togetherness and an abundance of musical talent.
Mourning for the destruction of the Second Temple resulted in the prohibition
of using musical instruments. Yemenite Jews, stringent in their observance,
accepted this ban literally, and instead of developing the playing of musical
instruments, they perfected singing and rhythm, drumming and dancing. The
songs sung by Yemenite men are drawn from the Diwan—a compilation of poetry
dating back 300 years—and their songs had a 3-part structure. Yemenite women
composed their own ballads, mainly around issues of love and family. The
video includes a description and reenactment of preparations for a Yemenite
wedding. Features Achinoam Nini (Noa), Gil Dor, Noam Sheriff, Aharon Amram,
The Bnei Teiman Group, Inbal Dance Theater, and Ofra Haza. |
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27
min. AGE: 12 to Adult |
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781.7 |
TOWARD JERUSALEM: MUSIC OF SEVEN COMMUNITIES (Jewish Music Heritage |
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Library, Vol. 7) (1995) |
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Part of a series
produced in Israel which attempts to develop a comprehensive documentary on
Jewish music. Each volume introduces historical background and presents and
discusses songs, lyrics and melodies of one particular group of Jews. Music
of seven ethnic groups of instrumentalists and singers in Israel are
highlighted, including ensembles from India, Persia, Iraq, Ethiopia,
Kurdistan, Georgia and Tajikistan. The musicians were gathered from throughout
Israel to perform in Jerusalem with Israeli rock star Ehud Banai. The video
shows each of the groups in their own surroundings, with samplings of their
music and a look at their unique musical instruments. |
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28
min. AGE: 12 to Adult |
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910.039 |
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Traces the Spanish
roots of the substantial Jewish community in Turkey through exploring the
life of Rachel Amado Bortnick, who grew up in Turkey and is one of the last
generation of native speakers of Ladino. Includes songs, stories, photographs
and traditional foods from Jewish Turkish life. Study guide available. |
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30
min. AGE: 14 to Adult |
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910.039 |
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Discusses the
Sephardim in Spain and Portugal and their journeys to new homes after the
Expulsion in 1492. Producer Esther Mizrahi Weissman, a Sephardic Jew,
narrates this film—which feels like a visual lecture. Note: Not recommended for group viewing. |
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25
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WOMEN (1996) |
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Set in the
Sephardic Jewish community in Jerusalem at the end of the 19th century, this
Israeli drama looks at the relationships which evolve when two women share a
husband and a household. The story concerns Rebecca, a pious woman who
desperately loves her husband, Jacob, a well-respected rabbi. After 15 years
of marriage, the couple remains childless. Out of love, Rebecca decides that
her husband must have a child and convinces him—despite his protests—to take
a second wife. She chooses the young and beautiful Sultana—the daughter of a
scholar who had died. Sultana has loved and admired Rebecca since she was a
child, and agrees to the marriage out of her respect for Rebecca. The
situation that develops is something that none of them had planned on. A
fascinating film which gives viewers a realistic view of the complexity of
polygamous marital situations, commonly found in the Bible. Directed by Moshe
Mizrachi and starring Michal Bat Adam. |
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In Hebrew with subtitles.
1 hr. 38 min. AGE: 14 to Adult |
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