Tamar Manasseh, the charismatic rabbi and community activist from the south side of Chicago,wants African Americans and Jews to become closer allies. With one foot firmly in each of these two communities, Black Jews like Tamar are the natural bridge to help overcome decades offear, misunderstanding, and lack of communication.

RABBI ON THE BLOCK reveals how Manasseh brings together Jews of all colors and is building bridges that will serve as the foundation for a revitalized alliance of African Americans and Jews while creating a new style of activist Judaism that takes the religion out of the synagogue and into the streets.

WINNER - Audience Award for Best Documentary | San Francisco Jewish Film Festival
WINNER - Audience Award for Best Documentary | Rutgers Jewish Film Festival

Directed by Brad Rothschild
USA, 2023
Documentary
English
88 minutes