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The Story of the Jews

Name: The Story of the Jews
Genre: Documentary
Rating: 8.2
Cast: Simon Schama

2013 ★ 8.2 1 season 5 eps TV-MA

Documentary

Simon Schama explores the story of the Jewish experience from ancient times to the present day.

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The Story of the Jews is available to stream on Nabby via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The documentary has 1 season and 5 total episodes, rated 8.2/10 by 5 viewers.

Last verified: October 13, 2026 · Source: TMDB

Episodes 5 total across 1 season

5 episodes20133 watched

Simon Schama begins his exploration of the Jewish story at the start, 3,000 years ago.

Simon takes a look at the story of the medieval Jews difficulties to preserve their identity and their lives living under the rule of Christianity and Islam.

Simon takes a look at a moment bright with hope after Enlightenment thinkers and Revolutionary armies brought walls crashing down allowing Jews to weave their wisdom into life of modern Europe.

Simon takes a look at the lost world of the shtetl, the Jewish towns and villages dotted across the hinterlands of Eastern Europe, which became a unique Jewish culture.

Simon Schama takes a look at how the Holocaust and the creation of Israel have changed what it means to be Jewish in modern times.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does The Story of the Jews have?

The Story of the Jews has 1 season with 5 episodes in total.

Is The Story of the Jews still on the air?

The Story of the Jews has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs The Story of the Jews?

The Story of the Jews airs on BBC Two.

When did The Story of the Jews first air?

The Story of the Jews first aired on September 1, 2013.

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Simon Schama

Self - Presenter

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