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202587 minPGdocumentary

6.0/ 10(5 ratings)• TMDB

Spirituality Historical Figures

Neshoma

202587 minPGdocumentary

6.0/ 10(5 ratings)• TMDB

Amsterdam's Jewish community, known for its Yiddish-Hebrew culture, shares personal stories and historical context about its legacy before World War II.

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Sandra Beerends

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Amsterdam's Jewish community, known for its Yiddish-Hebrew culture, shares personal stories and historical context about its legacy before World War II.

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Sandra Beerendsdirector

Sandra Beerendswriter

Rifka Lodeizen

Rifka Lodeizencast

David Lucieer

David Lucieercast

Daniella Kertesz

Daniella Kerteszcast

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Amsterdam's Jewish community thrived in the years leading up to World War II, a vibrant culture captured in Sandra Beerends' film, Neshoma. The documentary intertwines personal stories with historical context, focusing on the Yiddish-Hebrew concept of 'neshoma,' meaning soul or spirit. Through interviews and archival footage, it presents the traditions and contributions of this community, while also reflecting on the lives lost during the war. The film emphasizes the enduring legacy of a culture that once flourished in the city.

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