Rachel’s Tomb
For over three thousand years, Rachel’s Tomb has been the continuous focus of Jewish prayers. The Biblical Matriarch, Rachel, wife of Jacob and mother to Joseph and Benjamin, died in childbirth and was buried by Jacob near Bethlehem, on the road to Efrat. Over the centuries, her tomb has been depicted in Haggadahs, prayer books and travel accounts world over. Her presence has been deeply felt by all who come to visit her burial site. Perhaps, that is because according to tradition, Rachel’s soul continues to weep at her children’s pain and rejoice at their happiness. Come, take a short trip with us to Bethlehem - Mother Rachel is waiting for you!

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ISBN 1-56082-279-1
10 min., #288, DVD, Color, $19.95
 

Eyewitness: David Rubinger
Israel Prize laureate David Rubinger has been photographing important dramatic events and personalities in Israel's history since 1947. For the first time ever, we return together with the photographer to some of the people and places that he immortalized through his camera lens. Who can forget the memorable photo of the three soldiers standing in awe at the Western Wall on June 7, 1967. Did you ever wonder what became of them? Or that pretty female soldier tending to a wounded comrade at the height of the Yom Kippur War. Come along with the photographer on this unique journey, a trip which spans more than fifty years of dedicated professionalism and talent, propelled by the great affection he possesses for the country and its people. 

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Israel: Never A Dull Moment: The First Forty Years
Israel is a country that has been in the headlines from the very moment of its birth. It is the focal point of dreams, clashes, enmity and achievement. This poignant video utilizes documentary footage to highlight the major events of the first forty years of the nation. Operation Magic Carpet; the reclamation of the Negev, the capture and trial of Adolph Eichmann; the Six Day War; the rescue at Entebbe; Sadat's visit to Jerusalem and several human interest stories are but a few of the memorable moments captured in this collector's item.  
 

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ISBN 0-9622024-1-X
60 min., #205, DVD, Color and B&W, $29.95
     

A Wall in Jerusalem
A powerful documentary about the beginnings of Zionism and the creation of the modern Jewish commonwealth in the Land of Israel.  Using rare newsreel footage to tell its story, the film begins in the late nineteenth century and takes us through Israel's early years. Objective and not propagandistic. Narrated by Richard Burton.

"A remarkable example of the power of the film medium, properly used, to bring history to life."-Medium
 

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91 min., #211, DVD, B&W, $49.95