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Old Jews Telling Jokes The 18 joke tellers featured aren’t professionals; rather they’re doctors, lawyers, a garment worker, a wine salesman–just like your favorite Jewish uncle or grandparent. With wonderful timing and mannerisms, these funny old alter kockers deliver off-color and risqué jokes from a bygone era. UNK 44 min. ComedyDVD 10323227 .......... $19.99

When Jews Were Funny 2013 Toronto International Film Festival Best Canadian Feature FilmStarring: Rodney Dangerfield, Marc Maron, Gilbert GottfriedAn insightful and often hilarious survey of the history of Jewish comedy, from the early days of Borscht Belt to the present, ultimately exploring not just ethnicity in the entertainment industry, but also the entire unruly question of what it means to be Jewish. UNK 89 min. (2013) (Canada) Documentary“...an entertaining, often engrossing look at the history of Jewish humor and its defining characteristics.” - The Globe and Mail“...entertaining and thought-provoking... Highly recommended.” - Video LibrarianDVD 11053432 .......... $24.99

Wagner’s Jews German composer Richard Wagner was notoriously anti-Semitic. But there is another, lesser-known side to this story. For years, many of Wagner’s closest associates were Jews, young musicians who became personally devoted to him, and provided crucial help to his work and career. UNK 55 min. (2013) Documentary“Fascinating…” - Video Librarian

DVD (WS) 11141904 .......... $24.99

The Gatekeepers (Hebrew)Academy Award nomination for best documentary feature.Meet six leaders of Israel’s secret service, the Shin Bet, which has dealt with conflict amid the quest for peace for nearly 50 years. For the first time, these men discuss the challenging truths and consequences of their counterterrorism mission. PG13 101 min. (2012) (Israel) $2M Documentary“Insightful, revelatory and profound...” - Empire Magazine“...offers startlingly honest insight into the Israeli-Palestinian conflict from some of those who called the shots.” - USA Today

DVD (WS) 10885350 .......... $16.99

Mixed Blessings Explores the religious challenges that take place within the more than one million families raising children in Jewish-Christian interfaith homes in the U.S. Shows the intimate and emotional process four couples encounter. UNK 57 min. (2005) Documentary“Thought-provoking...” - Video Librarian“An important film on a subject that cuts to the soul.” - Boston Jewish Film FestivalDVD 10236792 .......... $99.99

The Flat (German)When Arnon Goldfinger’s grandmother died at 98, he was charged with cleaning out her Tel Aviv apartment, where he made a shocking discovery. The filmmaker plays detective as he sorts through decades of the Holocaust survivor’s letters and photos. NR 98 min. (2011) (Israel) Documentary“...spellbinding…” - Roger EbertDVD (WS) 10081372 .......... $24.99

Broadway Musicals A Jewish Legacy Examines the unique role of Jewish composers and lyricists in the creation of the modern American musical. The film showcases the work of legends such as Irving Berlin, George and Ira Gershwin, Richard Rodgers, Oscar Hammerstein II, Leonard Bernstein, and Stephen Sondheim. NR 84 min. Documentary“A comprehensive and entertaining view of the American Broadway musical.” - Library Journal

DVD (WS) 10030438 .......... $39.99 (2 Discs)

The Whispering Town In Denmark during World War II, young Annet, her parents, and their neighbors help a Jewish family hide from Nazi soldiers until it is safe for them to leave Annet’s basement and escape to safety. UNK 9 min. Children’sDVD (WS) 11244149 .......... $29.99

Benno and the Night of Broken Glass A neighborhood cat observes the changes in German and Jewish families in Berlin during the period leading up to Kristallnacht, the Night of Broken Glass. This cat’s-eye view introduces the Holocaust to children in a gentle way that can open discussion of this period. UNK 9 min. Children’sDVD (WS) 11244147 .......... $29.99

History of Jewish American Achievement Chronicles Jewish-American achievement in fields as diverse as the Internet to government. The recent successes of these extraordinary Americans are built upon the shoulders of giants who for more than three centuries have contributed amazing achievements to the story of America. UNK 229 min. HistoryDVD 10364558 .......... $79.99 (4 Discs)

Hava Nagila Starring: Harry Belafonte, Connie Francis, Glen Campbell Hava Nagila is instantly recognizable as musical shorthand for anything Jewish. But as audiences will discover in the film, the song is much more than a tale of Jewish kitsch and bad bar mitzvah fashions. In its own believe-it-or-not way, it encapsulates the Jewish journey over the past 150 years. UNK 75 min. Documentary“Buoyant...playful and serious...” - New York Times“...a fun, nostalgic, informative journey.” - Los Angeles TimesDVD 11015464 .......... $25.99

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Jewish MoviesImage Before My Eyes A stunning commemoration of Jews in Poland between the two World Wars, paying homage to the dynamic and vibrant society of 3.5 million people that was destroyed during the Holocaust. NR 88 min. (2006) Documentary“HHH1/2...deeply poignant... Highly recommended.” - Video Librarian“A deeply life-affirming documentary.” - Christian Science MonitorDVD 10119519 .......... $16.99 (25th Anniversary Special Edition)

Into the Arms of Strangers Academy Award for Best DocumentaryStarring: Judi Dench Academy Award-winning documentary chronicling the mass exodus of Jewish children from pre-World War II Germany into neutral countries, where they were adopted by new families. Narrated by Dame Judi Dench. PG 117 min. (2000) (United Kingdom) Documentary“HHHH Editor’s Choice. An excellent addition to the pantheon of powerful Holocaust-related documentaries... highly recommended.” - Video Librarian“An essential addition to Holocaust collections.” - BooklistDVD 11023553 .......... $17.99

Jews and Baseball Actor Dustin Hoffman narrates this decade-spanning documentary that highlights the contributions of Jewish Americans to the most American sport of them all: baseball. Highlights include a rare interview with legendary pitcher Sandy Koufax UNK 91 min. Documentary“An insightful, moving film...” - Ken Burns“Classy!” - Sports IllustratedDVD 10476892 .......... $25.99

The Jews of Iran (Persian)Documentary filmmaker Ramin Farahani offers an unprecedented look at the tiny Jewish communities of Iran. These Jews of a predominantly Muslim country show their resilience and creativity in both friendships built with Muslim families and responses to a painful espionage case against a Jewish community. UNK 52 min. DocumentaryDVD (WS) 11084964 .......... $24.99

Shoah Over a decade in the making, this monumental investigation of the unthinkable murder of more than six million Jews by the Nazis. Using no archival footage, Claude Lanzmann instead focuses on first-person testimonies of survivors, former Nazis, and other witnesses. UNK 566 min. (1985) (France) Documentary

“One of the noblest films ever made.” - Roger Ebert“...an incomparable meditation on human behavior in extreme conditions.” - Library JournalDVD 10882835 .......... $99.99 (6 Discs)

The Jewish Americans Focuses on individual personalities and stories that chronicle the 350-year saga about immigrants who gradually wove themselves into the fabric of American life by forging a thoroughly American identity without abandoning the cherished traditions that often set them apart. NR 360 min. (2007) Documentary“...highly recommended...” - Library JournalDVD (WS) 10188357 .......... $34.99 (2 Discs)

The Story of the Jews Explores the story of the Jewish experience from ancient times to the present day. Both deeply historical and utterly contemporary, this is a compelling film about distinctiveness and difference as well as a celebration of the ways in which Jewish thought and achievement have transformed the world for us all. NR 295 min. Documentary“HHH1/2. Highly recommended.” - Video LibrarianDVD (WS) 11059674 .......... $29.99 (2 Discs)

Numbered Auschwitz survivors discuss their numbered tattoos and the significance of the marks. An explosive, highly visual, and emotionally cinematic journey, guided by testimonies and portraits of these survivors. These scars reveal them to be diverse, enlightening, and full of life. UNK 55 min. (2012) (Israel) Documentary“While the audience emerged with damp eyes, the overall message is somehow upbeat.” - New York TimesDVD (WS) 11042578 .......... $59.99

Resistance Untold Stories of Jewish Partisans The Holocaust conjures images of Nazi death camps and little resistance. Yet up to 30,000 Jews may have fled to Europe’s forests, arming themselves to fight the Nazis. Rare archival footage and historical photographs document the lost history, as surviving partisans recount the decision to fight back. NR 60 min. (2002) HistoryDVD 10275668 .......... $24.99

The Jewish People A Story of Survival From slavery to the loss of their homeland, from exile to anti-Semitism, from pogroms to near annihilation in the Holocaust, how did the Jews endure while so many other communities vanished? The answers are surprising. UNK 60 min. (2009) DocumentaryDVD 10284271 .......... $24.99

Israel, a Journey Through Time Complete Collection Filmed entirely in Israel, and offering a biblical perspective on the history of the Jewish people from Abraham to Armageddon. Set includes: From Abraham to Jesus; Jesus, the Jew Who Divided History; Anti-Semitism; Aliyah, Rebirth of a Nation; Israel in Crisis; and What Time Is It? UNK 270 min. DocumentaryDVD (WS) 10277506 .......... $99.99 (6 Discs)

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Jewish Audiobooks

Superman Is Jewish?Harry BrodRead by Peter BerkrotTantor AudioNon-FictionHarry Brod reveals the links between Jews and superheroes in a penetrating investigation of iconic comic book figures. He describes how the role of each hero reflects the evolution of the Jewish place in American culture. Unabridged • 7 Discs

10006633...................................$34.99ISBN 9781452608150

Only in AmericaLarry JosephsonRead by AuthorRadio FoundationNon-FictionSeveral famous voices, including John Lithgow, Jerry Stiller, Zero Mostel, Jon Stewart, Mel Brooks, and Philip Roth, help chronicle the history of Jewish Americans. Unabridged • 8 Discs

10486483...................................$59.99ISBN 9781892091864

Jews, God, and HistoryMax DimontRead by Anna FieldsBlackstone Audio, Inc.Non-FictionMax Dimont shows how the saga of the Jews is interwoven with the history of virtually every nation on Earth. This is the story of a people escaping annihilation and cultural death, fighting, falling back, and advancing. Unabridged • 15 Discs

10087902...................................$39.99ISBN 9781441744036

A History of the JewsPaul JohnsonRead by Wanda McCaddonBlackstone Audio, Inc.Non-FictionPaul Johnson’s historical magnum opus covers 4,000 years of the extraordinary history of the Jews as a people, a culture, and a nation, showing the impact of Jewish character and imagination upon the world. Unabridged • 23 Discs

10087094...................................$44.99ISBN 9781470887469

The Girl from Human StreetRoger CohenRead by Simon VanceHighBridge CompanyNon-FictionA compassionate yet discerning eye on the legacy of his own family in order to understand more profoundly the nature of modern Jewish experience. Through his emotionally lucid prose, listeners relive the anomie of European Jews after the Holocaust. Unabridged • 9 Discs • Replacements Available

11103227...................................$34.99ISBN 9781622315475

The Boston GirlAnita DiamantRead by Linda LavinSimon & Schuster AudioFictionAddie Baum was born in 1900 to immigrant parents who were unprepared for and suspicious of America. Growing up in Boston, Addie’s intelligence and curiosity take her to a world her parents can’t imagine: a world of short skirts and new opportunities for women.

NY Times Bestseller, AudioFile Earphones“People Picks.” - People MagazineUnabridged • 7 Discs • Replacements Available

11115612...................................$29.99ISBN 9781442380363

Beyond CourageDoreen RappaportRead by Emily Beresford, Jeff CrawfordBrilliance Audio, Inc.Young AdultDoreen Rappaport illuminates the defiance of tens of thousands of Jews across eleven Nazi-occupied countries during World War II.

“Starred Review: An important addition to the Holocaust curriculum.” - Booklist“Starred Review.” - Kirkus ReviewUnabridged • 4 Discs

11031242...................................$19.99ISBN 9781480582873

Arab and JewDavid K. ShiplerRead by Robert BlumenfeldBlackstone Audio, Inc.Non-FictionDavid K. Shipler presents a quintessential history of the steadfast conflict between Judaism and Islam. Extensively revised, this epic title explores the religious prejudices that have been intensified by war, terrorism, and nationalism.

Pulitzer PrizeUnabridged • 22 Discs

10205374...................................$44.99ISBN 9780786160853

Jewish Holiday StoriesVarious AuthorsRead by Jim WeissGreat Hall ProductionsAges 5 & UpThrough his masterful narration, Jim Weiss’s retelling of three classic Jewish holiday stories is sure to leave listeners of all beliefs absolutely delighted. Titles include: Chanukah, The Festival of Lights; Purim; and Passover. Unabridged • 1 Disc

10348716...................................$14.99ISBN 9781882513758

Brave Girl Clara and the Shirtwaist Makers’ Strike of 1909Michelle MarkelRead by Lesa LockfordDreamscape Media, LLCAges 5 & UpA young immigrant overcomes adversity and leads the largest strike of women workers in U.S. history. Unabridged • 1 Disc

11070214...................................$14.99ISBN 9781629238340

Children’s

Old Jews Telling JokesEric Spiegelman,Sam HoffmanRead by Sam HoffmanHighBridge CompanyNon-FictionHilarious, sometimes raunchy tales told by amateur comedians, all Jewish, all over sixty. Audie Award; Explicit Material“...amusing...” - Publishers Weekly Unabridged • 3 Discs 10436300...................................$24.99ISBN 9781615735136

The Big Jewish Book for JewsBarbara Davilman, Ellis WeinerRead by Barbara Davilman, Lorna Raver, Yuri RasovskyBlackstone Audio, Inc.Non-FictionHumorists Weiner and Davilman take a look at modern-day Judaism, claiming that many Jews have forgotten their heritage. This hilarious how-to guide offers wayward Jews advice on many things. AudioFile Earphones“...a thoroughly engaging and entertaining book.” - AudioFile Unabridged • 6 Discs 10433475...................................$29.99ISBN 9781441760463

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Jewish Music for Adults and Children

20 Best Folk Songs from IsraelVarious ArtistsARC Music • WorldTwenty songs performed by several well-known Israeli performers and groups. All the artists on this compilation had or have maintained longstanding performing careers in Israel.11053844................... $14.99

PutumayoA Jewish CelebrationVarious ArtistsPutumayo World Music • WorldCelebrate Rosh Hashannah, Hanukkah, and other festive holidays with classic songs from such artists as Ben Rudnick, King Django, and more. 11019122................... $14.99

Real and Very Best of Jewish-Israeli Party 2Various ArtistsHataklit Ltd. • WorldMore of the best Jewish-Israeli party music is presented here. 10173317................... $15.99

Best of the Celebrate SeriesVarious ArtistsCraig N Co. • WorldBest of the Celebrate Series covers the entire Jewish calendar, from Hanukkah to Passover, with a wide array of styles, from Yiddish to hip-hop. 2 Discs10158234................... $19.99

Rough Guide to Klezmer Second EditionVarious ArtistsWorld Music Network • WorldWith origins rooted in the rediscovery of ancient Yiddish tunes, klezmer has grown into a vibrant hybrid that absorbs diverse musical influences from gypsy, rock, and hip-hop. 2 Discs10474735................... $12.99

David BrozaEast Jerusalem/West JerusalemS-Curve • FolkDavid Broza embarked on a lifelong dream to record songs on the Palestinian side of Jerusalem with musicians from both Israel and Palestine. This stunning piece of work documents his amazing journey in the form of fourteen inspired recordings. 11044525................... $13.99

MatisyahuAkedaElm City • Pop/RockMatisyahu has come a long way since his debut release in 2005. His latest album stands as his most personal to date. He continues to push himself dynamically and creatively on tracks like the single Watch the Walls Melt Down. 11075391................... $12.99

Debbie FriedmanSongs of the Spirit The Debbie Friedman AnthologyJMG Jewish Music Group WorldFeaturing 45 of American Jewish music artist Debbie Friedman’s previously released songs. 2 Discs10729134................... $24.99

Klezmer JuiceKlezmer JuiceARC Music • WorldThe Los Angeles, California-based group of musicians is at the forefront of establishing fresh interpretations of traditional klezmer music. 11053842................... $14.99

Children’s Music

Friday Night LiveSweet Louise Music • WorldFriday Night Live is the soundtrack to Craig Taubman’s revolutionary Shabbat service and concert event. This unique service features contemporary Jewish music. 10163916................... $15.99

Holy GroundCraig N Co. • WorldCraig Taubman’s follow-up to the groundbreaking album Friday Night Live features twelve inspirational songs in both English and Hebrew. 10536344................... $15.99

How GoodSweet Louise Music • WorldCraig Taubman delivers fourteen incredible songs that also feature guest appearances from Debbie Friedman, Alberto Mizrahi, Michelle Citrin, and Josh Nelson. 10536349................... $15.99

Craig Taubman

Celebrate KidsVarious ArtistsCraig N Co. • Children’sWith songs in both English and Hebrew, this collection brings a smorgasbord of lively entertainment by some of the most noted names in entertainment for kids. 10536342................... $15.99

My Very First Jewish Celebrate CDVarious ArtistsCraig N Co. • Children’sClassic songs by such artists as Debbie Friedman and Josh Nelson are brought together in a collection that creates family memories for a lifetime. 10536343................... $15.99

Celebrate Jewish Lullabies Volume 1Various ArtistsCraig N Co. • Children’sThere are few things that are better than a soothing lullaby. A lullaby collection for the whole family to treasure. Fall 2011 Parents’ Choice Selection10480731................... $15.99

By HeartSusan SalidorSelf Produced • Children’sAn award-winning album that features Salidor’s crystal vocals on original songs and classics. 10484737................... $15.99

Songs in the Key of ChaiSusan SalidorPeachhead • Children’sA collection of beautifully arranged oldish, newish, and mostly Jewish songs for all families. 10484712................... $15.99

Jewish Children’s Songs and GamesRuth Rubin & Pete SeegerSmithsonian Folkways Recordings • Children’sRuth Rubin presents children’s songs in Yiddish, the primary secular language formerly spoken by the Jews of Eastern Europe. 10155670................... $16.99

Shabbat ShaboomMama DoniMama Doni Productions Children’sSuperstar Mama Doni and her rockin’ band bring their special brand of ‘funky music with a Jewish twist’ to this uniquely positioned new CD. Fall 2011 Parents’ Choice Selection10497412................... $14.99

EmunahMama DoniMama Doni Productions Children’sThis soulful album is a celebration of life with adaptations of traditional Hebrew songs as well as brand new, all original Mama Doni songs. 10008952................... $14.99

Singin’ a New Song with SusanSusan Shane-LinderSelf Produced • Children’sSusan Shane-Linder fills this CD with Jewish music that has a positive vibe, a family theme, and an upbeat rock n’ roll rhythm. Fall 2013 Parents’ Choice Selection11029128................... $22.99