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In this impeccably art-directed, Wes Anderson-esque film based on Christophe Boltanski’s memoir La Cache, a nine-year-old boy and his eccentric, artistic family witness the turbulence of Paris in May ’68 from the relative safety of their multigenerational home. When an illustrious guest seeks shelter in their venerated hideout, the family is forced to confront long-buried history […]
CENTERPIECE DOCUMENTARY Join us on Halloween—if you dare—for a spine-tingling block of Jewish and Yiddish shorts that blend the supernatural, the surreal, and the downright chilling. From eerie folklore to modern-day frights, these bite-sized films will keep you on the edge of your seat…and looking over your shoulder as they interrogate questions of Jewish identity […]
The Combination (Short) After an incident at their speakeasy, young bootleggers Isadore “Kid Cann” Blumenfeld and his brother Harry seek representation from esteemed defense attorney Hyman Mendow. Based on a true story. The City (Feature) Step into a world of shadows, sharp rhymes, and smoky intrigue. This special evening pairs the Minnesota debut of The City—a […]
FREE FAMILY FILM Based on the bestselling novel by renowned Israeli author David Grossman, The Zigzag Kid is a delightful and visually rich adventure. Its hero is a smart, sassy 13-year-old boy on the brink of his Bar Mitzvah with a rich imagination and quite the knack for getting into trouble. This fast-paced, superbly written story is […]
The life and career of Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist Art Spiegelman are vividly illustrated in this penetrating biography, showcasing how his trailblazing graphic novel Maus redefined the medium. Deeply influenced by his Holocaust-survivor parents and personal tragedies, Spiegelman’s oeuvre boldly confronts themes of trauma, historical memory, and identity with uncompromising honesty. From his early days co-creating underground comics […]
Programmer's Pick! "Tatami gripped me not just as a sports drama, but as a story about courage, dignity, and resistance. Directed by Israeli filmmaker Guy Nattiv and French-Iranian actress/director Zar Amir Ebrahimi, the film dramatizes the struggle of an Iranian judoka forced to choose between loyalty to her country and her right to compete on her own […]
Be among the first to experience a preview of Milkweed, the first feature-length animation ever created in Minnesota (slated for completion in 2027). Based on Jerry Spinelli’s award-winning novel, the film is set in the Warsaw Ghetto in the years leading up to the Holocaust—its message of empathy and courage resonates with renewed urgency today. You'll […]
Programmer's Pick! "Ada: My Mother the Architect is a powerful portrait of resilience, legacy, and design. At its heart, it reflects how Jewish identity—through perseverance, memory, and renewal—is woven into the structures we create and the stories we carry forward. This film is a moving reminder of how art and heritage continue to build the world around […]
CLOSING NIGHT FILM and PERFORMANCE! Close out the festival in high style at The Parkway Theater, complete with their signature craft cocktails and a buzzing community vibe. Enjoy Argentinian appetizers and a live set from the Charles Gorczynski Tango Quartet, filling the room with the pulse of Buenos Aires. Then settle in for Mazel Tov, from acclaimed Argentine actor-director Adrián Suar—a luminous, laugh-out-loud, […]
Jewish wisdom for finding the purpose that connects all parts of life Life is busy. What connects it all? Join this six-session course to discover Judaism’s timeless approach to meaning in life. You’ll hear answers to some of life’s most fundamental questions: What is meaning? Where does it come from? And if we have it […]
Elaborate dinner parties served as sites where rabbis cultivated relationships with wealthy patrons, solidifying their social standing and economic support. Wealthy patrons who hosted these gatherings not only provided material support for rabbinic institutions but also facilitated the rabbis’ growing influence within broader Jewish communities. The table thereby functioned as a space where rabbis could […]
How Lifestyle Factors Work Together to Promote Weight Loss and Prevent Disease Join Lauren, your local dietitian and diabetes educator, for an engaging presentation on today’s most popular weight loss trends and how to make informed decisions for lasting health. In this informative session, you’ll explore how smart, science-based lifestyle choices can support disease prevention […]