Jewish law in the community

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Summary: Is Orthodox Judaism obsessed with rules and regulations? This program explores historical and spiritual concepts behind the Jewish mitzvot, demonstrating that strict faith can reflect humility and compassion rather than blind obedience. Through interviews with rabbis and members of their families and congregations, the video provides information about the prayer shawl, the tefillin, the sheitel, and why these are worn; why a boy receives his first haircut at age three; why male-female contact is prohibited among unmarried adults; and why good works are important. The lighter side of Jewish life emerges full force with the festival of Purim-when getting drunk is expected.

Record details

Physical Description: 1 streaming video file (50 min.) : sd., col., digital file.
remote
electronic resource (video)
Publisher: New York, N.Y. : Films Media Group, [2006], c2004.

Content descriptions

General Note:	Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Films Media Group on June 21, 2006. Films on Demand is distributed by Films Media Group for Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware. Multi-User.
Formatted Contents Note:	Jewish Law: Morning Routines (3:41) -- Orthodox Jews: Male Morning Routine at Synagogue (1:44) -- Scribe Examines "Tefillin" (4:09) -- Orthodox Jews Live in Two Worlds (3:33) -- Jewish Law and Charitable Work (1:49) -- Orthodox Jews: Roles of Men and Women (4:05) -- Jewish Law on Male/Female Relationships (2:47) -- Conversion of Non-Jews (2:05) -- Jewish Ritual of Sitting Shiva (3:18) -- Jewish Ceremony of the First Haircut (1:49) -- Rabbi in Community Service (3:18) -- Jewish Celebrations and Food (4:40) -- Lifelong Study of the Torah (1:50) -- Festival of Purim (5:06) -- Festivities of Purim (4:14)
Restrictions on Access Note:	Access requires authentication through Films on Demand.
Target Audience Note:	12 & up.
System Details Note:	Mode of access: Internet. System requirements: FOD playback platform.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction Note:	Access requires VIU IP addresses and is restricted to VIU students, faculty and staff. Access requires authentication through Films on Demand.
Language Note:	Closed-captioned.
Source of Description Note:	Title from distributor's description.