Jerusalem of South Africa
Documentary
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A Documentary on the Jewish Community of Oudtshoorn
Spirit Sister Productions of South Africa has recently produced a three part documentary of past and present Jewish life in Oudtshoorn.
As they note in their production notes, Oudtshoorn is one of South Africa's most interesting Jewish historic centres. So vibrant was the Jewish community that the town was named, with some degree of exaggeration, 'Little Jerusalem' or 'Yerushalayim be-Derom Afrika' (Jerusalem of South Africa). A large Jewish community, primarily from Lithuania, immigrated to Oudtshoorn and played a large role in the world wide marketing of ostrich feathers.
So sit back and watch the documentary.
As they note in their production notes, Oudtshoorn is one of South Africa's most interesting Jewish historic centres. So vibrant was the Jewish community that the town was named, with some degree of exaggeration, 'Little Jerusalem' or 'Yerushalayim be-Derom Afrika' (Jerusalem of South Africa). A large Jewish community, primarily from Lithuania, immigrated to Oudtshoorn and played a large role in the world wide marketing of ostrich feathers.
So sit back and watch the documentary.
The Jewish Community of Oudtshoorn - Part One
The Jewish Community of Oudtshoorn - Part Two
The Jewish Community of Oudtshoorn - Part Three
Copyright © 2007-12 Jon Seligman. All Rights Reserved.
Copyright © 2007-12 Jon Seligman. All Rights Reserved.