CinemaOSMovie · 2012 · 0h 58m · NR

A Fire in the Forest: The Life and Legacy of the Ba'al Shem Tov

Documentary

Rabbi Israel ben Eliezer (1698-1760), known as the Ba'al Shem Tov ("Master of the Good Name"), is one of the most beloved and celebrated, yet elusive, figures in Jewish history. Today, Jews worldwide – and even non-Jews – revere him as the founder of the Hasidic movement, a 18th-century offshoot of Judaism that promotes a mystical interpretation of the Bible, and as a model of piety and spirituality. The documentary A FIRE IN THE FOREST explores the life and legacy of the Ba'al Shem Tov through interviews with religious leaders and scholars, and on-location footage. The title derives from a tale about rabbis finding a hidden fire in the forest where they could appeal to God for help and have their prayers answered.

Directed byNetanel Miles-Yépez, Chuck Davis

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Status
Released
Runtime
0h 58m
Language
EN
Released
July 26, 2012
Studios
Throughline Productions

Featuring

Cast & crew

1 credited
Starring

Marc Soloway

Self - Host / Narrator (voice)

Creative team
Directed by
Netanel Miles-Yépez
Chuck Davis

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