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A Life Apart: Hasidism In America [DVD]
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A Life Apart: Hasidism In America (1998)

  
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This insightful look at Hasidism, the ultra-religious Jewish sect, takes you into their insular world. Learn about their rituals, laws, dress and language from a variety of Hasids, including Rebbes and Holocaust survivors. Narrated by Leonard Nimoy and Sarah Jessica Parker. 95 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital stereo; audio commentary; interview; biographies; scene access.
 
SKU: D23794
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Category:
Documentary
Director:
Menachem Daum
Rated:
NR
Color:
Black & White / Color
Format: 
Fullscreen
Closed Captioned:
 No
Cast:  Arthur Hertzberg, Pearl Gluck, Chips Gold, Bobover Rebbe, Yale Strom, Leonard Nimoy, Sarah Jessica Parker
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