A Leap of Faith

September 15, 2013

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The Story of the Jews - S1 - E3

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.

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The Story of the Jews: Season 1 - 5 Episode s

1x1 - In the Beginning
September 1, 2013
Simon Schama begins his exploration of the Jewish story at the start, 3,000 years ago.
1x2 - Among Believers
September 8, 2013
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.
1x3 - A Leap of Faith
September 15, 2013
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.
1x4 - Over the Rainbow
September 22, 2013
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.
1x5 - Return
September 29, 2013
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.

The Story of the Jews: All seasons

S1: Series 1
5 Episode s

1x1 - In the Beginning

1x2 - Among Believers

1x3 - A Leap of Faith

1x4 - Over the Rainbow

1x5 - Return

S1: Series 1