An inspiring portrait of the life and legacy of Jewish theologian and philosopher, Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel. Heschel was one of the most remarkable and inspiring figures of the American 20th Century. He was a mentor to Martin Luther King, Jr and the entire Civil Rights Movement, a leading critic of the Vietnam War, a champion for Soviet Jews, and a pioneer in the work of interfaith dialogue.
James Rudin was ordained at Hebrew Union College – Jewish Institute of Religion in 1960. He joined the staff of the American Jewish Committee in 1968 and served until 2000. He is a founder of the St. Leo University Center for Catholic-Jewish Studies and a regular contributor to numerous publications including Religious News Service.