Jewish Video on Demand
Video on demand is becoming a popular means of accessing content for entertainment (witness downloadable episodes of hit tv series) and, increasingly, education. unitedstreaming, for example, is an educational subscription service sponsored by the Discovery Education that provides users with an extensive library of videos and curricular material from the Discovery Channel, BBC, and other partners on a variety of subject areas.
There are several resources already online that provide Jewish content.
The Steven Spielberg Jewish Film Archive has put a number of its holdings online through its Virtual Cinema. These include vintage films by amateurs and professionals on Jewish communities throughout the world, the Holocaust, pre-state Israel, State of Israel, and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
The Jewish Television Network, produced by JTN Productions, disseminates JTN programming online, including holiday shows, cooking shows, and programs especially for children like Mitzvah Mouse and Alef.. Bet puppet segments.
Both of these sites are free. As with any resource, educators should preview them to see if they are appropriate for their educational setting and provide learners with frameworks for viewing.