The Story of the Jews

E1. In the Beginning

Sep 1, 2013 · 60m

Simon Schama begins his exploration of the Jewish story at the start, 3,000 years ago.

E2. Among Believers

Sep 8, 2013 · 60m

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.

E3. A Leap of Faith

Sep 15, 2013 · 60m

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.

E4. Over the Rainbow

Sep 22, 2013 · 60m

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.

E5. Return

Sep 29, 2013 · 60m

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.