Judaism by Ben Kinglsey Narrated Film Review

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The term "orthodox" was also put into the vernacular, to distinguish these Jews from those that had been reformed. The essence of Judaism is also discussed, with one scholar explaining how humans are made in God's image via the fact that no one compels humans to act morally or to do good, it is completely up to them and that God is exactly the same way.

The film discusses the Jewish family and home, major components of Jewish life and how children are considered precious and to respect their parents. Interestingly enough, in Judaic law, if a wife does not give her husband children in 10 years, he is free to pursue procreation with another woman. The latter parts of the film discuss aspects of the religion like celebrating the Sabbath, and certain holy days like Yum Kippur, Rosh Hashanah and other occasions where Jews pray and talk to God, asking for atonement and reflecting on the year. The film also details the highlights of Bar Mitzvahs and burial customs in the Jewish faith.

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For example, orthodox Jews oppose cremation and values such as the preservation of human life are absolutely important. Finally the film concludes with discussion of the significance of certain pilgrimages, such as those to the holy land. The film also acknowledges the Holocaust and the genocide and persecution of Jews that occurred during this time period, with one scholar saying that one of the saddest aspects of the Holocaust was that the Jews who could survive it, had no place to go. Other scholars comment upon how the aspects of persecution which led up to the Holocaust, were historically very common for all persecuted peoples: segregation, ghettos, being forced to wear a sign/symbol on clothing, restrictions, etc. -- and how all these modes of persecution were very common in the Western world. Historically, Christian realized that their own anti-Semitism throughout the ages had contributed to….....

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