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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Adult Bingo at the J! Join us for an afternoon of music, prizes and fun. Everyone is welcome to attend. We hope to see you there! COST: $5 PER PERSON […]

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 […]

This presentation provides a clear and concise overview of the most important legal documents individuals should have in place. Learn about wills, powers of attorney, advance healthcare directives, trusts, and […]

A helpful and engaging presentation designed for aging adults and adults with aging parents who are seeking essential information and guidance on preparing for the future. This presentation will provide […]

Adult Bingo at the J! Join us for an afternoon of music, prizes and fun. Everyone is welcome to attend. We hope to see you there! COST: $5 PER PERSON […]

Medicare provides health insurance for millions of Americans but navigating its complexities can be challenging. Whether you’re new to Medicare or looking to maximize your benefits, please join Sheri Salloway Yarosh, MBA, as she teaches and empowers us to make the most of our healthcare benefits. FREE & OPEN TO ALL Advance registration is required. […]

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 […]

Enjoy a transcendent evening of beautiful piano music and restorative yoga. Pianist Brian Mehr will fill the room with his moving, ethereal compositions as Ellen guides a gentle candlelight mat […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Because of the power of love, the last year of Franz Kafka's life becomes his happiest. The well-known writer has never before been able to allow himself to experience intimacy, […]

Medicare provides health insurance for millions of Americans but navigating its complexities can be challenging. Whether you’re new to Medicare or looking to maximize your benefits, please join Sheri Salloway […]

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 for centuries before World War II. The film brings the Polish response to the Holocaust to life through the last living eyewitnesses, revealing both love […]

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 U.S. border, and endures detention. Once released, the family is given a court date that will determine if they can stay in the States — […]

OUT ON THE TOWN. YOUR CULTURE CONNECTION. Join your JCC friends on an outing to Six Points Theater to see the show, The Last Yiddish Speaker. A conversation with the actors will follow the performance. Registration is required in advance. For more information on the play, CLICK HERE. COST: $35/person BUS WILL PICK UP AT […]

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 coach in Budapest, has long been estranged from his son Ivan (Tamás Szabó Kimmel), who converted to Orthodox Judaism and moved to Israel, where he […]

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 multigenerational challah tradition, a Christmas Day scramble for Chinese food, punk rock resistance, and post-October 7 resilience, these films offer a rich mosaic of what […]

With Israeli Academy Award-nominated lead performances, this tender observational drama explores the fragile equilibrium of an older couple's relationship as they navigate love, aging, and family obligations. Celebrated Israeli actors Sasson Gabai and Asi Levy costar as Sassi and Effi who, despite a large age gap and daily struggles—Sassi’s impotence and his son’s debts—maintain emotional […]

Step into the glamour of the art-deco era at the Minneapolis Institute of Art with a special screening of The True Story of Tamara de Lempicka. This dazzling documentary celebrates the life and legacy of the iconic Polish-born artist whose bold vision and style continue to inspire. Immediately after the film, stay for a special conversation with Carson […]

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 saved by the art of Capoeira. Determined to give back, he dreams of bringing this Brazilian martial art to his insular community, despite fierce resistance […]

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 […]