Documentary DVDs

In New York City, the Hasidim are a common sight, but even here their way of life remains a mystery to those outside their community. With their use of Yiddish, their distinctive clothes and their strict observance of Jewish ritual and law, the Hasidim are considered by many an insular people with little connection to mainstream America. Yet their values are those that many Americans find most precious: family, community, and a life of meaning.

In this "unique glimpse into this closed society" (Philadelphia Inquirer), seven years in the making, we are taken into the depths of the Hasidim's joyous, sometimes harsh, and often beautiful world. A "series of beautifully shot, startlingly intimate interviews" (New York Post) sheds light on idiosyncratic customs such as matchmaking, secular education and traditional dress, by taking us through the homes, schools and synagogues of this insular world. The filmmakers also candidly address suspicions of racism and accusations of sexism from the outside community.

A Life Apart: Hasidism in America, narrated by Leonard Nimoy and Sarah Jessica Parker takes us on an illuminating journey into a "beautiful, mesmerizing and mysterious world" (San Francisco Bay Guardian) of a community kept distinct from its surrounding culture for generations.

The Rape of Europa Collector’s Edition

World War II was not just the most destructive conflict in humanity, it was also the greatest theft in history: lives, families, communities, property, culture and heritage were all stolen.

The Rape of Europa Collector's Edition includes the award-winning documentary film, The Rape of Europa, based on the book by Lynn Nicholas, and narrated by Academy Award-nominated actress Joan Allen. It also features interviews with key figures including the Monuments Men and other war heroes, victims of the Nazis thefts, and prominent cultural figures including Major Corine Wegener (retired), a modern day Monuments woman who served in Iraq.

The Rape of Europa Collector's Edition addresses the questions of our time about the role of art in defining culture, and our shared responsibility to protect it. Included are Charlie Rose s interviews with author Lynn Nicholas and Robert M. Edsel, co-producer of The Rape of Europa and author of the companion book, Rescuing Da Vinci. Buy now at this one time introductory rate!

As baseball's first Jewish star, Hammerin' Hank Greenberg's career contains all the makings of a true American sucess story. An extraordinary ball player notorious for his hours of daily practice, Greenberg's career was an inspiration to all and captured the headlines and the admiration of sportswriters and fans alike. This is the story of how he became an American hero.

The life & work of allen ginsberg the greatest of the beat generation poets is put in focus in this film. Studio: New Yorker Films Video Release Date: 07/17/2007 Run time: 84 minutes

Studio: Victor Multimedia-05 Release Date: 01/13/2009 Run time: 82 minutes

About - Alef Bet trainer is an indispensable tool for learning Hebrew letters, vowels, and proper pronunciation. It is fully interactive and easily captures and maintains your childs interest. Alef Bet Trainer teaches your child in an easy to follow step by step process of letter identification including distinctions in different but similar and often confused letters. After the letters are drilled the program moves on to Vowel identification and Pronunciation. The last step is the combination of letters, vowels and pronunciation. The program winds up with your child well on the way to easy Hebrew reading. Alef Bet Trainer gives your child an excellent grounding and foundation in Hebrew reading which will last for a lifetime. Today teachers have identified poor reading skills as the main reason children encounter difficulty at learning, and the problem only becomes worse as the child grows. Alef bet Trainer is the answer to better reading and better grades. Give your child the chance to be the best he can be! Features - Its Time to Learn Alef BetTeaches: Hebrew letter recognition... Hebrew Vowels... Hebrew Pronunciation... Includes: 12 Easy steps to Hebrew Reading... Teachers Training Mode... Customized settings... On line help... Interactive games... and much more... Choice of Five Accents!

Leading statesmen, generals, terrorists and others who made the headlines in one of history's most bitter and enduring struggles tell the story of the Arab-Israeli conflict in The 50 Years War: Israel and the Arabs. Opening with the U.N decision to partition Palestine in 1947, the program charts the ensuing half-century of enmity, warfare, mediation and negotiation.

Among the current and former heads of state and prime ministers interviewed or featured in the series are Benjamin Netanyahu, Shimon Peres and Yitzhak Shamir of Israel; King Hussein of Jordan; Yasir Arafat of the Palestine Authority; Hafez al-Assad of Syria; Jafaar Numeiry of Sudan; and U.S. Presidents Bill Clinton, George Bush and Jimmy Carter. Also appearing are foreign ministers, defense ministers, commanders in the field, heads of intelligence and guerrilla leaders, as well as high-ranking officials in the United States and the former Soviet Union.

THE 1999 ACADEMY AWARD WINNING DOCUMENTARY FEATURE PROVIDES EXPLOSIVE NEW INSIGHTS INTO THE 1972 MUNICH MASSACRE, THE HORRENDOUS MURDERS OF ELEVEN ISRAELI ATHLETES BY A GROUP OF PALESTINIAN EXTREMISTS. SPECIAL FEATURES: TALENT FILES: BONUS TRAILERS: INTERACTIVE MENUS: PRODUCTION NOTES AND MUCH MORE.

The history of Jewish emmigration and life in the United States in the 19th century.
Genre: Documentary
Rating: NR
Release Date: 10-APR-2001
Media Type: DVD

Studio: E1 Entertainment Release Date: 09/16/2003 Run time: 60 minutes