At the Israel Knesset on Sunday night,  MK Ohad Tal hosted a group organized with Rabbi Daniel Cohen for a screening of the documentary, "Centered: Joe Lieberman."  At the Knesset event, Lieberman's daughter Hani Lowenstein spoke about her father:

For those not familiar, Lieberman attended public schools in Stamford, CN before earning his bachelor's degree from Yale College in 1964 and a law degree from Yale Law School in 1967. His early involvement in politics began with his election to the Connecticut State Senate in 1970, where he served for a decade, including six years as majority leader.

In 1988, Lieberman was elected to the U.S. Senate in Connecticut as a Democrat. He was reelected in 1994 and 2000. After losing the Democratic primary in 2006, he ran as an Independent Democrat and secured reelection, serving until 2013. During his tenure, Lieberman was known for his independent stance, often crossing party lines to support legislation he believed was in the nation's best interest. He chaired the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee and was a senior member of the Armed Services Committee, playing a pivotal role in shaping U.S. security policies.

In 2000, Lieberman made history as the Democratic vice-presidential nominee alongside presidential candidate Al Gore, becoming the first Jewish candidate on a major party's national ticket. Although the Gore-Lieberman ticket narrowly lost the election, his nomination was an important milestone in American politics. Those who attended the Hebrew Academy of Greater Washington dinner when Al Gore introduced the new Senator from Connecticut should still remember Gore mentioning his relationship as "the Shabbos goy" for his friend Lieberman.

After retiring from the Senate in 2013, Lieberman remained active in public affairs, focusing on national security and bipartisan initiatives and support of Israel. At the beginning of November 2019, Lieberman was the opening speaker at the Herzl Conference in Yerushalayim.  

"Centered: Joe Lieberman" Documentary

At the end of 2024, the documentary "Centered: Joe Lieberman" was released, chronicling his remarkable journey in over 40 years of public service. The film provides invaluable insights into Lieberman's life, highlighting his humor, independence, and commitment to doing what he believed was right, even when it meant defying party lines. The film was made with the family's cooperation, including his children Matt and Rebecca, his wife Hadassah Lieberman, and Hani Lowenstein. Cameos with fellow Senators and friends, plus numerous media clips from over the decades add to the film, which ends with his funeral service. 

Joe Lieberman z"l passed away soon after a grandson's bar mitzvah in Yerushalayim and before the birth of another grandson, who was named Yosef. 

As Hani mentioned, her father could bridge two worlds, as the biblical Yosef. May his memory be a blessing, and little Yosef grow healthy and strong.

Trailer for the movie: 

Stephanie Strauss, Vice Chair of the Board of Directors of Hidden Light Institute (HLI) shared with BJL that their goal is to make films about Jewish Leaders and how their ideals and leadership shaped events in Jewish History.

Rob Schwartz, HLI founder was a former Chief of Staff to Joe Lieberman. Rabbi Daniel Cohen is on the HLI Board of Directors and is the Lieberman family rabbi in Connecticut.