Experience the amazing true story of Dina Gottliebova Babbitt, an artist who survived two years at Auschwitz by painting portraits for the infamous Dr. Josef Mengele. This faithful adaptation of the six-page comic created by the David S. Wyman Institute For Holocaust Studies combines illustrations by Neal Adams, motion graphics, and music to bring the […]
“HOUSE OF LIFE tells the story of The Old Jewish Cemetery in Prague, the site of layer upon layer of buried members of the once-vibrant Jewish community. Almost a million people from all over the world now visit the cemetery each year, and HOUSE OF LIFE chronicles its history, which is rich in lore, mysticism, […]
Documentary Focuses on Rudolf Kasztner, Shoa Traitor — Or Hero<“I started the film,” Ross said, “with the [Bertolt] Brecht quote ‘Unhappy the land that is in need of heroes.’ And why do we need heroes?” Given the powerful and tragic responses to Kasztner, she added, “I think the very nature of needing heroes gets us […]
About a year ago, a new movie titled “Unvanquished” was published by ACC Studios on the arrest and imprisonment of the Rebbe Rayatz, the movie was a huge hit and caused waves all over the Former Soviet Union. The jail footage was actually filmed in the “Spalerka” prison in Leningrad. The movie was also published […]
DNEPROPETROVSK, Ukraine – The Jewish community of Dnepropetrovsk hosted the launch of a new initiative – ‘Virtual Torah’ –. Through this initiative, Russian-speaking Jews will have the opportunity to access a new DVD every week featuring informative lessons on the Torah and commentaries. Each disc will contain an entire week’s chapter, divided into lessons for […]
Interview with Kike Like Me director Jamie Kastner
Jamie Kastner’s film Kike Like Me explores Jewish identity in the 21st Century - and pulls very few punches in the process. Get a flavour of the film from the man himself.
BBC Four: Jamie, the film forces the audience to confront its own feelings about Jewish people, […]
