Uri Zohar

Uri Zohar was a prominent Israeli film director, actor, and comedian who later became an Orthodox rabbi. Born in 1935 in Tel Aviv, Zohar was a leading figure in the Israeli entertainment industry during the 1960s and 1970s. He directed and starred in several influential Israeli films, which often explored themes of social and personal identity. In the mid-1970s, Zohar underwent a dramatic transformation when he became religiously observant, eventually leaving his entertainment career to fully devote himself to religious studies and leadership. As a rabbi, Zohar became an influential figure in the religious community, using his background in the arts to communicate religious and ethical teachings effectively.

Books

Waking Up Jewish - Uri Zohar