1967 6-Day War + 1973 Yom Kippur War (69:55) - "A documentary concerning the Israeli 1967 - 6 day war. Israel was outnumbered, outgunned, everything was against her." Followed by a "documentary concerning the Israeli Yom Kippur war. The surprise attack on Israel in October 1973 by Egypt and Syria, this is the Fourth Arab--Israeli War. It is named after the Jewish national holiday on which it began, the holiest day of the Jewish year. Isn't it interesting that many observe the holy days of others, but they chose a holy day to attack."
20th Century Battlefields - 1973 Middle East (58:22) - "Watch this fascinating documentary about the Yom Kippur War and how Israel fended off a surprise attack from both Egypt and Syria, despite incurring heavy losses." A BBC documentary.
Abba Eban Interview (12:17) - A very interesting interview from I believe 1953 with the Israeli ambassador to the United States. Read the "about" information for background on this famous Israeli statesman.
Ancient Tunnel Discovered Beneath Jerusalem (3:50) - "Check out this ancient roadway which connected the modern City of Jerusalem with the Temple - just discovered in 2011!"
Ark of the Covenant -- Lost or Hidden Away (5:46) - "If the ark did exist, where is it now? A group of rabbis claim they found it in a 1981 excavation. But when will they ease open the lid and what waits inside?"
The Birth of the Israeli Air Force! (7:45) - This is a sample reel for 'Above and Beyond: The Birth of the Israeli Air Force' movie. "In 1948, a group of World War II pilots volunteered to fight for Israel in the War of Independence. As members of 'Machal' -- volunteers from abroad -- this ragtag band of brothers not only turned the tide of the war, preventing the possible annihilation of Israel at the very moment of its birth; they also laid the groundwork for the Israeli Air Force."
The Breakthrough to Jerusalem (4:20) - "InfoLive.TV brings excerpts of the wireless transmissions of paratroopers as they broke through into the Old City and the late IDF commander Mota Gur declares 'the Temple Mount is in our hands.' Posted to YouTube in 2007 on the 40th anniversary of the 1967 war."
British Pathé - This YouTube channel has a variety of historical films on Israel, most black and white. Here are some I've found (arranged chronologically.) Some of the comments in a few films show British bias against Jews. Many have no audio narration - it appears that these may have been from original footage, not from final production films where audio would have been added. Some are partial footage and may end abruptly.
Crash Course in Jewish History - Articles on Jewish history. The articles on this page begin with the most recent at the top and work backwards in history as you go down the page - all the way back to Adam and Eve.
Discovery of a Second Temple Period quarry in Jerusalem - building stones for
the Second Temple (2:14) - "Description by IAA archaeologist Yuval Baruch of the discovery in Jerusalem of a stone quarry which probably supplied the builders of the Second Temple with immense stones for the project."
the Second Temple (2:14) - "Description by IAA archaeologist Yuval Baruch of the discovery in Jerusalem of a stone quarry which probably supplied the builders of the Second Temple with immense stones for the project."
"Downplaying the Holocaust: Arthur Hays Sulzberger and the New York Times" (12:32) - "Anna Blech won first prize at the New York City History Day competition for her research paper."
Exodus of Israel From Egypt - Hard Evidence in Red Sea (1:24:53) - This is an interesting documentary about the finding of evidence that supports the exodus from Egypt and the possible route that was taken.
The Festival of Tabernacles (Sukkot) (4:24) - Watch this educational video which explains the booths, four species and other exciting elements of the holiday.
Founding of Modern Hebrew by Eliezer Ben Yehuda (1:04) - From the time of the great exile by the Romans until the 19th century, most Jewish people in the land of Israel spoke Yiddish, Ladino, German, Russian or other languages. When the Zionist movement began its return to the Jewish
homeland, they began to revive the ancient Hebrew language, previously used only in prayer. The initiator of this revival of modern Hebrew was Eliezer Ben-Yehuda.
homeland, they began to revive the ancient Hebrew language, previously used only in prayer. The initiator of this revival of modern Hebrew was Eliezer Ben-Yehuda.
Hanukkah - In Those Days, at This Time (7:33) - "What is the miracle of Hanukkah really about? One days' worth of olive oil lasting for 8 days, was indeed, miraculous....but there is so much more to this holiday than meets the eye. Hanukkah is the miraculous story of the Jewish People, and as you will see the story never ended. "
Herod The Great - The King's Final Journey - This web site is a fantastic panoramic view of the King Herod exhibit that had been on display at the Israel in 2013. On the first page, click on the various links (I recommend following the numbered sequence) to see still pictures of the exhibit. Once finished with that, then click on the "Gallery Virtual Tour" link at the top left for an interactive tour through the exhibit. Follow the blue arrows to move from room to room. While in a room look for the white icons - the magnifier icon will let you read the text, and the speaker icon will turn on the narration for that area.
Herodian Road Aquaduct Excavation Finds (2:11) - "The first is rare etching of a menorah on stone, assumed to be the Temple Menorah. The second discovery is that of a Roman sword dated to the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 CE."
Herodian Road Excavation at the City of David (2:06) - "In 2004, municipal workers who were repairing a sewage drain in the City of David were shocked to discover a staircase deep underneath the ground. Salvage excavations done at the site revealed that the stairs are part of an ancient thoroughfare, leading from the Shiloach Pool - the major water drawing source in Jerusalem from Biblical times, to the Temple Mount over 2300 feet to the north."
Heroes of Israel: Chief Rabbi Lau (4:31) - "Israel’s former Chief Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau was the youngest survivor of Buchenwald concentration camp. At age 7 he came to Israel an orphan and grew to become a leader of the nation. Hear his incredible story of miracles and faith."
Hertzl Museum Video - This is an interesting short video presentation from the Hertzl Museum about Theodor Hertzl and Israel. Double click the small player window to play it in full screen. Theodor Hertzl
for those who may not know is credited as the father of modern political Zionism. Read more about Hertzl in Wikipedia here.
for those who may not know is credited as the father of modern political Zionism. Read more about Hertzl in Wikipedia here.
History of Mossad - The Mossad is the Israeli intelligence service, officially in English "The Institute for Intelligence and Special Operations". This is a five part video about its history.
Part 1 (9:43) Part 2 (9:52) Part 3 (9:36) Part 4 (9:11) Part 5 (5:46)
Part 1 (9:43) Part 2 (9:52) Part 3 (9:36) Part 4 (9:11) Part 5 (5:46)
In-Depth Exploration of the City of David in Jerusalem (43:43) - "Yishai Fleisher takes us on an adventure in the famous Ir Davide (City of David) in Jerusalem. Connections between the history of the Jewish people in Israel and the modern day discovery of archaeological evidence."
Inside Jerusalem: The Jebusites and the City of David with Ami Mazar and Shani
Atias (3:11) - This is a short clip from the 38-minute movie "Inside Jerusalem: Identity and the Ancient Past" available for rent or purchase here.
Atias (3:11) - This is a short clip from the 38-minute movie "Inside Jerusalem: Identity and the Ancient Past" available for rent or purchase here.
Israel Map Throughout History (2:25) - This is a short silent video but it provides a good visual representation of the various empires that were in the Middle East throughout history.
Israeli Declaration of Independence (12:51) - "Israeli Declaration of Independence as read by David Ben Gurion in Tel Aviv The following day, the 1948 war started with all neighbouring Arab countries sending their armies to stop the foundation of a Jewish State."
Israel's Story in Maps - From historic times to modern day. Presented by the Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs, there are many maps here representing various time periods in Israel's history, along with some other maps. While there, check out some of the videos on their Video page.
Jerusalem 1918 (8:13) - "Jerusalem 1918 Jacob Gross exposure. Amateur film presents a rare and uniquedaily life in the Old City. ... The music of the desert wind Hyman Nachtshe original silent film was adapted,courtesy and the film was made by Jacob Gross. The film is from a Jewish family in Amsterdam and it is unclear whether the father collected the bits or shot them himself to encourage Jewish tourism to Jerusalemafter the British occupation. Some of the pictures were taken at the end of the Ottoman era."
Jerusalem: 4000 Years in 5 Minutes (5:16) - A quick lesson in the history of Jerusalem.
The Jerusalem Archaeological Park: Davidson Center Excavations Diary (4:58) - "A brief history of 150 years of excavations in the Jerusalem Archaeological Park narrated by Professor Ronni Reich."
Jerusalem of Light (1:08:42) - From The Spielberg Jewish Film Archive, "a compilation of clips, marking
the 40th anniversary of Jerusalem's reunification, depicting Jerusalem from 1911 to the 1970's." (There are over 2,200 films available on this YouTube channel.)
the 40th anniversary of Jerusalem's reunification, depicting Jerusalem from 1911 to the 1970's." (There are over 2,200 films available on this YouTube channel.)
Jerusalem Quartered - This is an interesting article although somewhat dated now, about the four quarters of the old city of Jerusalem. (There is a PRINT button at the bottom of the page if you want to print a copy.)
King Herod's Magnificent Temple (44:49) - Herod was a major builder in Biblical times and this video explores his building projects. Read the YouTube description.
King Solomon's Wall Excavated (7:36) - "Gordon Robertson explores the ruins of the palace of King David and the wall of King Solomon in Jerusalem."
The Life of the Jews in Palestine (1:00:37) - This is an old film from 1913 showing life in what is now Israel during that time.
Line of Life with Golda Meir 11:47) - A film from from 1977. "Golda Meir joined the long list of inspiring Jewish heroines as Israel’s first female prime minister. This video reveals her inspiring visions for the nation, with footage of the early days of the State of Israel."
Made in Israel: Agriculture (10:18) - "Gordon Robertson looks at Israel's remarkable agricultural innovation, with special focus on the role of the kibbutz in Israel's agricultural success, growing crops and orchards in desert, rocky land and swamps with hard work and ingenuity."
Miracle of Israel - Land Of Promise (5:02) - "A great video about the history of the Jewish people and Israel!"
The Mystery Of Tekhelet (22:59) - "A fascinating documentary that takes the viewer on a journey through history in search of the ancient blue dye, Tekhelet." (Three parts, will play automatically in succession.)
The Ophel Excavation 2013 (17:21) - "An exclusive behind-the-scenes video of a fascinating archaeology discovery made by Dr. Eilat Mazar"
Palestine Before Israel (2:58) - If Israel stole the land from the Arabs, where were the Arabs?
Returning Home: A Jerusalem Story (7:44) - "Jerusalem was the original capital of the kingdom of Israel in the time of the first and second temple, and Jews have maintained a small but continuous presence in the Old City of Jerusalem for the past 2000 years. This film tells the little known story of the Jewish families who had lived in the Old City peacefully for generations prior to being besieged, forcibly evicted from their homes and taken prisoner of war by the Arab Legion in 1948 after the state of Israel was declared by the United Nations. The film follows the story of these Jewish refugees until they were able to return to their homes 19 years later after Israeli forces liberated the Old City during the Six Day War in 1967."
Revival of Hebrew (8:43) - "While Hebrew had remained the language of study and prayer, it had not been a spoken language for centuries. Few believed it could again become a tongue of everyday speech, but one man did, and dedicated his life to reviving Hebrew. His name was Eliezer Ben-Yehuda."
The Revolt of the Greek Jews (21:58) - A story of the Greek Jews at Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp.
Road to Liberty (10:55) - "The story of the Jewish Brigade towards the end of World War II." "A new fighting unit, the Jewish Brigade Group, was created in pre-State Israel. Many of the fighters were Jewish refugees from Europe, and they fought side by side with the Allied forces in Europe. They became part of the British 8th Army, fought as Jews – as free sons of the Land of Israel. Ultimately, they formed an essential part of the building of the Israel Defence Forces that would fight back the Arab Armies in Israel’s War of Independence in 1948." This film is from the Spielberg Jewish Film Archives. WARNING - Some graphic holocaust scenes at the beginning.
Second Temple Treasure Discovered In The Hills of Jerusalem (3:23) - "Deep inside of the hills of Jerusalem rests the Kibbutz of Ramat Rachel ... Just a few days ago, [Note, this was posted in 2008] 15 silver coins dating from the Second Temple period were discovered inside of an ancient pot hidden in a columbarium." Ramat Rachel is at the southern edge of Jerusalem. We stayed at the hotel there during our second tour.
Secrets of Jerusalem’s Holiest Sites (34:09) - National Geographic goes inside Jerusalem's holiest sites.
The Secrets of Old Acre (8:35) - "Akko: The Secrets of the City Above and the City Below". A well made video for adults (and children) about the history and beauty of the northern Israel city of Acre (also known as Akko).
The Significance of the City of David (8:54) - "Brian Warren & Laura Lynn Tyler-Thompson film an episode of The 700 Club Canada on location, discussing the significance of the City of David, site of Biblical Jerusalem."
Six Day War (5:09) - Some footage (black and white) from the 1967 war. The song is Jerusalem of Gold by Naomi Shemer.
Small Western Wall (2:19) - This is a segment of the Western Wall in the Muslim Quarter. This plaza is only about 20 meters long, almost the same length as the Western Wall was before the 6-day war. The open area in front of it is about the same size as the prayer plaza at the Western Wall before 1967. There are only two segments of the Western Wall accessible as the rest is buried behind buildings.
The Spielberg Jewish Film Archive. The Steven Spielberg Jewish Film Archive was founded in the late 1960s by Professor Moshe Davis and other historians of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. In 1987 a generous donation was received from Steven Spielberg and the Archive was named after the American filmmaker, The web site is here. The easiest way I found to see what is available is to go to the Virtual Cinema page. Click on the categories in the left menu to see what is available in each category. Here are a couple of suggestions you might like.
Stairway to Jerusalem (17:12) - The Jerusalem corridor in 1960. It's all in Spanish but sit back and watch the video.
Toldot Yisrael Presents "Eyewitness 1948" - "Toldot Yisrael is a Jerusalem based non-profit dedicated to recording and sharing the firsthand testimonies of the men and women who helped found the State of Israel." " Eyewitness 1948 is a short film series produced by Toldot Yisrael that tells the stories of Israel’s founding through the eyes of the people who lived it." I particularly recommend "Echoes of a Shofar", the story of six Jewish heroes who defiantly blew the shofar at the Kotel (Western Wall) over sixty years ago when it was illegal to do so in British Mandate Palestine.
Tour of Ma'arat HaMachpela (25:15) - "Tomb of the Patriarchs and Matriarchs in Hebron. Tour the first Jewish possession in Eretz Yisrael, Ma'arat HaMachpela, in Hebron, with David Wilder."
Virtual Reconstruction Of Second Temple Mount (7:47) - "The heart and soul of Jerusalem has always been the Temple that twice stood in Jerusalem for over 800 years. For nearly 2,000 years, the earning for the rebuilding of the Temple has stayed in the hearts of the Jewish people worldwide throughout the exiles." This fantastic state-of-the-art 3-D simulation of the Temple offers an excellent view of what walking through the Temple’s courtyards, chambers and sanctuaries might have been really like.
The Volunteers: Answering the Call of History (14:42) - "Toldot Yisrael presents the stories of volunteers from around the world who came in 1948 to help build and defend the State of Israel."
Wake The Dawn: The Story of Jerusalem's Holy Temple (31:56) - "A documentary film depicting the history and significance of the Temple, through the eyes of the Talmud and Jewish tradition." A video by Chaim Clorfene who "lives in Tzfat, Israel, where he spends much of his time writing and teaching about the Third Temple."
Yerushalayim: A Journey Through the Ages (8:37) - 19th and 20th century history of Jerusalem set to music.
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