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202255 minPGdocumentary

Religious History

Spinoza

202255 minPGdocumentary

Six reasons for Baruch Spinoza's excommunication are traced across Amsterdam, The Hague, New York, Jerusalem, and Tel Aviv in this 55-minute film.

Religious History

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Six reasons for Baruch Spinoza's excommunication are traced across Amsterdam, The Hague, New York, Jerusalem, and Tel Aviv in this 55-minute film.

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David Ofekdirector

Yair Qedar

Yair Qedarwriter

David Ofekwriter

Meiron Sassonwriter

Jeremy Fogelcast

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Baruch Spinoza’s excommunication took place in Amsterdam in the 17th century. Director David Ofek investigates six reasons behind this event. The film includes visits to locations such as The Hague, New York, Jerusalem, and Tel Aviv. Ofek reveals connections between Spinoza’s ideas and their lasting impact on modern thought. This is the 17th installment in The Hebrews project. The documentary runs for 55 minutes.

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