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“Black rabbinical student Tamar Manasseh believes in “Jewing” or Judaism as a verb. This inspiring documentary follows her work as a community organizer based on the South Side of Chicago.”
88 minutes. Not Rated. Directed by Brad Rothschild.
Determined to overcome suspicion and misunderstanding between Black and Jewish Americans, charismatic African American rabbi and community activist Tamar Manasseh takes religion out of the synagogue and into the streets of the South Side of Chicago. Rabbi Menasseh’s boundless energy and an optimism tempered by realism help her create alliances even as she faces roadblocks to personal and spiritual fulfillment by leaders of the community she holds dear.
Post-film conversation: with Rabbi Tamar Manasseh and Filmmaker Brad Rothchild.