Objects of respect and love | The Story of the Jews
Simon Schama explains the importance of the Sefer Torah to Jewish worship.
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Clip Info
- Clip length: 1'59''
- Broadcast year: 2013
Curriculum Connection
- Religious Education | Judaism | Practices | The use of sacred texts
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Licence: ERA Licence required
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UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
Content
- Provider: BBC
- Channel: BBC Two
- Programme: The Story of the Jews
- Episode: In the Beginning
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