Let there be light : The philosophy of Mordecai Kaplan / Jewish Chautauqua Society ; Tapper Productions.

Format:

Video

Contributor:

Levy, David Z., commentator.

Jewish Chautauqua Society, producer.

Tapper Productions, producer.

Alden Films, distributor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Kaplan, Mordecai Menahem, 1881-1983.

Kaplan, Mordecai Menahem.

Judaism--20th century.

Judaism.

Reconstructionist Judaism.

Genre:

Documentary films.

Religious films.

Video recordings.

Physical Description:

1 videocassette (28 min.) : sound, color ; 1/2 in.

1/2 in.

polychrome

Other Title:

Philosophy of Mordecai Kaplan

Title on container : Let there be light, Mordecai Kaplan

Mordecai Kaplan

Place of Publication:

Clarksburg, NJ : Alden Films, [between 2000 and 2009?]

System Details:

VHS - NTSC.

analog

magnetic

VHS

NTSC

Summary:

"One of the most controversial Jewish thinkers of the 20th century was Mordecai Kaplan. His seminal book on "Jewish belief and observance", Judaism as a civilization created the basis of his world view as well as laying the groundwork for the establishment of Reconstructionist Judaism. This video explores Kaplan's thought and profound influence on American Jewry."-Container.

Participant:

Commentator, rabbi David Z. Levy.

OCLC:

63061371