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The Story of the Jews

Season 1 Episode 4: Over the Rainbow

Simon Schama explores the forgotten history of Shtetl, a vast network of Jewish settlements in Eastern Europe, where Hasidism flourished before being brutally decimated by the Holocaust.

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 In the Beginning

1. In the Beginning

Aired: Sep 1, 2013

Simon Schama's journey delves into the ancient origins of Jewish identity, tr...

Episode 2 Among Believers

2. Among Believers

Aired: Sep 8, 2013

A struggle for cultural identity unfolds as the Jewish community navigates th...

Episode 3 A Leap of Faith

3. A Leap of Faith

Aired: Sep 15, 2013

The next episode delves into the complex ties between Jewish individuals and ...

Episode 4 Over the Rainbow

4. Over the Rainbow

Aired: Sep 22, 2013

Simon Schama explores the forgotten history of Shtetl, a vast network of Jewi...

Episode 5 Return

Aired: Sep 29, 2013

The next episode delves into the lasting impact of the Holocaust and Israel's...

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Info about The Story of the Jews

Network: BBC Two

Genres:Documentary, History

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