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      Lonely Man of Faith: The Life and Legacy of Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik

      2006 1h 50m Documentary List
      Reviews Filmmaker Ethan Isenberg charts the rabbi's life, beginning with his position as heir to a Lithuanian rabbinic dynasty. His unusual decision to pursue secular learning at the University of Berlin starts his path to New York and Boston, where he rises to prominence and comes to be known as the leading Orthodox religious scholar of his time. Read More Read Less

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      Audience Member Excellent film on the history of the period and on on the "Rav". I'm only sorry that it didn't include a bit more about the Rav's teachings and philosophy. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/25/23 Full Review Audience Member Quite an illuminating, inspiring and moving documentary, but a woefully incomplete one. Most of the film is spent discussing The Rav's personal angst, his effect on the culture and his philosophy, but personal details are missing for those just being introduced to him. When was he born? Did he have children? When were his books published? Take a minute to tell us these things. There are also just 2 or 3 moving images of the man. More is needed to fully appreciate him. Still, the film is a wonderful tribute. The Rav is a man worth exploring. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/12/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Synopsis Filmmaker Ethan Isenberg charts the rabbi's life, beginning with his position as heir to a Lithuanian rabbinic dynasty. His unusual decision to pursue secular learning at the University of Berlin starts his path to New York and Boston, where he rises to prominence and comes to be known as the leading Orthodox religious scholar of his time.
      Director
      Ethan Isenberg
      Producer
      Marilyn Ness
      Screenwriter
      Mike DeWitt
      Genre
      Documentary
      Original Language
      English
      Runtime
      1h 50m