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Join us for an ongoing cinematic journey celebrating the richness of Jewish life, history, and culture through the art of film. This year-round series extends the spirit of the Twin Cities Jewish Film Festival, bringing thought-provoking, award-winning films from around the world to the heart of our community.
Each screening is an opportunity to engage with stories that illuminate diverse perspectives, challenge perceptions, and spark meaningful dialogue. From compelling dramas and eye-opening documentaries to heartwarming comedies, these films offer something for everyone. Special events may include filmmaker Q&As, panel discussions, and collaborative programming with local artists and cultural organizations.
Experience the power of storytelling to connect, inspire, and create understanding – one film at a time.
The Catskills
August 28 @ 6:30 pm
Sabes Center Minneapolis
Step back in time and savor a sweet slice of Jewish-American history as we close out the summer with the Minnesota Premiere of The Catskills, a humorous and nostalgic documentary directed by Lex Gillespie (The Mamboniks). Dubbed “the Borscht Belt” and “the Jewish Alps,” the Catskills region was once a vibrant haven for generations of Jewish families, performers, and entertainers. Brimming with vintage home movies, postcards, photos, and menus, this delightful film captures the rise and fall of the legendary Catskills resorts. From the humble bungalows of immigrant families to the glitzy stages that launched comedy legends—and gave refuge to blacklisted artists—The Catskills is a heartfelt tribute to a singular time and place in Jewish cultural life. If you loved Dirty Dancing, you’ll love the real stories behind it. 2024 I USA I English I 85 mins
Stick around after the screening for a festive outdoor ice cream social—a sweet end to a nostalgic summer evening. Fun for all ages!
DOORS • 6 PM / FILM • 6:30 PM
COST:
$12 GENERAL ADMISSION
$10 JCC MEMBERS/SENIORS/STUDENTS
Special Bonus: Send us your own family vacation photos! Email your favorite throwback pics to Risa Cohen (risac@minnesotajcc.org) by Aug. 20 to be included in a special post-film slideshow.
Meeting with an Author and Photographer Mikołaj Grynberg & Film Screening of “Proof of Identity”
October 5 @ 3 pm
Capp Center St. Paul
Acclaimed Polish author and photographer Mikołaj Grynberg will present his powerful work in an intimate evening featuring a screening of “Proof of Identity”, followed by a literary conversation featuring translator Sean Gasper Bye.
Grynberg is widely recognized for his deeply human portraits of Jewish life in postwar and contemporary Poland. His books, including “I’d Like to Say Sorry, But There’s No One to Say Sorry To” and “Confidential”, blend documentary, fiction, and oral history to explore memory, trauma, identity, and the legacy of the Holocaust. His work has been translated into multiple languages and continues to spark international dialogue about history, belonging, and reconciliation.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to engage with one of Poland’s most compelling contemporary voices.
COST: Suggested donation: $20.
CLICK HERE for tickets!
Note: For security purposes, a Driver’s License or a valid form of ID is required for entry.
Presented by the Minnesota Polish Medical Society (MPMS), the Minnesota Jewish Community Center, and Polish Cultural Institute New York.