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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]