Based on real events, Never Alone reveals a little-known chapter of World War II: the fate of Jewish refugees in Finland. Directed by Klaus Härö—the acclaimed filmmaker behind Oscar-shortlisted The Fencer and Golden Globe–nominated My Sailor, My Love—this powerful drama centers on Abraham Stiller, a businessman and philanthropist who risked everything to protect Jews fleeing Nazi persecution. As Finland navigates […]

Programmer's Pick! "What drew me into Torah Tropical was the sheer beauty of it — the sweeping Colombian landscapes, the music that seems to breathe with the story, and the unexpected moments of humor that lighten such serious stakes. At the same time, it’s a film that reveals so much about faith, family, and resilience. Watching this […]

In the heart of Bnei Brak, Israel’s largest ultra-Orthodox city, a most unlikely revolution takes shape. Rabbi Capoeirafollows Miki Chayat—Mediterranean Capoeira champion, devoted family man, and proud ultra-Orthodox Jew—whose life was […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]