The Jewish People: A Story of Survival(2008)
Documentary hosted by journalist Martha Teichner that traces the history of the Jewish people, explaining how this vibrant culture has endured and thrived despite more than 4,000 years of slavery, oppression, antisemitism and near-genocide.
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