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,...

Shabbat is not only a time for rest. It is also a time to expand one’s mind through learning Torah in community. Please join us for Seudah Shelishit as we explore the wonders of the Zohar, the central work in Kabbalah literature, and its attempt to uncover the hidden meanings behind the world of appearances. Sponsorships for...

Israel 2023 | Director: Ayelet Menahemi | Hebrew, French & Moroccan with English subtitles | 111 minutes Comedy/Drama Winner of 10 Israeli Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Screenplay, and Best Actress, this bittersweet dramedy was Israel’s submission to the 2024 Oscars for Best International Film. In early 1990’s Jerusalem, a large, boisterous...

USA 2024 | Director: Jeremy Borison | English | 91 minutes Drama This tender coming-of-age drama follows Noam, a closeted gay Modern Orthodox Jewish teenager who discovers that he might not be alone. Among his recently deceased grandfather’s belongings, Noam finds an old love letter that appears to have been written to his grandfather by...