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

2012 | 58 minutes | 0.0 ★ (0)

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

    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.

  • Release Date

    26 July 2012

  • DirectingNetanel Miles-Yépez
  • Budget

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  • Revenue

    $0.00

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