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Customer Reviews for: The Jewish Americans   All ProductsAll ProductsAutomotiveBaby ProductsBooksCamera, Photo & OpticsCell Phone AccessoriesCell PhonesClothing / ApparelComputers & HardwareDVD MoviesElectronicsGourmet FoodHealth & Personal CareHome & GardenHousewaresJewelry & WatchesMagazines & NewspapersMiscellaneousMusic CDMusical Instruments & RecordingOffice ProductsPersonal CarePet SuppliesSoftwareSporting GoodsToolsToysVHS MoviesVideo Games & Consoles Rating - Wonderful Production This program which was originally aired on PBS is wonderfully produced, covers most bases of Jewish life for Jewish Americans since the founding of our country to the present. It is very informative and is a wonderful tool in covering History of our country and what has made it so great as a Melting pot. Make sure your whole family views it. Rating - jewish american I first viewed the item on PBS. It was shown as a three part series, which I looked forward to the airing of each part. I knew that I had to own my own copy and I have not been disappointed. There are tons of interesting facts that are presented in a most entertaining way. As a general history buff, I would have liked to see a bit more on the new world exploration and colonial years. Rating - Riveting This video revealed things to me my grandparents didn't or couldn't pass on to me about their lives before and after coming to America. All I ever got was a nasty scrunched facial expression when Russia-Poland was mentioned to them so this video was very important for me to view. Their command of the English language was pretty good considering they probably only received the equivalent of a 6th grade education but the subject was never covered well. I have no idea how large or small my true family is or was but I know now how impossible their lives were made to be and how inventive and creative they were to make it in America. As their descendants we are indebted to them, The Jewish Americans. Rating - Great piece of history You don't have to be Jewish ... this is a wonderful DVD and shows a piece of history everyone should be aware of. Rating - PBS Does It Again-Excellent Documentary! I watched the entire series when it recently ran on PBS. Once I started watching it from the very beginning, when the Sepphardic Jews came to America, I was instantly hooked. I especially enjoyed the commentary by various people that recalled what Jewish life was like during the 1940s, especially during WW2. The insight provided by rabbis was informative as well. Another segment that stands out is the 1950s when Jewish Americans vacationed in the Catskills of upstate New York. Any big name Jewish comedian that you've seen in various TV sitcoms, variety shows and movies got their start at the many nightclubs of the Catskills. Sid Cesar himself even said that performing there was like his 'going to college'. If audiences in those clubs laughed, they knew they were doing their job right. Anyone interested in learning about the Jewish religion, customs and ways of life can't go wrong with owning this series. Fascinating through and through. Go to the Product Information page page 2 of 4  1  2  3  4  Customer Reviews for PBS Paramount,841887052252,0841887052252,B000Y7U9A0,

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