90 min.  AGE:  12 to Adult

956.94

DREAM OF MY PEOPLE  (1934)

Dre

Travelogue on Palestine, including the last performance of Cantor Yossele Rosenblatt. The film has historical value in its depiction of Palestine of the 1930’s. Cities shown include Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Jaffa, Tiberias and Rehovot. Sites visited include the Hebrew University, the King David Hotel, the Judean Hills, the Jezreei Valley, Rishon L’Zion, and Lake Kinneret.

B&W. 1 hr. 6 min.  AGE: 12 to Adult

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GOOD MORNING ISRAEL  (1978)

Goo

Beginning with a modern dance at sunrise with Caesarea as the background, this beautifully photographed and scored film combines popular Israeli and Jewish music with footage from all over Israel. Much more than a travelogue; it is a celebration of life in Israel. Note: This is a wordless film.

27 min.  AGE: 10 to Adult

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THE HOLY LAND  (1985)

Hol

A presentation in chronological order of every major Holy Land site from the biblical era to today.

1 hr.  AGE: 10 to Adult

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IMPRESSIONS OF ISRAEL  (1987)

Imp

A fast-paced visual montage of 1980's Israel. We view a slice of Israel's people and land, with clips ranging from a Tel Aviv fashion show to kibbutz life. There is no dialogue. Each image is quickly set to well-known Hebrew songs.

28 min.  AGE: 9 to Adult

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ISRAEL  (1992)

Isr

Israeli-produced video which introduces viewers to over 50 sites in the country. Includes Jerusalem and the Holy Places, The Dead Sea, Eilat, Beersheba, Tel Aviv, Cesarea, Beit Shean, Haifa, Galilee, Safed, Sea of Galilee, Jaffa, Tiberias and more. Note: Provides more background information on each city than the video Israel: Land of Milk and Honey, but covers less sites and in a straightforward, serious documentary style.

1 hr.  AGE: 10 to Adult

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ISRAEL: A LAND FOR EVERYONE  (1996)

Isr

This contemporary travelogue of Israel presents a non-sectarian, pluralistic approach, showing sites and customs of the major religions found in Israel. The film spends equal time visiting the Wailing Wall, Church of the Holy Sepulcher and Al Agsa Mosque—as well as showing part of a Passover Seder on a kibbutz and the processions through the Stations of the Cross before Easter. Cities explored include Jerusalem, Haifa, Tel Aviv, Galilee, Tiberias, the Negev, Eilat, Nazareth and Caesarea. Sites visited include: the Western Wall, Via Delarosa, the Dome of the Rock, the Holyland Hotel, the Shrine of the Book, the Dead Sea, Ein Ghetti, Masada and Yad Vashem. A well-produced travelogue which serves as an excellent introduction to the land of Israel and briefly covers its major cities and sites. Note: Hebrew words in the video are often mispronounced.

52 min.  AGE: 12 to Adult

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ISRAEL BEYOND THE HORIZON  (n.d.)

Lau

Spectacular aerial cinematography of the wide varieties of landscape and views found in Israel. This film aims to change the perception that Israel is an arid nation with scores of old ruins and dotted by an occasional western-style city. Includes an energetic soundtrack and vocal narration. Scenes include canyons, farmlands, ice covered regions, mountains, urban cities and traffic patterns, industry, the coast, Masada, and the Dead Sea.

35 min.*  AGE: 10 to Adult

*This video is actually 43 minutes long; however, it includes an 8 minute commercial break approximately 16 minutes into the film.

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ISRAEL: LAND OF CONTRASTS  (1984)

Isr

A travelogue of Israel featuring its diverse land and people, including religious sites of the major religions there. Study guide available. Note: Visual and vocal quality is imperfect; therefore, video not recommended for classroom use.

24 min.  AGE: 10 to Adult

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ISRAEL: LAND OF MILK AND HONEY  (n.d.)

Isr

Israeli-produced travelog which takes viewers on a musical tour through the major cities and sites of Israel. A narrator very briefly describes the scenes amid a backdrop of popular Israeli songs and words appearing on screen identify each site as well. An extremely lively, upbeat film which covers a wide scope of sites including Tel Aviv, Haifa, Jaffa, Eilat, Acre, Tiberias, Bethlehem, Nazareth, Arad, Ashkelon, Ashdod, Cesarea, Bet Shean, Galilee, Masada, Ein Gedi, The Dead Sea, Sea of Galilee, Timna Valley, Mitzpe Ramon, Avdat, Dimona, Yad Mordechai, Bet Govrin, Negba, Lod, Ramle, Rishon Le’zion, Zichron Ya’akov, Mount Carmel, Jezreel Valley, Rosh Hanikra, Jordan Valley, Jordan River, Yardenit, Golan Heights, Tel Dan, Banias and Mount Herman.

1 hr.  AGE: 10 to Adult

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ISRAEL YOU HAVE IT ALL  (1993)

Isr

A magical tour guide takes two children on a tour of Israel including a kibbutz, Jerusalem, the Dead Sea, a Klezmer music festival, and an Israeli wedding. Includes an original song about Israel, with lyrics provided.

32 min.  AGE: 5 to 10

590.74

JINJA’S ISRAELI SAFARI  (1995)

Jin

Lively children’s video which takes viewers on a visit with Jinja, a lovable lion cub, through a tour of Tel Aviv’s Safari Park to meet the animals. Jinja narrates the film (a likable voice pretending to be the cub), telling factual stories about the animals in the park interspersed with seven easy-to-learn Hebrew children’s songs about animals. Some segments include animation as well. An easy favorite with the younger set.

Narration is in English; songs are in Hebrew. 40 min.  AGE: 3 to 10

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JOURNEY TO SECRET PLACES  (Shalom Sesame, Show 8)  (1990)

Sha

Grab your hiking shoes and come along as Jeremy Miller and Kippi travel through a mysterious tunnel that magically transports them to exotic, far-out places in Israel. They visit the beautiful beaches of Palmachim, the underground caves of Bet Guvrin, the secret passageways behind the Western Wall—and also unravel the mysteries of the Dead Sea Scrolls. Study guide available.

30 min.  AGE: 5 to 10

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THE LAND OF ISRAEL  (Shalom Sesame, Show 1)  (1990)

Sha

A broad overview of Israel, portraying the excitement of city life and the quiet beauty of the desert. We briefly travel through Metulla, Haifa, Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, and Caesaria—where Itzhak Perlman plays an open-air concert. Guests Mary Tyler Moore and Bonnie Franklin learn Hebrew words, and we hear the song “Barvazoni”—”Rubber Duckie” in Hebrew. Study guide available.

30 min.  AGE: 5 to 10

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MASSADA:  A STORY OF HEROISM  (1986)

Mas

Tells the tale of Herod's desert fortress. Raises the issue of the dignity of life versus certain death. Note: Rather dry in its approach, but it provides thought-provoking information. The cinematography is wonderful.

28 min.  AGE: 14 to Adult

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NATURE—THE NEGEV AND THE SALT SEA  (1987)

Nat

A description of the flora and fauna of the Negev and Dead Sea areas.

2 hrs.  AGE: 12 to Adult

915.694

SITES & SONGS OF ISRAEL (2002)

Sit

(DVD)

Musical and visual montage of the sites, cities and scenes of Israel. This DVD presents 14 of the most popular Israeli songs, pairing them with beautifully photographed scenes from across Israel. Viewers see major cities as well as historical sites, landmarks, tombs and museums. Words appearing on the bottom of the screen indicate which sights are being viewed. Note: An effective film for showing the diversity within Israel and many of its cities and sites. Some of the places are misspelled. Teachers may choose to use one or two songs to highlight specific areas – or show the DVD in its entirety.

40 min.  AGE:  All Ages

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TEL AVIV  (Shalom Sesame, Show 2)  (1986)

Sha

Itzhak Perlman introduces the sites of his hometown including the Carmel Market, the Tel Aviv boardwalk and beach, and the nearby ancient city of Jaffa. Muppets go to the beach, and Bonnie Franklin takes a camel ride. Study guide available.

30 min.  AGE: 5 to 10

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THIS IS ISRAEL: A TOUR OF THE HOLY LAND  (1986)

Thi

A true travelogue of Israel. Scenes shift from one magnificent site to another—the Wall to David's tomb to Solomon's Pools to Beer Sheba to the Old City. Tours all the major historical sites from the Galilee in the North to the Negev in the South.

1 hr.  AGE: All Ages

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THE WONDER OF ISRAEL  (1994)

Won

Excellent, stimulating short video on Israel, aimed at Junior and Senior high school students. Sponsored by the Embassy of Israel, this film provides a broad picture of modern Israel in clearly delineated categories. Interspersed throughout are the brief comments of teenage kids visiting Israel. Topics covered are Geography, History, Government, People, Lifestyles, Economy, and the Search for Peace. Teachers can treat each division as a separate learning unit, or show the film in its entirety. A poster-sized study guide with a map is available.

20 min.  AGE: 10 to Adult