HOW TO GET ON WITH EVERYBODY follows the remarkable life of Rabbi Gluck, a unique figure within the Haredi community  who is crossing divides and building friendships in unlikely places. 

The screening is followed by a Q&A with Rabbi Gluck and filmmakers Winstan Whitter & Elin Moe, chaired by Mayor of Hackney, Caroline Woodley.

The documentary closely follows his work with Shomrim, a Jewish neighbourhood watch groupthat has faced a rise in antisemitic incidents since 7 October 2023. It also highlights his deep friendship with members of the local Muslim community, revealing a bond that defies stereotypes and expectations. 25 years ago, Herschel founded the Muslim-Jewish Forum and was awarded an OBE in 2013 for his contributions to interfaith work.

Adopted by a family of Holocaust survivors at just five days old, Herschel’s origins are marked by both uncertainty and resilience. While his birth mother was Jewish, he knows little about his birth father. His personal history is layered and complex, much like the path he has forged over the decades.

HOW TO GET ON WITH EVERYBODY intricately weaves together his family story and professional life, offering a compelling reflection on contemporary Jewish identity and experience.