Synopsis

The Jewish community has been well integrated in Scottish society for centuries, but their story is not well known. This programme tells their story through a series of portraits.

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4: Judaism | My Life, My Religion

BBC Two | 2015 | 29'14''

What does it mean to be Jewish? 11-year-old Charlie explains his religion of Judaism, it's bat mitzvah year for 13-year-old Me-Me and 10-ye...

Jewish | Being...

BBC One | 2021 | 38'52''

British Jews across the faith celebrate life's big milestones, from birth and coming of age to marriage and the end of life.

Birth rituals in Judaism | Being…

BBC One | 2021 | 5'31''

Circumcision is a large part of the rituals that follow birth in Judaism, followed by the naming ceremony.

Judaism: The Family | Belief File

BBC Two | 2000 | 18'58''

Young Jewish Briton's explain and discuss the role of family in the Jewish faith.

Growing Up Jewish

BBC One | 2024 | 49'56''

Four young people on the cusp of adulthood prepare for one of the biggest nights of their lives - their Bar and Bat Mitzvah - balancing culture, religion a...

Bar mitzvah | Being…

BBC One | 2021 | 10'23''

Ethan explains the different traditions involved with his bar mitzvah, including the importance of the Torah and why he is twinning with a boy who los...

Converting to Judaism and marriage | Being…

BBC One | 2021 | 7'54''

Jolanda and Jack discuss the adaptations they made to their wedding ceremonies and Jolanda's conversion to Judaism.

Death and mourning in Judaism | Being…

BBC One | 2021 | 8'29''

This clip explores how bodies are looked after following death and the mourning periods that follow.

Episode 2 | We Are British Jews

BBC Two | 2018 | 59'50''

Eight British Jews explore what it means to be Jewish in Britain today. The group meet Israelis and Palestinians, who force them to question ...

Introduction to Judaism | Belief File

BBC Two | 2009 | 4'11''

Daniel introduces Judaism, he visits a Synagogue and discusses the Torah and Shabbat.

The Last Survivors

BBC Two | 2019 | 1'29'24''

A landmark documentary about the last survivors of the Holocaust living in Britain today, as they reflect on their childhood and how it has affected the r...