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 Synopsis
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.
A Fire in the Forest: The Life and Legacy of the Ba'al Shem Tov (2012) is a documentary film directed by Netanel Miles-Yépez, released on July 26, 2012 with a runtime of 58m. It stars Marc Soloway.
- Director:
- Netanel Miles-Yépez
- Production:
- Throughline Productions
- Status:
- Released
A Fire in the Forest: The Life and Legacy of the Ba'al Shem Tov Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Netanel Miles-Yépez.
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The main cast of A Fire in the Forest: The Life and Legacy of the Ba'al Shem Tov (2012) includes Marc Soloway. The film was directed by Netanel Miles-Yépez. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
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A Fire in the Forest: The Life and Legacy of the Ba'al Shem Tov was released on July 26, 2012 and runs for 58m.