Every season of The Story of the Jews ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best seasons of The Story of the Jews!

Simon Schama begins his exploration of the Jewish story at the start, 3,000 years ago.

In the Beginning

Simon takes a look at the story of the medieval Jews difficulties to preserve their identity and their lives living under the rule of Christianity and Islam.

Among Believers

Simon takes a look at a moment bright with hope after Enlightenment thinkers and Revolutionary armies brought walls crashing down allowing Jews to weave their wisdom into life of modern Europe.

A Leap of Faith

Simon takes a look at the lost world of the shtetl, the Jewish towns and villages dotted across the hinterlands of Eastern Europe, which became a unique Jewish culture.

Over the Rainbow

Simon Schama takes a look at how the Holocaust and the creation of Israel have changed what it means to be Jewish in modern times.

Return

Simon Schama explores the story of the Jewish experience from ancient times to the present day.

The Best Seasons of The Story of the Jews

The Best Seasons of The Story of the Jews

Season 1