The Roots and Branches of Jewish Comedy

Redland Green Bowling Club Redland Green Road, Redland

Where are the roots of Jewish comedy? What makes a joke Jewish? The Bible has comedy and jokes - not much, but who’s counting?  The Talmud and early Rabbinic literature grew a special brand of Jewish humour, as has our experience of Diaspora. Throw in some history, the festival of Purim, struggle, persecution, poverty, Rabbinic … Continue reading The Roots and Branches of Jewish Comedy

£3 – £5

My Nazi Legacy

Scott Cinema, Bristol Northumbria Drive, Henleaze, Bristol, Avon, United Kingdom

UK  2015, 95 mins, PG  Director David Evans featuruing Philippe Sands, Nilklas Frank, Horst von Wachter This outstanding documentary about history and guilt from author and human rights lawyer Philippe Sands concerns the two elderly sons of prominent officials in Nazi Germany. Sands interviews Niklas Frank and Horst von Wächter, the sons of Hans Frank … Continue reading My Nazi Legacy

£4.25 – £5.25

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