The Steven Spielberg Jewish Film Archive Collection

The Torch Rekindled

34 Minutes, 1953
Genre:
Documentary

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Directed by: Unknown
Language: English
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For ten wonderful days, the flame of the Maccabi torch burned brightly, during the fourth Maccabiah games, held in the fall of 1953. The film “The Torch Rekindled,” produced by the South African Maccabi Council, documents this festive sports event, highlighting the South African athletes and their visit to Ashkelon. The rare colored footage presents the participating delegations and the various competitions held in the Maccabiah, conveying the excitement that filled both the crowd and the athletes.

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