Jewish Cinema: The Projected Image of the Jewish Experience on Film

TCM showcased a twenty-film series co-hosted by Eric Goldman that explores the Jewish experience in cinema, contributing to Jewish film education.

Eric Goldman joined TCM host Robert Osborne for a twenty-film series that delved into the Jewish experience in cinema. This series serves as part of Eric's Jewish film education, including his "intro" to "The Jazz Singer" (1927).

Eric Goldman teaches a class on the Jewish experience in cinema through Zoom for American Jewish University. In this clip, he discusses the 1950s, marking the 'coming of age' of American Jewry, and highlights the significance of the important 1958 film, 'The Young Lions,' as part of his Jewish film education.

Eric Goldman joined TCM host Robert Osborne for a twenty-film series that explored the Jewish experience in cinema. In this series, Eric provides an insightful introduction to the Israeli film "Hill 24 Doesn't Answer" (1955), contributing to Jewish film education on Turner Classic Movies.

Eric Goldman joined TCM host Robert Osborne for a twenty-film series that delved into the Jewish experience in cinema. In this series, Eric provides his introduction to the Israeli film 'Sallah' (1964), enhancing Jewish film education for viewers.

Eric Goldman engages in a dialogue with B'nai B'rith International CEO Dan Mariaschin about the evolution of Jewish cinema and how it reflects the Jewish experience in cinema. This insightful conversation highlights the importance of Jewish film education in understanding this rich cultural narrative.

Eric Goldman engages in a thought-provoking conversation with celebrated singer, actor, and director Mike Burstyn. They discuss various topics, including the Jewish experience in cinema, theater, Yiddish culture, Israeli cinema, and the broader aspects of life, all while highlighting the importance of Jewish film education.

Excerpt from Eric Goldman's online Zoom lecture on how French filmmakers compelled the French public and government to confront their collaboration with Nazi Germany and participation in the Holocaust, highlighting the Jewish experience in cinema. This session is part of the Jewish film education series at the Streicker Center for Adult Jewish Studies in NYC.

Eric Goldman, renowned for his insightful exploration of the Jewish experience in cinema through his seminal work, "Visions, Images and Dreams: Yiddish Film Past and Present," first published in 1983 and later revised and expanded in 2011, discusses the significance of Yiddish cinema. This talk is hosted by the YIVO Institute for Jewish Research in NYC, emphasizing the importance of Jewish film education.

Eric Goldman discusses the film produced by Darryl F. Zanuck, which is adapted from the Laura Z. Hobson novel and critically examines the Jewish experience in cinema, particularly focusing on social anti-Semitism. This conversation contributes to the broader discourse on Jewish film education. -Hendrix College, Conway, Arkansas

An engaging interview with Theodore Bikel, Alan Alda, and director John Lollos followed a screening of 'Theodore Bikel: In the Shoes of Sholom Aleichem.' This discussion highlighted the importance of the Jewish experience in cinema and its role in Jewish film education. Eric Goldman facilitated the conversation, offering insights into the film's impact.

Eric Goldman’s insightful interview with Academy Award-nominated Israeli writer/director Joseph Cedar followed a special screening of Cedar’s film, “Footnote.” This discussion highlighted the Jewish experience in cinema and its significance in Jewish film education. -Yeshiva University

Director Joan Micklin Silver and Academy Award-winning actor Carol Kane discuss the significance of "Hester Street" (1975) at a 40th anniversary screening of the film and celebration, reflecting on the Jewish experience in cinema. Eric Goldman also highlights the importance of Jewish film education in understanding such pivotal works.

Eric Goldman joins scholars Edna Nahshon and Itzik Gottesman to explore the elements of dybbuks in folklore, theater, and cinema, highlighting the Jewish experience in cinema and its significance in Jewish film education.