Events

Join us for an unforgettable Opening Night as we kick off our 30th Anniversary Festival! Don’t miss the U.S. Premiere of Heaven and Earth, followed by an exclusive post-film discussion featuring incredible actress Hila Saada (The Beauty Queen of Jerusalem, Baker and the Beauty) as she reunites with one of Israel’s leading TV hosts, Assi Azar—creator of Baker and the Beauty and co-host […]

Get ready for the ultimate family reunion. This heartwarming dramedy delivers laughs, a few tears, and a reminder of the ties that bind us. Marcello (beloved Israeli musician Pablo Rosenberg), an Argentinian-Israeli aspiring film director, shares a crowded home with his wife, their adult children, a son-in-law, a grandchild, and a sharp-tongued mother-in-law. But when […]

Ma Mere, Dieu et Sylvie Vartan (My Mother, God and Sylvie Vartan) is a joyful, heartwarming family saga set in 1970s Paris. Esther Perez—a bold, unforgettable mother—refuses to let anything stand in the way of her son Roland’s future, not even his clubfoot. A triumphant celebration of unconditional love. The film won the Audience Choice Award at the […]

Israel’s superstar Adir Miller (The Monkey House, The Matchmaker) delivers a captivating performance in this deeply personal comedy-drama, which he also wrote and directed. The Ring follows a religious, gambling addicted father racing against time in Budapest with his estranged daughter, searching for a family heirloom – a ring his mother traded to a Nazi during the […]

Beloved actor, comedian, and talk show host, Charles Grodin captivated audiences with his dry wit and deadpan delivery in favorites such as The Heartbreak Kid, Catch 22 and Midnight Run. But do we know the real Charles Grodin? This star-studded documentary peels back the curtain on a Hollywood icon who used his platform to fight for social justice. Beyond […]

Get ready for a chaotic heartwarming road trip across Israel. When Yaki realizes his only inheritance is a rare, curly-plumaged dove named Bella, he has to steal a car, crash a wedding, and cross checkpoints just to get her to a beauty pageant in Jerusalem on time. Blending absurd comedy with a touching look at […]

In 1970, tormented American Esther receives a letter revealing a decades-old secret and enlists the help of professor Zayde to uncover the truth in Israel. Flashback to 1930s Palestine, where the arrival of Yehudit transforms the lives of widower Moshe, romantic farmer Yaakov, and cattle dealer Globerman, sparking a tragic and passionate love story. Past […]

Get ready for a chaotic heartwarming road trip across Israel. When Yaki realizes his only inheritance is a rare, curly-plumaged dove named Bella, he has to steal a car, crash a wedding, and cross checkpoints just to get her to a beauty pageant in Jerusalem on time. Blending absurd comedy with a touching look at […]

Winner of both Best Narrative Feature at the Israeli National Film Awards and Best Israeli Feature at the Haifa International Film Festival, A Burning Man follows a father who brings his soldier son to a remote military base. After their farewell, the father is suddenly overwhelmed with fear for his son and decides to stay near the […]

Can a pastrami sandwich heal history? Adam Fried, a divorced Jewish father from Chicago, thinks so. Determined not to abandon his German-born daughter as his own father once abandoned him, he leaves behind a thriving life in the U.S. and moves to a small German town near the former Flossenbürg Concentration Camp in Bavaria. Walking […]

A pulse-pounding thriller based on true acts of courage. Frontier takes you to the snowy peaks of the Pyrenees, where a lone Spanish customs officer and fellow villagers turn a smuggling route into a lifeline for Jewish refugees escaping Nazi-occupied France. As suspicion mounts and the regime tightens its grip, the officer and his allies must […]

After losing his paralegal job and spiraling into a panic attack, Sam Stein (Matthew Shear) unexpectedly finds himself babysitting his psychiatrist’s three granddaughters. Their mother, Dianne (Amanda Peet), is an actor whose once-bright career has dimmed, and her marriage to David, a touring rock bassist, is barely holding together. When David leaves for an overseas […]

Narrated by Liev Schreiber, The Last Twins reveals the extraordinary, never-before-told story of Erno “Zvi” Spiegel, a Jewish prisoner in Auschwitz who became a beacon of courage and humanity. Appointed to oversee dozens of young twin boys for Dr. Mengele’s horrific experiments, Spiegel instead risked his life through acts of defiance, such as falsifying records and teaching […]

This program features seven (7) short films from around the world about Jewish faith, each offering a unique lens on ritual, identity, community, and spiritual resilience. Together they create a vivid global mosaic, blending personal stories and cultural perspectives to illuminate the richness and contemporary diversity of Jewish life.

Set against the backdrop of the Six-Day War, this gripping film follows Sarah, a young wife and mother of two living in Jerusalem, who chooses action over safety when war reaches her doorstep. With her husband called up to serve in the Jerusalem Brigade, Sarah—herself a former army medic—volunteers to drive an ambulance, risking her […]

Narrated by Liev Schreiber, The Last Twins reveals the extraordinary, never-before-told story of Erno “Zvi” Spiegel, a Jewish prisoner in Auschwitz who became a beacon of courage and humanity. Appointed to oversee dozens of young twin boys for Dr. Mengele’s horrific experiments, Spiegel instead risked his life through acts of defiance, such as falsifying records and teaching […]

Ma Mere, Dieu et Sylvie Vartan (My Mother, God and Sylvie Vartan) is a joyful, heartwarming family saga set in 1970s Paris. Esther Perez—a bold, unforgettable mother—refuses to let anything stand in the way of her son Roland’s future, not even his clubfoot. A triumphant celebration of unconditional love. The film won the Audience Choice Award at the […]

This beautifully crafted period drama weaves a historical romance with a moral dilemma. In 1930s Paris, talented pianist Francois falls for Rachel, his older Jewish piano teacher who champions his career. As their romance blossoms, the shadow of the Nazi invasion looms, and Francois faces impossible choices. Shifting between pre- and post-war eras, the film […]

Khaled, a 12‑year‑old from a Palestinian village, dreams of seeing the Mediterranean for the first time. When a school trip halts at a checkpoint, he bravely embarks on a solo journey toward the sea, navigating unfamiliar terrain and language. As his devoted father sets aside work and risks everything to find him, their intertwined quest […]

More than just a game, Rebound takes you courtside with the Yeshiva University Maccabees as they face their toughest season yet. Playing through the grief and shock of October 7, 2023 these young men turn basketball into a symbol of hope and resistance. The film captures their resilience as they chase a championship while dealing with the […]

Experience the most intimate portrait ever made of Elie Wiesel. With exclusive access to his family and told through his own voice, Elie Wiesel: Soul on Fire moves beyond the headlines to reveal the husband, father, and teacher. Featuring stunning painted animation and rare archival footage, this film traces his path from a childhood in the Holocaust to […]

You know the name, now meet the woman who changed history. Henrietta Szold was a powerhouse who didn’t just found Hadassah—she saved 11,000 children from the Nazis while in her seventies! Labors of Love reveals the full, breathtaking scope of a woman who broke barriers, fought for justice, and redefined what it means to be a […]

Khaled, a 12‑year‑old from a Palestinian village, dreams of seeing the Mediterranean for the first time. When a school trip halts at a checkpoint, he bravely embarks on a solo journey toward the sea, navigating unfamiliar terrain and language. As his devoted father sets aside work and risks everything to find him, their intertwined quest […]

In Brooklyn, escalating tensions between Jewish and Black residents prompt an unprecedented effort: a Rabbi and a Reverend launch a radical, five-year experiment to unite their congregations and combat racism and antisemitism. Directed by two-time Sundance winner Ondi Timoner, this powerful documentary unflinchingly chronicles the journey as these two New York institutions confront their complex […]

Khaled, a 12‑year‑old from a Palestinian village, dreams of seeing the Mediterranean for the first time. When a school trip halts at a checkpoint, he bravely embarks on a solo journey toward the sea, navigating unfamiliar terrain and language. As his devoted father sets aside work and risks everything to find him, their intertwined quest […]

It’s never too late for a comeback! Join Moti, a down-on-his-luck producer who finds his groove again in the most unexpected place—a mechanic’s garage. Motivated to pay for his son’s Bar Mitzvah, Moti enters a “New Talent Contest” and discovers a mechanic with the voice of a tango angel. The film takes place in Argentina […]

In 1970, tormented American Esther receives a letter revealing a decades-old secret and enlists the help of professor Zayde to uncover the truth in Israel. Flashback to 1930s Palestine, where the arrival of Yehudit transforms the lives of widower Moshe, romantic farmer Yaakov, and cattle dealer Globerman, sparking a tragic and passionate love story. Past […]

You know the name, now meet the woman who changed history. Henrietta Szold was a powerhouse who didn’t just found Hadassah—she saved 11,000 children from the Nazis while in her seventies! Labors of Love reveals the full, breathtaking scope of a woman who broke barriers, fought for justice, and redefined what it means to be a […]

Welcome to the Wild West of the Middle East! Lost in Territories turns the simmering chaos of the West Bank into a sharp, biting comedy of errors. Inspired by the Academy Award–nominated Argentinian film Wild Tales, this anthology of five different stories extracts humor from absurd situations where simply living side-by-side becomes a tricky challenge. From soldiers to […]

Swedishkayt follows “international Yiddish icons” YidLife Crisis—Canadian duo Eli Batalion and Jamie Elman—on a whirlwind adventure through Stockholm. With their trademark wit and “gefilte fish out of water” perspective, they uncover the little-known story of Sweden’s Jewish community, from the first immigrant 250 years ago to today’s vibrant “Jew’s Who.” Along the way, they discover that […]

They were unsung heroes of Auschwitz. This powerful documentary tells the remarkable true story of four Jewish women who risked everything to sabotage the Nazi war machine. In January 1945, they smuggled gunpowder to the Sonderkommandos, helping destroy one of the crematoria. Despite brutal torture, none betrayed their comrades, and all were publicly executed. Combining […]

Discover the untold story of the man who fought the White House to save lives. Henry Morgenthau Jr. wasn’t just a Treasury Secretary; he was a lone voice against a government indifferent to the Holocaust. With striking cinematography and thriller-like pacing, this film reveals a high-stakes political battle that changed history. It exposes the obstruction […]

A vibrant collection of eight (8) Jewish comedy shorts celebrating sharp wit, cultural quirks, and timeless humor. From awkward family moments to bold modern mishaps, each film brings a fresh, funny spin on Jewish identity. Fast-paced, heartfelt, and delightfully offbeat, this program delivers big laughs in small doses.

A real-life thriller that will leave you breathless. The Road Between Us follows the incredible true story of Noam Tibon, a retired general who drove straight into the chaos of October 7, 2023 to save his children and grandchildren. Heart-pounding and heroic, this is an unforgettable testament to a father’s love and the will to survive. […]

You know the name, now meet the woman who changed history. Henrietta Szold was a powerhouse who didn’t just found Hadassah—she saved 11,000 children from the Nazis while in her seventies! Labors of Love reveals the full, breathtaking scope of a woman who broke barriers, fought for justice, and redefined what it means to be a […]

Swedishkayt follows “international Yiddish icons” YidLife Crisis—Canadian duo Eli Batalion and Jamie Elman—on a whirlwind adventure through Stockholm. With their trademark wit and “gefilte fish out of water” perspective, they uncover the little-known story of Sweden’s Jewish community, from the first immigrant 250 years ago to today’s vibrant “Jew’s Who.” Along the way, they discover that […]

Winner of both Best Narrative Feature at the Israeli National Film Awards and Best Israeli Feature at the Haifa International Film Festival, A Burning Man follows a father who brings his soldier son to a remote military base. After their farewell, the father is suddenly overwhelmed with fear for his son and decides to stay near the […]