@article{1355684,
      note = {Originally released as DVD.},
      author = {Lindwer, Willy.},
      url = {http://library.usi.edu/record/1355684},
      title = {D'vekut Hasidism & Jewish mysticism / [electronic  resource] :},
      publisher = {Filmakers Library,},
      abstract = {This colorful, lively documentary depicts the various  sects of Hasidism which embody "D'vekut" in Israel.  "D'vekut", the Hebrew term for the mystical union between  man and God, is the essential element of Hasidism. This  Jewish movement began in eighteenth century Eastern Europe  and lives on in Israel, the only country where all fifty of  the Hasidic groups are represented. The filmmaker Willy  Lindwer (winner of the International Emmy Award for The  Last Seven Months of Anne Frank) had special personal  relationships with the leaders and members of the Hasidic  sects. Thus he was able to penetrate their world and to  participate in their special ceremonies and festivals in  Jerusalem and throughout Israel. By sheer coincidence, the  first Hasid Lindwer met in Jerusalem, Rabbi Shaya, turned  out to be the great-grandson of his father's rabbi.  Rabbi  Shaya agreed to be filmed and encouraged others to do the  same, giving this film a special insider s view. As Lindwer  looked beyond the singing and dancing, the meditation and  the ecstasy, he slowly gained an understanding of the  nature of Jewish mysticism. He experienced the sense of  devotion and surrender that lead the Hasidim to emphasize  emotion and piety over traditional Judaic study and  prayer.},
      recid = {1355684},
      pages = {1 online resource (50 min.)},
      address = {New York, NY :},
      year = {2000},
}