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ERGO MEDIA CELEBRATES
350+ YEARS OF JEWISH HISTORY IN AMERICA
NOW: 8 DVDs-- ALL AT A
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A Storm of Strangers
A rich portrait of the teeming Jewish “ghetto” that was New York’s Lower East
Side at the turn of the century. Narrated by Herschel Bernardi, this classic
film uses period photographs to create the fictional story of Manya, a young
Jewish woman, whose life is turned around by the tragic Triangle Shirtwaist
Factory Fire of 1911. Manya’s life is the chronicle of a struggle to maintain
dignity despite poverty and the determination to enable the next generation to
“rise above their origins.” Truly inspiring!
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ISBN1-56082-291-0
27 min., #433, B&W, DVD, $29.95
The Road to New York from Eastern
Europe
What was it like to leave the only
home you’ve ever known to come to America?
This informative video traces the path of nearly one third of
all European Jewry from 1880 to 1914 as they left the "old country" for the
United States. Life in the shtetl, arrival at Ellis Island, the harsh realities of life on
New York‘s Lower East Side as well as the "American Dream" are all clearly
explained through the use of slides and detailed narration. Suitable for ages 10 and up.
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ISBN 1-56082-220-1
17 min., #409, B&W, DVD, $29.95
A History of the Jews of the United States
From the first Brazilian Jews who landed on Manhattan Island in 1654 through the end of the 19th century, over 250,000 Jews came to American shores. Utilizing thoroughly researched letters, diaries and documents of the time, the series also brings to light the first Jewish Americans who made significant contributions to American society. Asher Levy, Louis Moses Gomez, Rebecca Gratz, Uriah Phillips Levy, Levi Strauss, Isaac Leeser, Isaac Mayer Wise, Judah Benjamin, the Warburgs, the Schiffs, and Emma Lazarus are a sampling of the personalities brought to life in this comprehensive series. Each video is 60 minutes. Study Guide included. Part I - Present at the creation 1654-1820. Part II - Taking Root 1820-1880.
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120 min., 2 DVD Set, #440, Color,
With study guide, $49.95
Jewish American Patriots
The Revolutionary War, the Civil War, and the two World Wars are well
known to most Americans from elementary school on up. How many people,
however, are aware of the fact that since 1654, Jewish Americans have fought
right alongside their fellow compatriots for the freedom and justice they
all so cherished. Through archival photos and expert testimonials, this
documentary traces the heroic acts of such famous Jewish American patriots
as Asher Levy, Haym Salomon, Commodore Uriah Phillips Levy and Sgt. Leopold
Karpeles. The video also contains interviews with Jewish war veterans,
heroes from World War II, Korea, Vietnam and Operation Desert Storm. The
dedication and patriotism of the century old Jewish War Veterans organization
is also examined in this fascinating video.
"...blends film, photography, narration and music effectively, evoking a reflective documentary style."-Intermountain News
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ISBN 1-56082-178-7
60 min., #413, Color, DVD, $39.95
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