The Journey: Jewish Life Cycle Series: Bar Mitzvah

A Russian Jewish youth fleeing the Nazi invasion of Leningrad is befriended by an assimilated American Jew. The Russian is about to become thirteen & the American, not terribly knowledgeable as a Jew, is placed in the sudden position of preparing the youth for his Bar Mitzvah. This powerfully gripping drama provides for a timeless exploration of Jewish commitment & continuity, while giving us a glimpse into Soviet Jewish life.