The state of Yiddish culture in Israel is examined, from socialist Bundists in Tel Aviv to the Orthodox in Jerusalem, and all the people, poets, singers, revolutionaries, journalists, and actors in between for whom Yiddish is a living language in the midst of Hebrew. The Yiddish speakers interviewed discuss their love of Yiddish language and literature and the attitude in Israel toward Yiddish. They also share stories and vignettes highlighting the incredible vitality and richness of Yiddishkeyt.

The National Center For Jewish Film Brandeis University, Lown 102, MS053, Waltham MA 02454 P: (781) 899 7044, F: (781) 736 2070

Zoll Zeyn

Israel/Germany 1989 135 minutes
Color, Yiddish with English subtitles
Directed by Henryk M. Broder
and Frans van der Meulen

$72 Institutional Use DVD

Public Exhibition 16mm, Beta Rental also available