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Praying with Lior

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I wanted to see this movie because I have a child with Down Syndrome and I am Jewish. In the end it was a story of a family and of love. I strongly recommend it for all.

Lior's mother, a rabbi, had everything to do with his success, even though the film doesn't touch much on this. She apparently spent much time with him in early childhood and gave him praise, feedback, inspiration, encouragement, love, understanding, and even wisdom. After her death, Lior continued to gain approval and inner rewards by 'davening' and becoming the "Little Rebbe"..a true son of his mother. This is not to say that Lior doesn't have a true spirituality, which is shown in his optimistic and loving nature.

I learned a lot about Down Syndrome from this film in addition to becoming, very briefly, a (viewing) member of a strong, close-knit family, both normal and abnormal at the same time. Very interesting and nicely done by the documentarian.

What a wonderful opportunity to take a peak into the life of a special boy with a big heart. I found this documentary to be educational, enlightening and inspiring. I highly recommend it and think it has something to offer everyone.

This video was fabulous. It spoke to the heart and really made you feel what Lior felt. I would highly recommend this video to anyone working with children with special needs or contemplating working with the special needs population.

Through Lior's own joyful spirit and his story told on film by his parents from early childood we witness the wisdom and grace of a young man with Downes Syndrome who walks with God and speaks to God in a very intimate way. Some of what Lior says is so wise and so resonantly True ( with a captial T) it just brings you to a hault ..makes you visit it, hold it, honor it in the ground of your being. Lior chants and drums and prays ceaselessly, often from a platform at the top of his swing set wearing his yamulkah and prayer shawl. Those of us who are contemplatives and use drums and chants as part of our daily meditation practice know that this does indeed open up chanels to which we normally have no access. I think it is so with Lior. My own sense, my own experience is that I am closer to God when I listen to folk with Downe's Syndrome and see their art work and other expressions of themselves and their inner life. Much of the film is footage about his preparation for his Bar Mitzphah, in particular writing his speech. The speaking Lior does at his Bar Mitzphah is authentically his, from his heart, from his constant intimacy with God and he is telling us something importnat about humanity and community. Definitely a film to have in your family library to share and to watch many times together. Also available as an instant play on Netflix. ( also checkout Spindleworks in Brunswick Maine on line..an arts center for folk with cognitive diability)

Absolutely outstanding. The journey of faith for all of us and presented through the life of Lior. I will admit that I have viewed the movie 6 times and each time I am moved by the Faith that Lior lives each day of his life. I also have had the wonderful blessing of meeting Lior, spending time with Lior and witnessing his faith in all his daily activity. Lior has truly beeb blessed by God and sent to minister to all of us. His story is compelling and so richly rewarding. The movie was well done, expertly produced and a must see for the Judeo-Christian Communities.

As the mother of a young son with Down syndrome, I was excited to watch this documentary. Lior is such an amazing young man...so devout in his religion and such an inspiration to the people around him. Lior shows beautifully the depth of his understanding of God and people. He is a typical boy in so many ways...with a bit of a stubborn streak just like my son...yet he is also extraordinary in his religious fervor. It was great to see how the people around him were affected and how some of their fears and preconceptions were changed. You don't have to be Jewish (I, myself, am Christian) or have a child with Down syndrome to appreciate this movie. I highly recommend it.

I viewed "Praying with Lior" recently and found it to be very uplifting. The title character, his family, and the community all show how a young man with Down's Syndrome can be a spiritual leader to those who know him. The film is now funny, now touching, now powerful. I recommend it highly.

I purchased this video as a gift for a friend who is a Special Education teacher and is Jewish. She said it was "inspiring." I did not view the video, myself.