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 cemetery of Prague are viewed (6:35). Maisel Synagogue (7:18) displays Bohemia and Moravia Jewish culture. Dubrovnik Yugoslavia became a haven for the Jewish community (8:08). The President of the Jewish community recalls his own family heritage (9:18). The Dubrovnik synagogue follows (9:24). Within the synagogue is Baroque style art and scrolls from the 13th century. During this time period; Europe was in it’s Renaissance Era (11:56). The chair of Elijah is zoomed in on (12:10). Another Rabbi discusses the deterioration of the Jewish community under the Pope’s rule (12:30). The Jews were forced to wear distinguishable hats (13:29) and many youth were kidnapped and baptized. One of Michelangelo’s sculptures is viewed as much of his face work was inspired by the Jewish (13:55). A Moses Statue follows (14:14). The Gheto Vechio was given to the Levantine Jews in 1541 (15:08). Rabbi Abraham Vitelli (16:27) appears prior to the interior of a synagogue built in 1550 (15:37). The Campo of the Ghetto Novo was the oldest of the three ghettos (16:45). Venice is known as the city of books as the Bible was printed here in Hebrew (17:25). The Rialto Bridge is seen at (18:01). After the Norman Conquest, the Jewish community migrated to Britain (18:11). The famed coronation throne sits in Westminster Abbey (18:36) with the Stone of Scone tucked underneath (18:51). The Bevis Marks synagogue in London was constructed in 1701 commemorating Spanish and Portuguese Jewish culture (19:08). A band plays a tune in the streets (20:04) near an open air market. Local Jewish owned shops and restaurants line the streets of the lively shopping district (20:40). Wentworth Street; the site of London’s Petticoat Lane Market, follows (20:46). Much of Jewish history is recorded by the Jewish Chronicle (21:14). William Frankel; the editor of this paper, speaks on the current Jewish population (27:28). Many Jews migrated to Denmark in 1658 (22:04). The Jewish community was granted full religious freedom in 1814 (22:10). Krystalgade Street in Central Copenhagen follows (22:27). The Great Synagogue of Copenhagen (22:33) was built in 1833. The son of Denmark’s Chief Rabbi comments on the changing Jewish community (22:53). In Paris, the Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honore (24:08) is seen. Baron James de Rothschild (24:24) discusses anti-Semitism. An article from the founder of the Zionist Movement; Theodore Herzel is captured (26:00). The Balfour Declaration of 1917 (26:12) was a statement of British support for the establishment of a Jewish nation in Palestine which thrust the area into turmoil uprooting the lives of countless Palestinians. On April 1st, 1933 Joseph Goebbels is heard announcing anti-Semitism laws (26:26). Nazi flags and anti-Semitism posters covered the country (26:45). On May 10th, 1933 Jewish books burn as ordered by Goebbels (27:05). This film was produced by Martin Hoade and narrated by Norman Rose (27:54).

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