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Seventy-three year old Wasserman swore never to pray again. He blames God for his family`s annihilation during the Holocaust. He is unwilling to forgive.But a dire situation forces Wasserman to reconsider. He needs money; his creditors are knocking on his door. The only way his religious neighbors will help him out is if he agrees to join them in the synagogue for a communal prayer to end the devastating drought that is plaguing their region. Now Wasserman has to confront his two daughters and grandson in a final attempt to hold on to his family and his land. He has 24 hours to make a decision...

Director : עידית שחורי

Production Year : 2005

Duration : 90

Language : Hebrew

A Man of Conscience

A short documentary. The story of Morris Saxe, one man whose actions left their mark not only on the business and agricultural life of Ontario, but on the conscience of Canada. The determination and generosity that made Saxe "a man of conscience" are examined through the eyes of his grandson. Participants: Irvin Abella, Rabi David Monson , Harold Troper.

Director : Cayle Chernin

Production Year : 1997

Duration : 23

Language : English