Steven Spielberg Jewish Film Archive

With the end of the Olympics, we visit the Jewish Olympics known as the Maccabiah, from 71 years ago.

The Spielberg Jewish Film Archive - The Torch Rekindled Name: The Torch RekindledYear: 1953Duration: 00:34:47Language: EnglishAbstract: South African athletes participate in the 4th Maccabiah in Israel.The Sp...

Everything old is new again. Operation Peace for Galilee also known as the First Lebanon war.

The Spielberg Jewish Film Archive - Peace for Galilee : Emergency Campaign for Peace Name: Peace for Galilee : Emergency Campaign for PeaceYear: 1982Duration: 00:18:23Language: EnglishAbstract: The film explores the motives and goals of ...

With today's two assassinations for both Hamas and Hezbollah, here is a reminder of who the PLO are.

The Spielberg Jewish Film Archive - The PLO Name: The PLOYear: 1979Duration: 00:26:07Language: EnglishAbstract: The film describes the structure of the PLO and provides a chronological account of ...

Rega Acharei Etmol-- Life in the Golan and Israel in general following the Yom Kippur War (Hebrew, 1974)

The Spielberg Jewish Film Archive - A Time Between Name: A Time BetweenYear: 1974Duration: 00:26:15Language: HebrewAbstract: Israel's population rallies in the aftermath of the Yom Kippur War. The Spielb...

Gateway to Paradise--Settlements in the Golan Heights (1984, German)

The Spielberg Jewish Film Archive - A Time Between Name: A Time BetweenYear: 1974Duration: 00:26:15Language: HebrewAbstract: Israel's population rallies in the aftermath of the Yom Kippur War. The Spielb...

Outposts in the Galilee (Spanish, 1980)

The Spielberg Jewish Film Archive - Outposts in the Galilee Name: Outposts in the GalileeYear: 1980Duration: 00:20:24Language: SpanishAbstract: The film discusses the variety of reasons for expanding Jewish settl...

Life in Ramat HaGolan from 1970 (Hebrew)

The Spielberg Jewish Film Archive - The Golan Heights Name: The Golan HeightsYear: 1970Duration: 00:04:20Language: HebrewAbstract: Film about the settlements in the Golan Heights.The Spielberg Jewish Film A...

Russian tourists visit Jerusalem and the Galilee in 1989 to consider making Aliya (subtitles in English and Hebrew)

The Spielberg Jewish Film Archive - Unexpected Guests Name: Unexpected GuestsYear: 1989Duration: 00:27:00Language: RussianAbstract: Prospective immigrants from the former Soviet Union tour the Galilee.The S...

Currently most of the residents of Kiryat Shmona have been relocated to safer areas while missiles area coming in from Hizballah . But here is how the city looked in 1975.

The Spielberg Jewish Film Archive - The Ballad of Kiryat Shmona Name: The Ballad of Kiryat ShmonaYear: 1975Duration: 00:18:26Language: EnglishAbstract: The development of Kiryat Shmoneh and the dangers of its locatio...

This month will be primarily focused on tourism and northern Israel. Let's start at the Sea of Galilee and Tiberias (1977)

The Spielberg Jewish Film Archive - The Warm Heart of Tiberias Name: The Warm Heart of TiberiasYear: 1977Duration: 00:08:40Language: EnglishAbstract: The history of the ancient city of Tiberias, including archaeologi...

Anyone an expert on the Histadrut in 1984? Who are these people?

Jerusalem My City (1950) A day in divided Jerusalem, as experienced by a blind war veteran.

The Spielberg Jewish Film Archive - Jerusalem My City Name: Jerusalem My CityYear: 1950Duration: 00:14:30Language: EnglishAbstract: A day in divided Jerusalem, as experienced by a blind war veteran.The Spiel...

Children dancing on Shavuot, and other festivals. Chag Sameach!

The Spielberg Jewish Film Archive - Palestine in Song and Dance Name: Palestine in Song and DanceYear: 1931Duration: 00:07:30Language: EnglishAbstract: Scenes of life and growth in the Jewish National Homeland.The Sp...

Industry in Jerusalem (English 1958)

ארכיון שפילברג ומשרד התרבות והספורט. שירות הסרטים הישראלי ירחון מס' 22 ירחון חדשות לעולים מס' 221958 14:51 דקותאנגליתכולל: תערוכה של דרוזים, שחיה בכנרת, תעשיה בירושלים, ססיל בנגבIsrael Newsmagazine no.221958 14:51 min.English M...

For Jerusalem Day: Volunteers come to help Israel following the Six-day War.

The Spielberg Jewish Film Archive - The Volunteers Name: The VolunteersYear: 1967Duration: 00:50:07Language: EnglishAbstract: Israel prepares for war, Jews protest and volunteers from around the world ass...

Yesterday was the Salute to Israel Parade in New York City. Here is the parade in 1971.

The Spielberg Jewish Film Archive - "Am Yisrael Chai": Salute to Israel Parade Name: "Am Yisrael Chai" - Salute to Israel ParadeYear: 1971Duration: 00:09:00Language: EnglishAbstract: Ambassador Yitzchak Rabin speaks at the annual S...

This month has Jerusalem day, but we are going one step further and making it Jerusalem month. We will be focusing on films in and around Jerusalem.

Starting with Ask for Peace, Jerusalem (Heb) with footage of Jerusalem in the 1920s. A century ago.

The Spielberg Jewish Film Archive - Ask for Peace, Jerusalem. Name: Ask for Peace, Jerusalem.Year: 1993Duration: 00:12:50Language: HebrewAbstract: The British influence on Jerusalem's cultural and social life in th...

Springtime in the Holy Land (1939)

The Spielberg Jewish Film Archive - Springtime in the Holy Land Name: Springtime in the Holy LandYear: 1939Duration: 00:15:36Language: EnglishAbstract: A look at the Holy Land and its communities in the late 1930s. S...

Springtime in the Galilee (1930s)

The Spielberg Jewish Film Archive - Springtime in the Galilee Name: Springtime in the GalileeYear: 1930sDuration: 00:19:15Language: SilentAbstract: Scenes of spring blooming in the Galilee during the early 1930s.Th...

Springtime in Palestine (1928)

The Spielberg Jewish Film Archive - Springtime in Palestine Name: Springtime in PalestineYear: 1928Duration: 00:58:03Language: German inter-titlesAbstract: A comprehensive review of Eretz Yisrael in the late 1920...

With many of our older and silent films, we aren't able to identify the people in the film. Care to help?

The Spielberg Jewish Film Archive - Hagana Actions Zeitani Name: Hagana Actions ZeitaniYear: 1947Duration: 00:18:29Language: silentAbstract: Footage of the Haganah filmed by David Zeitani.The Spielberg Jewish Fi...

As we move towards the torch lighting ceremony we learn about five of the torch lighters from 1974--fifty years ago. (in Hebrew)

The Spielberg Jewish Film Archive - I Believe Name: I BelieveYear: 1974Duration: 00:25:39Language: HebrewAbstract: A glimpse into the lives of five Israeli citizens chosen to light torches at the ope...

After the sirens have sounded in Israel, watch this film about the Holocaust.

The Spielberg Jewish Film Archive - In Thy Blood Live Name: In Thy Blood LiveYear: 1961Duration: 00:13:41Language: EnglishAbstract: Holocaust remembrance in Israel, including footage from the trial of Adolf...

On the eve of Holocaust Remembrance Day, we share with you a film about the Warsaw Ghetto during and after the Holocaust, preparations to immigrate to Eretz Yisrael.

The Spielberg Jewish Film Archive - From Ruins to Homeland Name: From Ruins to HomelandYear: 194?Duration: 00:25:00Language: YiddishAbstract: The Warsaw Ghetto during and after the Holocaust, preparations to imm...

A seder with US Troops from after the Gulf War

The Spielberg Jewish Film Archive - Operation Exodus Honors American Troops At A Special Seder Name: Operation Exodus Honors American Troops At A Special Seder In IsraelYear: 1991Duration: 00:06:30Language: EnglishAbstract: American soldiers statio...