Strictly Jewish

Strictly Jewish (2016)

The Secret World of Adass Israel

For more than a year, TV cameras were given unique access into a secret subculture: the 200 families of the Adass Israel community, Australia's most ultra-Orthodox Jewish sect, as they strive to maintain their ancient faith in the modern world. Though they themselves shun television and the seductive temptations and trappings of modernity, they agreed to go on camera for the very first time. But not everyone inside this ultra-strict, ultra-insular and virtually self-sufficient community approved: some members opposed the filming because they view exposure to the outside world as a challenge to their strictly Jewish way of life, which largely comprises of piety and prayer. Told through the eyes of three members - Raizel Fogel, Shlomo Abelesz and Rabbi Aryeh Goldman - Strictly Jewish lifts the lid on this closely guarded Jewish sect, revealing a community steeped in ancient rites and rituals, and managing to maintain an ancient faith more than 5000 years old.

Date of release
2016-04-27
Runtime
53m
Genres
Documentary
Director
Danny Ben-Moshe

Interesting facts

  • Budget: A$300K

Strictly Jewish: The Secret World of Adass Israel is a 2016 Australian documentary film on the Haredi Jewish community in Melbourne, Australia. The documentary was directed by film-maker Danny Ben-Moshe, and aired on the SBS Australian television channel as part of its "Untold Australia" series.

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