A Fire in the Forest: The Life and Legacy of the Ba'al Shem Tov (2012)

A Fire in the Forest: The Life and Legacy of the Ba'al Shem Tov (2012) poster

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.

Director: Netanel Miles-Yépez, Chuck Davis
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 58 min
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Cast

Editing: Netanel Miles-Yépez, Chuck Davis
Production: Throughline Productions
Country: Ukraine, United States of America
Original Language: en

Keywords

mystic, judaism, hasidic judaism, mysticism, religion and spirituality

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Fire in the Forest: The Life and Legacy of the Ba'al Shem Tov about?
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.
Who directed A Fire in the Forest: The Life and Legacy of the Ba'al Shem Tov?
A Fire in the Forest: The Life and Legacy of the Ba'al Shem Tov was directed by Netanel Miles-Yépez, Chuck Davis.
Who stars in A Fire in the Forest: The Life and Legacy of the Ba'al Shem Tov?
A Fire in the Forest: The Life and Legacy of the Ba'al Shem Tov stars Marc Soloway.
How long is A Fire in the Forest: The Life and Legacy of the Ba'al Shem Tov?
A Fire in the Forest: The Life and Legacy of the Ba'al Shem Tov has a runtime of 58m (58 minutes).
What genre is A Fire in the Forest: The Life and Legacy of the Ba'al Shem Tov?
A Fire in the Forest: The Life and Legacy of the Ba'al Shem Tov is a Documentary film.
Where was A Fire in the Forest: The Life and Legacy of the Ba'al Shem Tov produced?
A Fire in the Forest: The Life and Legacy of the Ba'al Shem Tov was produced in Ukraine, United States of America.