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SERC's Most Popular Passover Videos

 

 

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V-063 ANIMATED HAGGADAH

A colorful retelling of the Pesah story using the medium of "claymation."  Color; 30 min; Ages: 8 to 11.

 

V-126 HAAFIKOMAN - THE HAFIKOMAN

A colorful animation of the seder with the added plot of the disappearing afikoman.  Seder rituals are presented in a very nice fashion. The dialogue is in simple Hebrew, accessible to elementary school pupils. Hebrew; Color; 12 min.; Ages 6 to 13; 1976.

 

V-354 PASSOVER AT BUBBE'S

(Series: Bubbe's Boarding House)      

Puppet characters help Bubbe prepare for the Seder. They are surprised by a talking Haggadah and are magically whisked back to Egypt during the time of the Pharaoh. Color; 30 min.; Ages 3 to 8; 1990.

 

V-420 SHALOM SESAME 10 - PASSOVER

(JERUSALEM JONES & THE LOST AFIKOMAN)

Shalom Sesame presents an evening of Passover programming, starring Sarah Jessica Parker as Jerusalem Jones. Color; 30 min.; Ages 6 to 11; 1991.

 

V-436 LET'S BAKE MATZOS

 A step-by-step explanation of how matzahs are made. Visit the field where the wheat is cut, and the flour mill where large mill stones grind the wheat to fine flour. At the matzah bakery, see the preparation of the special oven and the care taken to prevent the dough from becoming hametz.  Color; 30 min.; Ages 6 to 11; 1991.

 

V-763 MOSES IN EGYPT

Beautifully illustrated story of Moses - from birth to the liberation of the Israelite slaves. The video ends before the parting of the Sea of Reeds. The video has Black gospel-style musical background with dramatic narration by Danny Glover. It is a non-sectarian presentation. Color; 30 min.; Ages: 6 to11; 1993.

V-765 MAKE A WISH MOLLY

Based on the book by Barbara Cohen, this video continues the story of Molly, the young Russian girl of Molly's Pilgrim. This time, she faces being different at Passover. Again, Molly's wise and loving mother helps her adjust to a difficult situation and learn to be proud of her Jewish heritage. Color; 30 min., Age: 6 to13; Teacher's Guide; 1995.

 

V-785 ALEF BET BLAST-OFF: EPISODE 3

LIGHTS OF FREEDOM

Puppets and guest stars join "Mitzvah Mouse" in this video series whose aim is to demonstrate how traditional Jewish values apply to modern life. A young Russian immigrant tries to teach the puppet children about freedom but is unsuccessful until all the kids, and even Mitzvah Mouse, become slaves to Pharaoh (played by Dom DeLuise). Color; 30 min.; Age: 6 to11; 1995.

V-816 SHARI'S PASSOVER SURPRISE: A MULTICULTURAL CELEBRATION

Shari Lewis, her puppets, and guest stars prepare for Passover and present its story and traditions with new songs, dances and hilarity. Geared for young Jewish and multicultural audiences. Color; 1 hour; Age: 2 1/2 to 8; 1997.

V-903 MOSES

This episode of the A&E network's "Biography" series seeks to provide an in-depth portrait of Moses, using location footage, rare paintings and artifacts,

and interviews with biblical experts. Color; 1 hour; Ages:12 to Adult; 1996.

 

V-983 TESTAMENT-THE BIBLE IN ANIMATION: EPISODE 4 - MOSES

The Biblical tale of Moses is retold, using dramatic, colorful, drawn animation. Close to Biblical text, the video includes sophisticated dialogue and concepts which will require explanation for younger viewers. Color; 30 min; Ages: 9 to Adult; 1998.

V- 1018 THE PRINCE OF EGYPT

The story of Moses is retold in a powerful animated musical film. It is based upon Jewish midrash as well as Christian and Islamic sources. Among the many beautiful songs is "When You Believe" which contains the Hebrew Prayer Mi Kamoha. Color; 1 hour, 40 min; Ages: 6 to Adult; 1998.

V-1083 MOSES

Academy award-winning actor Ben Kingsley plays Moses in this highly dramatic presentation of Hebrew exodus from Egypt. Color; 3 hours in two videos; Age: 9 to Adult; 1996.