One surviving photo of Regina Jonas, the first woman rabbi, captures her spirit as she preached to the Jewish community in Nazi Germany before her murder in 1944.
Synopsis
One surviving photo of Regina Jonas, the first woman rabbi, captures her spirit as she preached to the Jewish community in Nazi Germany before her murder in 1944.
Synopsis
Regina Jonas, the first woman rabbi, was ordained in Berlin in 1935, breaking significant barriers in Judaism. During the Nazi regime, her sermons provided hope to the Jewish community facing persecution. The documentary features actress Rachel Weisz portraying Jonas and includes insights from her father, George Weisz, the executive producer. Jonas was murdered in Auschwitz in 1944, but her legacy continues. The film includes the only surviving photograph of her, symbolizing her determination and faith.
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Why Watch
- Meet Regina Jonas, the first woman rabbi.
- See Rachel Weisz portray a historical figure.
- Find out about Jewish life during the Nazi era.
Did You Know
- Regina Jonas was ordained as a rabbi in Berlin in 1935.
- She was murdered in Auschwitz in 1944.
- The film features the only surviving photo of Regina Jonas.
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Who was the first woman rabbi in the world?
Regina Jonas was the first woman rabbi in the world, ordained in Berlin in 1935.
What happened to Regina Jonas during the Holocaust?
Regina Jonas was murdered in Auschwitz in 1944 during the Holocaust.
Who portrayed Regina Jonas in the documentary?
Actress Rachel Weisz portrayed Regina Jonas in the documentary 'Regina'.
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