About this Event
Total running time: 110 minutes
All short films have English subtitles
Goodman — USA, Ben Rosenbach, 14 minutes, English
Two strangers meet in Central Park and strike up a conversation.
The Cave Synagogue — USA, Peter Decherney, 8 minutes, Luganda
Ugandan Abayudaya (Jewish) elder J.J. Keki shares stories of his life, his work, and his community’s history.
The Holiness — Israel, Daniel Moreshet, 17 minutes, Hebrew
Religious parents who make a secret exception to their Shabbat observance are caught by their children, and a family reckoning ensues. Noa Koler (Checkout, The Wedding Plan) stars.
Lion of Zion — USA, Mike Musikanto, 33 minutes; Russian, Hebrew, & English
This documentary profiles Yuri Foreman’s journey from world champion boxer to ordained rabbi while exploring themes of perseverance, faith, and the pursuit of one’s purpose in life.
Girl No. 60427 — Israel, Shulamit Lifshitz & Oriel Berkovits, 22 minutes, Hebrew & Yiddish
Preteen Reut discovers her grandmother’s secret diary detailing her experience surviving the Holocaust. This BAFTA-winning (Best Live Action Student Film) short film mixes animation with live action to bridge time and generations.
Miriam — USA, Josie Andrews, 16 minutes
English with English subtitles
In 1985 Los Angeles, Miriam is chosen to be the first bat mitzvah in her Orthodox community, but she would rather be skateboarding. Featuring Justin Kirk (Succession, Weeds) as Miriam’s father.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
JCC MetroWest, 760 Northfield Avenue, West Orange, United States
USD 17.85
