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Reconstructing Mishkan a synagogue evolves producer, director and editor, Barry Dornfeld
- Format:
- Video
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Mishkan Shalom (Philadelphia, Pa.).
- Reconstructionist Judaism.
- Synagogues.
- Pennsylvania--Philadelphia.
- Genre:
- Documentary films
- Nonfiction films
- Feature films
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (1 video file (57 min., 23 sec.)) sound, color with black & white sequences
- color
- black and white
- Place of Publication:
- [Philadelphia, Pennsylvania] [Scribe Video Center] [2026]
- System Details:
- digital
- video file
- Summary:
- "'Reconstructing Mishkan' documents the story of Mishkan Shalom, a progressive Reconstructionist synagogue in Philadelphia founded in 1988. The film follows Rabbi Shawn Zevit as he leads this diverse congregation, which includes interfaith families, LGBTQ members, and activists united by a commitment to Jewish values and political action. This one-hour ethnographic documentary explores how to maintain a relevant approach to Judaism amid changing beliefs and turbulent politics. It captures moments of connection, humor, and questioning, showcasing the joys and challenges of sustaining such a community"-- Folkstreams
- Notes:
- Originally produced as a motion picture in 2026
- Online resource; title from title frame (viewed August 13, 2026)
- OCLC:
- 1611168421
- Access Restriction:
- Restricted for use by site license
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