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Jewish and Israeli Film Festival: Barren
A companion special feature to the screening of Barren, viewers are invited to watch this virtual discussion with Rabbi Mordechai Vardi, Film Director. ** _Presenting Partner: Jewish Fertility Foundation - Cincinnati_** ** _The Mayerson JCC Jewish & Israeli Film Festival_** presents a diverse, inspiring lineup of award-winning films and engaging, educational programming that connects to […]
Jewish and Israeli Film Festival: Irena’s Vow
Mariemont Theatre 6906 Wooster Pike, CincinnatiSet in Poland during the German occupation, 19-year-old Irena Gut is promoted to housekeeper in the home of a highly-respected Nazi officer when she finds out that the Jewish ghetto is about to be liquidated. Irena uses her wit, humor, and courage to hide 12 Jews, concealing them in the midst of countless obstacles. Through […]
Jewish and Israeli Film Festival: Children of Nobody
Mariemont Theatre 6906 Wooster Pike, CincinnatiLiving on the fringes of Israeli society, troubled boys must band together to save the shelter for at-risk youth that has kept them off the streets. For generations, an altruistic surrogate mother, Margalit, provided loving refuge to victims of neglect and violence in a shabby house on Tel Aviv's outskirts. When tragedy strikes, it's up […]
Jewish and Israeli Film Festival: The Boy & Jerry’s Last Mission
**_The Boy | Short Film_** Avinoam and Barak, father and son from Kibbutz near Gaza strip, are each facing another round of combat in their own way. While Avinoam insists on continuing his routine and his work in the field, Barak finds it difficult to close his eyes and continue as usual. One night, Barak […]
YoFI Shababa
Isaac M. Wise Temple - Wise Center 8329 Ridge Road, CincinnatiAn interactive, sweet, and meaningful 30-minute Shabbat morning service, accompanied by guitar, YoFI Shababa is multi-generational and accessible to all, inviting you to come as you are and when you can. Bring family, neighbors, and friends! Following the service, stay for snacks and open play until your children are ready to go home. View event […]
Jewish and Israeli Film Festival: The Boy & Jerry’s Last Mission
**VIRTUAL DISCUSSION** Shaylee Atary, Editor of _The Boy_ Louisa Merino, Director, Writer, and Producer of _Jerry’s Last Mission_ ** _Presenting Partner: Jewish Federation of Cincinnati - Jewish Community Relations Council_** ** _The Mayerson JCC Jewish & Israeli Film Festival_** presents a diverse, inspiring lineup of award-winning films and engaging, educational programming that connects to Jewish […]
Jewish and Israeli Film Festival: Kinderland & The Catskills
The Seven Hills School - Hillsdale Campus 5400 Red Bank Rd, Cincinnati**_Kinderland | Documentary Short_** This short film tells the story of two secular Jewish summer camps in upstate New York that have cultivated social activists for almost a century and are still in existence today. Both camps were founded by secular working-class Jews on either side of the leftist political divide. What makes KINDERLAND both […]
Jewish and Israeli Film Festival: Paddle for Life & The Holy Closet
**_Paddling for Life | Documentary Short_** This documentary is the story of the _Pink Lionesses, Israel_ , a unique women's sports group, consisting of breast cancer survivors, that paddle on Dragon Boats, on the Sea of Galilee in Northern Israel. Their common goal is to recover, recuperate and combat their cancer. They have chosen optimism, […]
Jewish and Israeli Film Festival: The Holy Closet
**VIRTUAL DISCUSSION** Moran Nakar, Film Director Avigail Sperber, Film Producer ** _Presenting Partner: Cincinnati Hillel_** ** _The Mayerson JCC Jewish & Israeli Film Festival_** presents a diverse, inspiring lineup of award-winning films and engaging, educational programming that connects to Jewish and Israeli stories. **To see the whole 2024 lineup**[ **click here.**](https://mayersonjccfilmfestival2024.eventive.org/schedule?viewMode=compact) View event on Jlive: […]
YoFI Shababa Downtown
Play Library 1306 Main St, CincinnatiJoin YoFI for Shababa Downtown at the Play Library - a unique opportunity to celebrate Shabbat with other young families! We encourage families to arrive between 9:15 and 9:30 to prepare for our 9:30 am service, followed by free play and snacks at 10:00 am. _All are welcome!_ View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/5924