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We’ve all heard of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising, but most people have no idea how widespread and prevalent Jewish resistance to Nazi barbarism actually was. Resistance provides a much-needed corrective to the myth of Jewish passivity.
After a night out at a Jerusalem gay bar, Aaron finds out that his bag is missing. Unable to return home without it, he receives assistance from Sefi, the bartender. The fates of both will be linked tonight.
Rothschild stands for one of the most powerful banking families - representative of the fate of many wealthy Jewish families before World War II. To this day, however, the mysterious and fascinating “Rothschild” name is the subject of anti-Semitic conspiracy theories and smear campaigns.
Sarah Halimi was murdered by her Malian-born neighbor. This case is emblematic of the rise of anti-Semitism in France today. The case's various developments, the fact that there are no longer any charges against the murderer, and the prevention of any reconstruction of the case, make it a new Dreyfus Affair.
The Yung Yiddish organization is located in Tel Aviv’s Central Bus Station. This cultural venue was established by scholar and cultural activist, Mendy Cahan, with the objective of making Yiddish relevant again and preserving the culture and language left behind in Europe.
Mr. Shoshani is one of the unsolved riddles of the 20th century. No one knows his real name; he is only known as Mr. Shoshani. He was an eternal nomad, a mad genius, who attracted disciples such as such as and Emmanuel Levinas.
Ultra-Orthodox Yaeli carries a secret that may destroy her chances of finding a life partner. Yet she is determined to be the architect of her own happiness, even if it means opposing her own father.
Desperate to flee an abusive relationship, Rona sneaks out during a lockdown and enters a women’s Mikvah. Naked and exposed, she faces the truth.
For five years, director Günter Schwaiger accompanies the developments surrounding the subsequent use of Hitler's birthplace with a very personal view. From questioning the cliché of the "Nazi city" to surprising and outrageous discoveries, his path ultimately leads to his own family history.
Reform Rabbi Yehudit (60) embarks on a journey. The destination: a distant Jewish community called The Abayudaya in Uganda, and she invites her daughter Shira, the filmmaker, to accompany her. Thus, a journey that begins with the question "Who is a Jew?" evolves into an exploration of what connects us as human beings.
Netherlands, WWII. Willem Arondeus, a painter and Frieda Belinfante, a cellist, used their artistic skills to forge identity cards that saved thousands of Jews. Stephen Fry leads us to Amsterdam to discover why this incredible story has remained largely hidden until the present day.
The story of Auschwitz commander Rudolf Höss and his wife Hedwig, letting the banality of their lives play out as the horrors of Auschwitz unfold. Beyond this, it is best to know as little as possible about the plot – suffice to say that viewers of the film are in for a powerful, unique, and unforgettable experience.