Ukrainian national hero meets Orthodox Jewish hero

The World

A feature film shot before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine tells the story of one of the country’s most famous national heroes. His name is Oleksa Dovbush. During the 18th century, Dovbush is said to have crossed paths with another hero — to Orthodox Jews. The rabbi credited as the founder of Hasidic Judaism. Reporter Jon Kalish caught up with the American actor who portrays that rabbi in the film.

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