Israel 2023 | Director: Yariv Mozer | Hebrew with English subtitles | 74 minutes Documentary In September 2023, the official protocols of Prime Minister Golda Meir’s office from the time of the Yom Kippur War were made public for the first time. Released by Israel’s National Archive to mark the 50th anniversary of the war,...
Israel 2023 | Director: Paz Schwartz | Hebrew & English with English subtitles | 50 minutes Documentary Tormented by his role in a 1950s Gaza targeted assassination, Geizi Tsafrir, an elderly former Mossad and Shin Bet (Israeli Security Services) agent, seeks redemption. Reflecting on his time with Shin Bet and the targeted killing of an...
Israel 2024 | Director: Sophie Artus | Hebrew with English subtitles | 102 minutes Drama Every day, in her work as a nurse, 41-year-old Sarah cares for other people's babies at the Children's Health Center in Haifa's impoverished, multi-ethnic Halisa neighborhood, but she also yearns for a child of her own. After two years of...
This year, Judaism 201 will continue exploring commentaries on the Torah throughout the ages with Rabbi Russ. We will start with the great Maimonides and his contemporaries, and then, proceed backwards in time looking at the esteemed Rashi and some of the earliest Kabbalistic works. Come be a part of the journey and expand your...
Designed for those interested in converting to Judaism – or anyone who could use a Judaism 101 refresher – our Keruv class covers a number of Jewish topics and incorporates lectures, group text-studies, discussions, and experiential activities. Our class meets online for two hours on Thursday evenings from 6:30pm to 8:30pm, with occasional field trips...
USA 2024 | Director: Heather Dune Macadam | English, Slovak, German & Hebrew with English subtitles | 86 minutes Documentary In March 1942, 999 young Slovak Jewish women, mostly teenagers, told by their government that they were embarking on a volunteer work assignment, were instead illegally deported to Auschwitz on what was the first Jewish...
Israel 2023 | Director: Lior Chefetz | Hebrew with English subtitles | 110 minutes Action Drama This gripping wartime drama is based on true events that took place during the 1973 Yom Kippur war, one of Israel’s most traumatic battles. When a desolate Israeli outpost in the Sinai desert comes under siege after a surprise...
Hungary 2024 | Director: Adam Breier | Hungarian & Hebrew with English subtitles | 85 minutes Comedy/Drama Set in contemporary Budapest, this touching and often humorous bittersweet dramedy follows 70-year-old Tamás, a generous but stubborn boxing coach, who gets along well with everyone but his own son Iván. The two haven’t spoken ever since Iván...
USA 2023 | Director: Jane Wells | English | 79 minutes Documentary Stone by stone: HERE LIVED is the story of hidden children, lost lives, generational trauma, and one artist’s singular vision for healing. When conceptual artist Gunter Demnig first conceived of laying Stolpersteine (literal translation: stumbling stones) for the victims of the Nazi reign...
Israel 2023 | Director: Benny Fredman | Hebrew with English subtitles | 111 minutes Drama A young and recently married Orthodox man's dream of opening a computer store in an ultra-Orthodox neighborhood in Jerusalem precipitates an explosive clash of tradition versus modernity. Despite his efforts to adhere to strict Haredi rules, Yair, a devout Yeshiva...
Photo by Shax Photography Israel/USA 2024 | Director: Yariv Mozer | Hebrew, English with English subtitles | 89 minutes Documentary For the thousands of young free spirits who were drawn to the Nova music festival in the south of Israel, it was supposed to be a celebration of life, love, freedom and music. But as...
This year, Judaism 201 will continue exploring commentaries on the Torah throughout the ages with Rabbi Russ. We will start with the great Maimonides and his contemporaries, and then, proceed backwards in time looking at the esteemed Rashi and some of the earliest Kabbalistic works. Come be a part of the journey and expand your...
Join us for our monthly Hazak Lunch & Learn, featuring guest speakers on a variety of engaging topics. Enjoy a delicious meal while expanding your knowledge and connecting with the community. Each session offers fresh insights and lively discussions. Don’t miss this enriching lunchtime experience! Our November Speaker Growing up Polish-Catholic, Joanne Monica Kanarek had...
Join Rabbi Cantor Russ this November as he leads us through an exploration of the Jewish prophets that arose after the exiles returned from Babylon. The books in the Tanach from this period contain some of the deepest insights found in any of the prophetic writings and are worth more detailed attention and study. Registration...
Designed for those interested in converting to Judaism – or anyone who could use a Judaism 101 refresher – our Keruv class covers a number of Jewish topics and incorporates lectures, group text-studies, discussions, and experiential activities. Our class meets online for two hours on Thursday evenings from 6:30pm to 8:30pm, with occasional field trips...
Are you ready to showcase your hidden talents? Join us for Beth Tzedec Has Talent, an exciting open mic night where the spotlight is yours! Whether you're a singer, poet, comedian, or musician, this is your chance to shine on stage and share your creativity with a supportive and enthusiastic audience. All performers are welcome,...
