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 […]

In this beginner level class, learn to play or improve your skills. Join us for a bit of a challenge and have lots of fun! Taught by Frances Fischer. DATE: MONDAYS • OCT 6 - NOV 3 COST: $55/SESSION (4 CLASSES) • $50 MEMBER VALUE PRICE CLICK HERE to register. For questions please contact Irit […]

Join local artist Lillie Benowitz with Sustain Studio for a creative journey rooted in rest, resilience, and the power of communal reflection. At the heart of this project is a participatory art installation designed by Lillie Benowitz, inviting you to weave your own experience into a growing collective piece. Using fabric, thread, and yarn—each color […]

Join us for a family-friendly celebration of fall and the Jewish holiday of Sukkot. Enjoy bounce houses, pumpkins, s’mores, crafts, a cozy bonfire, and more! Fall is the perfect time to gather with friends and family for a joyous afternoon! This is an outdoor event. KIDS (AGES 1–17) $10 • ADULTS $5 FAMILY PACK (UP […]

Give your supplies a second life—share the creative wealth! Join us for a FREE community art materials swap where you can donate or pick up new and gently used art supplies. Whether you're cleaning out your studio, looking for inspiration, or just getting started, this is a great way to pass along unused materials and […]

Ageing Irish gangsters trade banter in a Spanish ferry terminal, at the tail ends of their damage-filled careers. FREE Microsoft Teams meeting Join on your computer, mobile app or room device To join the meeting, visit: https://www.microsoft.com/…/microsoft…/join-a-meeting… Meeting ID: 227 361 305 161 Passcode: L9HFbC

2025 OPENING NIGHT FILM! Kick off the festival in true ’60s style at the iconic Riverview Theater! Walk the red carpet, snap a photo at our groovy selfie station, and soak up the sounds of Minneapolis’ favorite Beatles cover band, The Shabby Road Quintet, featuring Adam Levy, John Fields, Ken Chastain, Joe Carey, and John […]

With his unforgettable and shattering 1958 memoir Night, Elie Wiesel forever changed the way the Holocaust would be written about. A survivor of Auschwitz and Buchenwald as a teenager, the Romanian-born Wiesel became an international spokesperson and renowned author, eloquently transforming his trauma into literature of the highest and most profound order. In this enthralling new […]

Breaking barriers as the first transgender referee in professional soccer, Sapir Berman quickly ascended to officiate in Israel’s Premier League, excelling for years before bravely coming out as a woman. Amid scrutiny from fans, colleagues, and the media, she balances the physical, emotional, and psychological demands of refereeing top-tier football with the taxing process of […]

Join us for a special screening of 31 Candles as we mark the 31st anniversary of the Twin Cities Jewish Film Festival with cupcakes and a bubbly birthday toast! Programmer's Pick! "31 Candles charmed me from the very start — it’s endearing, funny, tender, and nostalgic, with surprises tucked in along the way. Jonah Feingold captures all the […]

Join us for a powerful screening featuring short films created by local Jewish teens on the theme of Resilience in Motion. These emerging filmmakers bring fresh perspectives and creative storytelling to life, exploring strength, perseverance, and hope through their own unique lenses. Following the screening, we’ll celebrate their work and hear directly from the teens and […]

Finally. A film to answer to the question that has plagued scientists, theologians, and comedians for millennia: Will Judaism survive in space? Starring Neil deGrasse Tyson, astronauts Jeffrey Hoffman and Jessica Meir, and a quorum of rabbis and researchers. POST-SCREENING CONVERSATION FEATURING Dr. Avi Loeb (virtual) Astrophysicist, Harvard University Moderated by Tom Maher Abraham (Avi) Loeb is […]

In a world consumed by political polarization, Joy Sela’s documentary The Other offers a rare revelation. Filmed between 2017 and 2024, it follows Israeli and Palestinian peace activists who, despite profound personal […]

Combining magical realism and evocative hand-drawn animation with revelatory interviews and verité footage, Among Neighbors examines the story of a small, rural town where Jews and Polish Catholics lived side by side […]

From awkward seders to identity crises, this bold, funny, and deeply human collection of narrative shorts explores the tangled mess of modern Jewish life. Whether navigating family expectations, bodily autonomy, […]

With extraordinary access, All We Carry follows Magdiel, Mirna, and their son Josh, as the young family flees Honduras on foot, rides in cargo trains across Mexico, claims asylum at the […]

Told with mordant humor and genuine warmth, Hungarian filmmaker Ádám Breier’s film follows a Jewish family on the winding path to reconciliation. Tamas (Zoltán Bezerédi), a gruff but tender boxing […]

This vibrant collection of documentary shorts spans continents and generations, illuminating Jewish life through stories of resilience, ritual, humor, and hope. From a Ugandan songstress’s journey of faith to a […]

CENTERPIECE DOCUMENTARY On October 7, during a Hamas raid on her kibbutz, Israeli-American Liat Atzili was kidnapped along with 250 others—12 of them U.S. citizens. Her family’s urgent, heart-wrenching fight […]