The Story of the Jews - Series 1
1 - In the Beginning
Air Date: September 1, 2013
Simon Schama begins his exploration of the Jewish story at the start, 3,000 years ago.
2 - Among Believers
Air Date: 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.
3 - A Leap of Faith
Air Date: 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.
4 - Over the Rainbow
Air Date: 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.
5 - Return
Air Date: 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.