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A Life Apart: Hasidism In America (1997)

A Life Apart: Hasidism In America (1997)
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With deeply ingrained moral codes based on traditions that date back to the 18th century, practitioners of Hasidic Judaism stand apart from mainstream modern socieities, making the one of the most misunderstood sects of the Hebrew religion. The sect had its origins in Central Europe and did not really establish communities in the U.S. until after the Nazis invaded their homelands. This insightful documentary profiles some of those American communities and the effect they have on their neighbors as well as the way the outside world affects them. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi

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Director(s):
Menachem Daum, Oren Rudavsky, (more)
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Synopsis of A Life Apart: Hasidism In America

With deeply ingrained moral codes based on traditions that date back to the 18th century, practitioners of Hasidic Judaism stand apart from mainstream modern socieities, making the one of the most misunderstood sects of the Hebrew religion. The sect had its origins in Central Europe and did not really establish communities in the U.S. until after the Nazis invaded their homelands. This insightful documentary profiles some of those American communities and the effect they have on their neighbors as well as the way the outside world affects them. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
95 mins

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Director(s):
Menachem Daum, Oren Rudavsky
Writer(s):
Menachem Daum, Robert Seidman
Producer(s):
Oren Rudavsky, Menachem Daum
Categories:
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    Carol C.

    Carol C. This film gives a really good picture of how life is lived among Hasidic Jews. I thought I knew something about them but I was able to finally get straight the differences between them and other Jewish sects. They are much different from Orthodox Jews than I'd realized. They really do not interact with others outside the Hasidim, almost like the Amish. But they are urban of course. I hate that they do not go on to university and that they have such a limiting role that the women must play. Some of them that were interviewed are clearly very happy in their lives of old traditions and close close family and community relationships. One woman broke away and explains why. Very worth watching.

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    Kenneth C.

    We loved this movie. The life is so interesting. I never knew how much I didn't know about Hasidic Jews. It bothers me, of course, that the children don't go to college or university. Fascinating lives.

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    Kim T.

    I believe this movie has helped me to have a better understanding of the Hasidic who are living in America. We all need to respect each others spiritual beliefs and they have unfairly been ridiculed by most. They have a great love for God and I respect all they do to keep that love strong and separate from the world...no matter how different. The documentary was too slow for me and did not hold my attention as other movies, but though I would only see it one time, it has helped me to be more tolerant and understanding to a people not very well understood. If you have a heart for God, this movie will be informative for you. I would recommend it for a one time viewing if you care enough to learn of anothers way of life, other than your own.

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