WHAT IS JUDAISM?

Presents aspects of Judaism’s history, from the story of Abraham, a patriarch of the Jewish faith, to the establishment of the nation of Israel. The program explores the prayer rituals of Judaism through a visit to a synagogue and an account of a boy preparing for his Bar Mitzvah ceremony. A visit with a family preparing for Passover helps viewers gain insight into the Jewish holidays and celebrations, and discussions with rabbis from different branches of Judaism provide insight into Jewish traditions and beliefs.