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Streaming January 14-26, 2022 Digital Screening Room

Israel | 90 minutes | 2021

Rabenu (Our Rabbi)

International Premiere

How did a rabbi who passed away more than 200 years ago become one of the most influential figures in the lives of hundreds of thousands of Jews? Rabbi Nachman’s transformation into a cultural hero along with the tremendous development of Breslov Hasidism count among the most fascinating phenomena in Judaism today. Rabbenu (Our Rabbi) brings to life the story of Rabbi Nachman and the transformation of Hasidism in the Israeli consensus. It also explores how the rabbi broke with convention by encouraging his followers to find a quiet place, in nature, if possible, where they could engage in personal spiritual reflection in addition to honoring God through synagogue attendance. Using unique cinematic language, Rabenu (Our Rabbi) brings to the screen the magic of one of Judaism's most mysterious and impactful Hassidic rabbis.

Accompanying the film premiere is a discussion with director Ori Gruder. To view the conversation please click here.

Director's Bio

Directed by Ori Gruder

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Ori Gruder is an Israeli documentary filmmaker. His feature film debut, Sacred Sperm, was shortlisted for Best Documentary in the Israeli Academy Awards (Ophirs). Rabenu (Our Rabbi) is Ori's second documentary feature film.

Cast and Credits

Director

Ori Gruder

Screenwriter

Ori Gruder

Cinematographer

Lior Liner, Ori Gruder

Editor

Oded Farber

Cast

Shuli Rand, Itay Turgeman

Film Info

Year

2021

Country

Israel

Run-time

90 minutes

Language

Hebrew with English subtitles
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