The Story of the Jews

Synopsis

Simon Schama explores the story of the Jewish experience from ancient times to the present day.

First Air Date: 2013-09-01

Last Air Date: 2013-09-29

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 5

Networks: BBC Two

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Ep. 1: In the Beginning (2013-09-01)

Simon Schama begins his exploration of the Jewish story at the start, 3,000 years ago.
Ep. 2: Among Believers (2013-09-08)

Simon takes a look at the story of the medieval Jews difficulties to preserve their identity and their lives living under the rule of Christianity and Islam.
Ep. 3: A Leap of Faith (2013-09-15)

Simon takes a look at a moment bright with hope after Enlightenment thinkers and Revolutionary armies brought walls crashing down allowing Jews to weave their wisdom into life of modern Europe.
Ep. 4: Over the Rainbow (2013-09-22)

Simon takes a look at the lost world of the shtetl, the Jewish towns and villages dotted across the hinterlands of Eastern Europe, which became a unique Jewish culture.
Ep. 5: Return (2013-09-29)

Simon Schama takes a look at how the Holocaust and the creation of Israel have changed what it means to be Jewish in modern times.