Jewish Downtown Boston Movie Series - Everything Is Illuminated

Wed May 13 2026 at 07:00 pm to 09:00 pm UTC-04:00

The Boston Synagogue | Boston

The Boston Synagogue
Publisher/HostThe Boston Synagogue
Jewish Downtown Boston  Movie Series - Everything Is Illuminated
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Jewish downtown movie culture through Film — where stories come alive on screen and in community.
About this Event

Jewish Downtown Boston Movie Series features our first film of the Summer: Everything Is Illuminated

Kick off the Summer season with our first film screening, *Everything Is Illuminated*.
Movie Night is hosted by Young Professionals Benjamin & Sarah in partnership with BackRoom Boston, with The Boston Synagogue as our venue.
Enjoy the film on a huge screen with immersive surround sound for a true theater-like experience. Plus, our unique downtown location is easy to reach by MBTA, and we offer both free parking and validated parking at the Cambridge Street Garage. And since the weather is finally on our side, come early to relax on the patio. Grab snacks and beverages, meet new people, and start some great conversations before the movie begins.

What to Expect:

  • Feature film screening on a large screen with surround sound
  • A lively, social atmosphere in the heart of downtown Boston
  • A celebration of Jewish storytelling through film
  • Community gathering before and after the movie

Whether you’re deeply connected to Jewish culture or just love great independent films, this evening promises laughs, insight, and a memorable night out.
🎬 Grab your seat and join us for our Summer series: Jewish downtown movie culture through Film — where stories come alive on screen and in community.

Everything Is Illuminated
May 13 @ 7:00 PM


A young Jewish-American man obsessed with his family history, Jonathan Safran Foer decides to journey to Ukraine to find out more about the life of his grandfather. Guided by Alex, a rap-obsessed local, Jonathan ventures into the heartland of Ukraine seeking to shed light on events that occurred to his grandfather during World War II. Joining Jonathan and Alex is the latter's surly grandfather and a dog named Sammy Davis Jr.

Director: Liev Schreiber
Writers: Jonathan Safran Foer Liev Schreiber
Stars: Elijah WoodEugene HutzBoris Lyoskin
Genres: Action, Comedy, Adventure, Drama, Adaptation, Road, Tragicomedy, Comedy drama, Family Drama


Jo JO Rabbit
June 10 @ 7:00 PM

TBD
July 8 @ 7:00 PM

It is going to be a great series we look forward to having you join us.
REFRESHMENTS: Popcorn, Pizza, Movie Munchies & Beverages

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Boston Synagogue, 55 Martha Road, Boston, United States

Tickets

USD 7.18 to USD 129.89

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