| MOVIES |
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Rashi, A Light After the Dark Ages |
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Illustrated story of a unique hero--a Torah commentator who confronted the violent turn of history known as the Crusades in defending rights to spiritual choice and freedom in the 11th Century. |
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09/11 |
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Tickling Leo |
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When Zak (Daniel Sauli) and his girlfriend visit his estranged father (Lawrence Pressman) in the Catskills, they find him suffering from dementia and inadvertently uncover a dark family secret from WWII. Also starring Annie Parisse and Eli Wallach. |
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10/02 |
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Lost Wooden Synagogues |
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In the Lithuanian countryside, filmmaker Albert Barry searches for six wooden synagogues discovered a few years earlier by an Israeli research team. By interviewing dozens of Lithuanians with knowledge on the subject, he discovers even more. |
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09/25 |
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Obsession, Radical Islam |
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An "Insider's View" of the threat posed by radical Islam to Western civilization is presented in this documentary that uses unique footage from Arab television showing the teaching and incitement of global jihad. A powerful film from Aish HaTorah. |
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09/18 |
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A Hero in Heaven |
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Suburban Philly born and raised Michael Levin was the only American/Israeli combat soldier killed in the Lebanese war against Hezbollah. This documentary celebrates his life. A Sally Mitlas film provided courtesy of the Michael Levin Memorial Fund. |
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09/11 |
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Warp & Weft |
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Company town Dimona loses its giant textile factory, leaving hundreds without jobs. Detailed in this documentary film as Israel's poorest town, Dimona is now known as the site of Israel's secret nuclear plant. (In Hebrew with English subtitles) |
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09/11 |
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| NEWS & ISRAEL |
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| Israeli Security Requirements |
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Security requirements that must be a part of any two state peace agreement, such as Israeli control of West Bank air space, are discussed by Dore Gold and others of the Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs. From the Presidents Conference. |
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10/02 |
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| Yom Kippur War Author Rabinovich |
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Historian and journalist Abraham Rabinovich offers a stark assessment of the epic encounter that transformed the Middle East, including his belief that the Israelis initially played into Egypt President Anwar Sadat's hands. "Connie Martinson Talks Books." |
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09/18 |
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| Israel: Innovative Economic Leader |
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How Israel has become a global economic leader, with Dan Senor (Start Up Nation: The Story of Israel's Economic Miracle) and Chemi Peres, one of Israel's most successful venture capitalists. Presented by Dor Chadash and UJA-Federation of NY. |
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09/11 |
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| Israel News Update: 09-05 |
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The Palestinian chief negotiator has accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of trying to set preconditions before peace talks in Washington according to this report by Israeli Gary Gazarkh, currently a news anchor in the United States. |
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09/11 |
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| AMIT: Musician Yonaton Dror |
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Musician Yonaton Dror, an AMIT graduate, explains how the Israeli school helped him deal with an attention disorder and incorporate a religious aspect into his studies. Includes an AMIT music video arranged to Yonaton Dror's "Together" music and lyrics. |
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09/11 |
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| Hadassah President Nancy Falchuk |
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Nancy Falchuk, national president of Hadassah (the renowned women's Zionist organization), visits with Shalom TV's Mark S. Golub to discuss issues facing world Jewry, and the extraordinary work being done by Hadassah in Israel. A network exclusive. |
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09/11 |
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| Great Achievements of Jews: Ep. 01 |
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Introduction to "Great Achievements of the Jewish People," including a detailed look at contributions in the field of Arts & Entertainment. A Shalom TV special presentation courtesy of the Robert I. Lappin Charitable Foundation. |
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09/11 |
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| Hillel Neuer, UN Watch Exec. Dir. |
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The man whose job it is to monitor and speak out against anti-Israel trends in the UN Human Rights Commission in Geneva, Hillel Neuer addresses misconceptions about the Goldstone Report. Taped at AJC Town Hall in Westchester. A Shalom TV exclusive. |
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09/18 |
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| Obsession Film Commentary |
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Elliot Mathias, founder of pro-Israel campus activism organization Hasbara Fellowships, comments on the "Obsession" documentary and how what is happening in Israel is not happening in a vacuum. A "Faith to Faith" episode with NYBR's Rabbi Joseph Potasnik. |
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09/18 |
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| JUDAISM & CULTURE |
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| Rosh Hashanah Intro. to Services |
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An introductory explanation of Shalom TV's High Holiday services is provided by Rabbi Mark S. Golub, president of Shalom TV, who invites viewers to share in egalitarian, traditional/liberal services he conducts in his home community in Connecticut. |
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09/11 |
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| Rosh Hashanah Pt 1: Evening Liturgy |
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The opening service for Rosh Hashanah Eve, featuring highlights of the prayer liturgy with on-screen Hebrew, transliteration, and English translation. Led by Rabbi Mark S. Golub, courtesy of Chavurot Aytz Chayim & Deevray Torah of Fairfield County, CT. |
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09/11 |
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| Rosh Hashanah Pt 2: Evening D'rash |
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To establish a theme for the High Holidays, Rabbi Mark S. Golub offers a Rosh Hashanah Eve d'rash. Services courtesy of Chavurot Aytz Chayim & Deevray Torah of Fairfield County, CT. |
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09/11 |
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| Rosh Hashanah Pt 3: Evening Close |
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The concluding service for Rosh Hashanah Eve featuring prayers for America and Israel. Led by Rabbi Mark S. Golub, courtesy of Chavurot Aytz Chayim & Deevray Torah of Fairfield County, CT. |
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09/11 |
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| Rosh Hashanah Pt 4: Morning D'rash |
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An introductory d'rash to the Akedah, "The Binding of Isaac," the Rosh Hashanah Torah reading of Abraham and Isaac's journey together to Mt. Moriah. With Rabbi Mark S. Golub, courtesy of Chavurot Aytz Chayim & Deevray Torah of Fairfield County, CT. |
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09/11 |
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| Rosh Hashanah Pt 5: Morning Torah |
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Young people chant the Torah reading and Prophetic reading (Haftorah) for Rosh Hashanah morning. Courtesy of Chavurat Aytz Chayim & Chavurat Deevray Torah of Fairfield County, CT. |
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09/11 |
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| Rosh Hashanah Pt 6: Shofar Service |
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The ritual commandment of Rosh Hashanah, hearing the call of the Shofar (the ram's horn), is the central moment of the Shofar Service. With Rabbi Mark S. Golub and Ken Asher, courtesy of Chavurot Aytz Chayim & Deevray Torah of Fairfield County, CT. |
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09/11 |
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| A New Year's Greeting |
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Rabbi Mark S. Golub offers High Holiday wishes on behalf of the entire Shalom TV family. Our best wishes for the New Year! |
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09/18 |
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| Talmud Study: Repentance/Free Will |
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The rabbinic view of "Repentance and Free Will," as discussed by Maimonides in his commentary to Pirkey Avot (Ethics of the Fathers), is studied on this episode of "Dimensions of the Daf" with Rabbi Mordechai Becher. A Shalom TV original series. |
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09/18 |
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| Meaning for the High Holidays |
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Two outstanding congregational rabbis, Orthodox Rabbi Mitchell Wohlberg of Baltimore, MD ("Pulpit Power") and Conservative Rabbi Andrew Warmflash of Long Island, NY discuss issues they believe to be of critical concern to Jews on the High Holidays. |
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09/18 |
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| Sports and the High Holidays |
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In 2009, ESPN reversed a decision to move the time of a Yankees/Red Sox game after Jewish outcry about a conflict with Yom Kippur. For Yeshiva University prof. Dr. Jeffrey Gurock, the change spoke to Jewish acceptance in America and Jewish self-identity. |
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09/18 |
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| Story Time: On the High Holidays |
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On Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur describes the tradition and philosophy behind the Jewish High Holidays in words and pictures from a child's perspective. Written by Cathy Goldberg Fishman, illustrated by Melanie Hall. Read by Ruth Golub. |
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09/18 |
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| From the Aleph-Bet 1: Ep. 04 |
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Learn three new Hebrew letters--"Aleph," "Final Mem," and "Lamed"--and a new Hebrew word on this lesson on "From the Aleph-Bet," an original Shalom TV series on learning to read and understand Hebrew taught by Rabbi Mark S. Golub. |
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09/18 |
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| A Rosh Hashanah special L'Chayim |
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For Rosh Hashanah, an explanation of the themes and practices of the Jewish New Year. A special holiday edition of "L'Chayim" featuring Rabbi Mark S. Golub. |
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09/11 |
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| Jewish Festival Cooking Author |
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Rabbi Miriyam Glazer, co-author of Jewish Festival Cooking with her sister, Phyllis Glazer, discusses the wonderful tradition of Jewish holiday cooking with host Connie Martinson on this engaging episode of "Connie Martinson Talks Books." |
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09/11 |
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| Mr. Bookstein's Store: A New Year! |
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It's the world's birthday! Celebrate with Shifra, Darah, and Fella on this special Rosh Hashanah episode of "Mr. Bookstein's Store" a Shalom TV original production for children.. |
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09/11 |
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| Mr. Book. Parent: A New Year! |
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Parent companion to the "Mr. Bookstein's Store" episode on Rosh Hashanah, celebrating the Jewish New Year. "Mr. Bookstein's Store" is a Shalom TV original series for children. |
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09/11 |
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| Jewish 101: Binding of Isaac |
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The Akedah, "The Binding of Isaac," is for many the most troubling--and misunderstood--passage in the Torah. Hear why it was revolutionary and liberating for its time and how it remains a powerful message for our own time. Host Rabbi Mark S. Golub. |
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09/11 |
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| Jewish 101: Ep. 26 - Name of God |
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When Moses asks for God's name, the answer Moses receives reveals the Jewish Tradition's understanding of God. "Jewish 101" is a continuing Shalom TV series exploring the basic philosophy of Judaism with host Rabbi Mark S. Golub. |
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09/11 |
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| From the Aleph-Bet 2: Rosh Hashanah |
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Learn Hebrew words associated with Rosh Hashanah, and the Hebrew greeting for the holiday, in this special lesson of "From the Aleph-Bet" series 2, a continuing Shalom TV production on reading and understand Hebrew. Teacher Rabbi Mark S. Golub. |
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09/11 |
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| Ron Eliron Music Videos 1 |
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Performing "Yerushalayim," "I Believe," and "Habaita, self-taught musician Ron Eliran, known internationally as "Israel's Ambassador of Song," has enchanted audiences since appearing on the scene in the 1960s as the Israeli army's entertainer. |
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09/11 |
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| Story Time: It's Shofar Time |
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Preschoolers prepare to celebrate Rosh Hashanah by learning new words, wearing new clothes, tasting new fruits, and (of course) trying to blow a shofar. Story by Latifa Berry Kropf, photography by Tod Cohen. A Kar-Ben book read by Ruth Golub. |
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09/11 |
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| Talmud Study: Shofar of Freedom |
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The commandment to hear the Shofar, and how the Jewish Tradition links it to a call to "freedom," is explained in this special Talmud lesson presented by Rabbi Mordechai Becher on the Shalom TV series "Dimensions of the Daf." |
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09/11 |
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| Avraham Infeld Addresses Hillel |
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Accepting Hillel's "2010 Renaissance Award," renowned Jewish educator Avraham Infeld delivers an inspiring speech on Jewish identity, the Jewish future, and the next generation. A Shalom TV exclusive from Columbia University's Lerner Hall. |
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09/18 |
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| 92nd Street Y: Borscht-Belt Comics |
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The influence of Borscht-Belt comedians on mainstream American humor is outlined in glowing terms by critically acclaimed writer Warren Adler in conversation with Brooklyn-born comic Stewie Stone. Taped before a live audience at New York's 92nd Street Y. |
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09/11 |
