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The Remnant (1967)

1967 · Short film · 28 min

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This film "The Remnant" was produced in 1967, and depicts the Jewish culture in Europe highlighting the early history of the Jews as well as prominent and historical synagogues throughout the country. It was originally broadcast in an hour-long format. The film begins with a shot of the fortress of Masada sitting high above the Dead Sea (:16). Jewish history begins in Rome here as a sizeable community began in the year 70 of the Common Era (:48). A prominent Rabbi in the area discusses this early community of the Diaspora (1:02). These were believed to be the oldest community (1:17). The ruins of the ancient synagogue of Ostia are seen which was built by the Jewish community in 41-54 AD making it the oldest in the world (1:58). A matzah baking oven follows (2:16). Intricate tile work is highlighted (2:21). The sanctuary facing Jerusalem is viewed with symbols of the menorah zoomed in on (2:29). A statue of Julius Caesar follows (2:58). The Arch of Titus (3:11) was constructed in 68 to commemorate Julius Caesar’s victory over the Jewish nation. Early Jewish settlers set up around the river at Prague (3:38). The President of Prague’s Jewish community (4:01) recalls Jewish origins in Czech lands. The Old New Synagogue of Prague is viewed in Gothic style (4:32). Chandeliers and religious relics are set about the synagogue (4:50). Judah Loew Ben Bezalel; a popular Prague Rabbi (5:15) discusses the Prague ghetto. The Town Hall of the Jewish community (6:10) and the old Jewish…

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Running time
28 minutes
Collection
Ephemeral Films

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