Hebrew, Judaic Studies and Jewish Education via Online Experience

Short Movies

The following short movies can help to engage interesting discussions on Jewish matters. Please sponsor a specific movie or advertise in one. Your name or advertisement will appear on the page you sponsor.  To do so, go to http://eranshorr.com/sponsoreadvertise/  

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Israeli Movie List

Israeli Movie List can be  searched, sorted by Movie Name (Hebrew), Movie Name (English), Director’s Name, Year, and More Information.  Whenever possible we include links to download, purchase or rent the movie. Please advise us if you know of an Israeli movie that is not on this list,  and if you know links to purchase/download [...]

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Waltz With Bashir

This is a response to my previous comment in the blog post, “The Reflection of Israeli Society Through the Cinematic Portrayal of its Soldiers – An Adult Education Curriculum” in which I defended the importance of the ability to argue and to disagree as a nation.  Specifically, I am referring to the movie “Waltz With [...]

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The Reflection of Israeli Society Through the Cinematic Portrayal of its Soldiers – An Adult Education Curriculum

Film is an excellent tool to introduce adults to the culture of a nation with its conflicts, frustrations, hopes, and dynamics. This paper explores the use of film as a tool to follow the changes that have taken place in Israeli society since its birth. This paper proposes a curriculum intended for a Jewish adult education program, with the goal of following changes in the portrayal of the Israeli soldier in film through which one can appreciate the changes in Israeli society and culture.

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