Join us for an international film series exploring the diversity of Jewish experience through comedy, drama, and documentary.  

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December 10 @ 8 pm    “The Jewish Cardinal” (2012)

The gripping story of Jean-Marie Lustiger, son of Polish-Jewish immigrants, who was appointed Archbishop of Paris by Pope Jean Paul II.

Winner of the “Grand Prix” prize at Festival de Luchon.

96 min; French with English subtitles   

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February 11 @ 8 pm        “Footnote” (2011)

Eliezer and Uriel Skolnik are father and son and academic rivals in the fiercely competitive Talmud department at the Hebrew University.

Winner of the “Best Screenplay Award” at the 2011 Cannes Film Festival.

107 min; Hebrew with English subtitles

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March 4 @ 8 pm   “Tinghir-Jerusalem: Echoes from the Mellah” (2012)

Muslim filmmaker Kamal Hachkar’s quest for the community of Berber Jews who once lived in Morocco.

Awarded “Best Film” at the 2012 Rabat International Film Festival for Human Rights and “Best Documentary” at the 2012 World Jewish Film Festival.

86 min; French, Arabic and Hebrew with English subtitles

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This is an adults-only event, so please leave the kids at home.

Feel free to bring a bottle of (mevushal) wine to share.

The cheese and crackers are on us!

                          Sponsorship opportunities are available.

Please contact the event coordinators with any questions here.  

ADVNACE REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT IS NOW CLOSED.    PLEASE JUST COME AND PAY AT THE DOOR.  SEE YOU THERE!