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Hanukkah – Flames of Freedom

08.12.2012

Hanukkah – Flames of Freedom is a timeless and highly acclaimed TV special about the historic and contemporary meaning of the Festival of Lights and the struggle for freedom by a heroic few against many oppressors. First broadcast and repeated year after year on PBS (WPBT), this episode of the Shalom Show on TV reflects the universal message of Hanukkah for people worldwide and every generation. Barry Schreiber and Abraham Gitelson participate in this special, which in less than half an hour, effectively conveys the message and lessons to be learned about Hanukkah. Written,produced & hosted by Richard Peritz over 25 years ago and still effective today.

Jews and Baseball: An American Love Story

 24.06.2011

Post-screening Q&A with director Peter Miller and baseball player Adam Greenberg of the Bridgeport Bluefish

Narrated by Dustin Hoffman, this film celebrates the impact Jewish major leaguers have had on the lives of American Jews throughout the history of the game. The film features never-before-seen interviews with an astounding cast from on and off the field including Sandy Koufax, Ron Howard, and Larry King.

 

This Day in Jewish History / Odd man out in Zabar’s troika diesHaaretz

This Day in Jewish History / Odd man out in Zabar’s troika dies. Murray Klein evaded death, reportedly smuggled arms to Irgun, battled with the Zabar scions and 
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This Day, December 6, In Jewish History by MItchell A. LevinCleveland Jewish News (blog)

In 1061 Bela changed the Market Day from the traditional Sunday to Saturday which may have been part of  Alfonso’s connection with Jewish history is indirect.
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This Day, December 6, In Jewish History by MItchell A. LevinCleveland Jewish News (blog)

Alfonso’s connection with Jewish history is indirect. Until he proclaimed himself king, Portugal was part of Spain. Alfonso’s successful secession came only after 
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This Day in Jewish History / One of Bollywood’s leading ladies is bornHaaretz

This Day in Jewish History / One of Bollywood’s leading ladies is born. Nadira (Florence Ezekiel) played princesses and vamps, and was supposedly the first 
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