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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 mis... read more read more...understood 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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Unrated, 1 hr. 30 min.

Directed by: Menachem Daum, Oren Rudavsky

Release Date: July 25, 1997

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DVD Release Date: July 17, 2001

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  • marevalo83
    March 11, 2010
    marevalo83
    While I did not personally learn a huge amount about the Hasidim, I found this to be a very imformative documentary, and well-worth watching despite one's personal knowledge level regarding Hasidism.

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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
March 2, 2002
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice

Celebrates the durability of these pious people whose lives are built upon " the worship of the Lord" and the transmission of their values to the next generation. Full Review

Steve Rhodes
January 1, 2000
Steve Rhodes, Internet Reviews

This documentary manages to be as happy and funny as the Hasidic Jews themselves. The result is a very convincing film makes you yearn for their simple and contented life. Full Review

Dennis Harvey
March 27, 2009
Dennis Harvey, Variety

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Edward Guthmann
January 1, 2000
Edward Guthmann, San Francisco Chronicle

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Janet Maslin
January 1, 2000
Janet Maslin, New York Times

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Emanuel Levy
July 21, 2005
Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com

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Carol Cling
October 3, 2003
Carol Cling, Las Vegas Review-Journal

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Julia Levin
July 19, 2001
Julia Levin, Filmcritic.com

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Brian Webster
January 1, 2000
Brian Webster, Apollo Guide

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