Inside the World’s Strictest Jewish Community

Can an ancient community resist modern temptations in the heart of Australia?

Intriguing, vibrant, and deeply moving, Strictly Jewish offers a rare glimpse into a devout and mystical community within Jewish Australia, showcasing a unique world that has preserved its traditions and values amid the influences of modern life. This documentary explores a subculture that has, in many ways, become a time capsule, resisting the push of modernity to maintain a lifestyle rooted in centuries-old European traditions.

In this eye-opening journey, viewers witness how this insular community navigates the boundaries of technology, carefully drawing lines between what is and isn’t permissible in their daily lives. Despite living in a multicultural society, members of the Adass Jewish community consider themselves distinctly separate from mainstream Australian culture. As society grows more interconnected through the wi-fi world, Strictly Jewish reveals how this community stands firm, holding fast to its values and traditions, providing a reflection on cultural preservation in the 21st century.