Welcome to the Waks Family (2003)
Welcome to the Waks family...With 17 children to the same two parents, it’s one of the largest families in Australia.
Everyday life in the Waks household is a logistical challenge of monumental proportions. There are two minibuses to move the family around and the kitchen in its suburban Melbourne home has five ovens for kosher cooking. The family follows an orthodox form of Judaism. School, work, synagogue and socialising all take place within a tight-knit Jewish community.
Director: Barbara Chobocky
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 51 min
Release Date: January 1, 2003
Screenplay
Production: Film Australia
Language: English, עִבְרִית
Original Language: en
Keywords
australia, judaism, religion, hasidic judaism
More Films by Director: Barbara Chobocky
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Welcome to the Waks Family about?
- Everyday life in the Waks household is a logistical challenge of monumental proportions. There are two minibuses to move the family around and the kitchen in its suburban Melbourne home has five ovens for kosher cooking. The family follows an orthodox form of Judaism. School, work, synagogue and socialising all take place within a tight-knit Jewish community.
- Who directed Welcome to the Waks Family?
- Welcome to the Waks Family was directed by Barbara Chobocky.
- How long is Welcome to the Waks Family?
- Welcome to the Waks Family has a runtime of 51m (51 minutes).
- What genre is Welcome to the Waks Family?
- Welcome to the Waks Family is a Documentary film.