The role and origins of the first Jewish ghetto, filmed in Venice, Italy. Short video that explains: (1) where Jews were first put in ghettoes; (2) why Jews were put in ghettoes; (3) who was the first (no surprise here) to establish the Jewish ghetto; and (4) what the word "ghetto" itself means...

Called "America’s most popular songwriter," Irving Berlin was 30 years old when he was drafted into the army during World War I. The following clip explores Berlin's love of America with composer/author Jack Gottlieb, Linda Emmet, Irving Berlin’s daughter and singer/actor Mandy...

"RASHI: A LIGHT AFTER THE DARK AGES" is a charming, one-hour animated historical drama, set in 11th century France. It is about Rashi, a Medieval Rabbi and scholar who lived just before the Crusades reign of terror. Produced by Rabbi Berel Wein, Rashi's Voice: Leonard Nimoy, Besides being...

An 18-day car rally during which participants raised funds for Israel was their way of saluting the 60th anniversary celebrations of the State and 40 years to the reunification of the capital. Twenty-eight vintage cars some as old as Israel made their way from Britain, via France, Switzerland,...

Liberation Shoah Stories - Liberation is typically characterized by the arrival of Allied forces. Interviewees tell of liberation from concentration camps, or during death marches, or may describe liberation upon emergence from hiding. Esther Bem (survivor) talks about her lack of awareness of...

"Souvenirs" Trailer - Shahar is an unemployed filmmaker. His father, Sleiman, a strict 82 year old Yemenite, is unhappy with Shahar's life style. The golden age of Sleiman's life was his service in the Jewish Brigade of the British Army during WWII, of which he constantly bragged to his sons. As...

18th Maccabiah Games - the largest Jewish event in the world. Sometimes referred to as the 'Jewish Olympics', these Games are held every four years in Israel attracting the most outstanding Jewish athletes from around the world. The 18th Maccabiah will be held July 2009. As one of the largest...

Dr. Dov Klein - When we hear the words "plastic surgery" altruism is not what springs into our minds. Yet this defines Dr. Dov Klein's work as a plastic surgeon. Outside of his comfortable practice in Tel Aviv, Dr. Klein takes his skills to third world countries, where giving the gift of plastic...