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Have you ever wondered what makes an oven kosher? Do you know the meaning behind the ritual of circumcision or why orthodox Jewish wives wear hairpieces? There are a number of traditions and practices that go unobserved and unnoticed by the modern secular world. This compelling three part fly-on-the-wall series reveals something fascinating about the laws, traditions and the philosophy of Judaism.
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1. Cooking the Kosher Way
This first film follows the work of a city's kosher inspectors as they travel across the country making sure the Jewish food and drink follows the strict guidelines of Jewish dietary laws. We go behind the scenes at a kosher slaughter house when the rabbis who are kosher slaughter men invite us to view them at work.
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2. From Sabbath to Circumcision
On one day of the week 160.000 Orthodox Jews in the UK do not drive cars or turn on lights. For two weeks every a month, husbands and wives do not touch before the wife has visited a ritual bath. This programme covers controversial areas – circumcision, sex, and the laws of “family purity”- but is also full of wit and humanity.
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3. Jewish Celebrations and Family Fun
If you thought that Orthodox Judaism was a deeply serious way of life, watch the scenes unfold at the weird and wonderful festival of Purim. Purim is the only day of the year when it’s a Mitzvah (a commandment) to get drunk. And exotically dressed visitors must literally sing for their supper.
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An Otmoor Production for Channel Four
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