Season 3, Episode 2 Bontsha the Silent
By I.L. Peretz
A story about a Jewish victim and his heavenly trial tries to challenge Jewish faith and culture, but instead reinforces the timeless image of the devout Jew.
By I.L. Peretz
A story about a Jewish victim and his heavenly trial tries to challenge Jewish faith and culture, but instead reinforces the timeless image of the devout Jew.
A feel-good tale about a struggling Jewish preacher tries to turn poverty and weakness into Jewish values.
In a modern midrash that turns the Garden of Eden story on its head, I.L. Peretz provides one of his most intricate and extravagant works, one that gives an aspirational view of Jewish life and culture.
A neo-hasidic tale that seeks to bridge the major Jewish religious gap of the day, in hopes that it will bring about a united, independent Jewish people on Polish soil.
Asch provides an endorsement of muscular Judaism, ridiculing those who would prevent Jews from standing up to their antagonists.
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