Hundreds of thousands in Israel and around the world belong to the Hassidic movement, a social religious creed, which since its birth over 250 years ago, has changed the face of Judaism. A secular person looking at the Hassidic society, views it as one monolithic entity, so different from his own perceptions and way of life. The series Kingdoms is an attempt to present an intimate look at the Hassidic world through the eyes of its members. From history to the present day, from the humble devote to the Hassidic Rebbes, from the uplifting moments to small daily hardships. Kingdoms try’s to shutter the stereotypes, overcome mutual suspicions, and portray the inner story of Hasidism. Kingdoms is an attempt to present an intimate look at the Hassidic world through the eyes of its members. From history to the present day, from the humble devote to the Hassidic Rebbes, from the uplifting moments to small daily hardships.
Hundreds of thousands in Israel and around the world belong to the Hassidic movement, a social religious creed, which since its birth over 250 years ago, has changed the face of Judaism. A secular person looking at the Hassidic society, views it as one monolithic entity, so different from his own perceptions and way of life. The series Kingdoms is an attempt to present an intimate look at the Hassidic world through the eyes of its members. From history to the present day, from the humble devote to the Hassidic Rebbes, from the uplifting moments to small daily hardships. Kingdoms try’s to shutter the stereotypes, overcome mutual suspicions, and portray the inner story of...
Interview with the director Uri Rosenwaks, Ami Magazine, April 2020
Interview with the director Uri Rosenwaks, Ami Magazine, October 2020