Young JW3 x Young UJIA: Film Club: Proud Jewish Boy

The Israeli Film Club, a partnership between Young UJIA and Young JW3, uses cinema to spark conversation, connection, and fresh perspectives on Israel and Zionism.

From cutting-edge contemporary films to beloved classics, it’s a chance to experience the richness of Israeli storytelling and meet fellow film lovers at JW3. The Israeli Film Club is generously sponsored by Young UJIA.

On November 7, 1938, 17-year-old Herschel Grynszpan shot Nazi diplomat Ernst vom Rath in Paris, providing the pretext for Kristallnacht. Acclaimed director Isri Halpern traces Herschel’s journey from poverty in Germany to his arrest and the Nazi show trial that never was. Combining rare interviews, archival footage, and illustrations by the artists of Waltz with Bashir, the film investigates the rumored homosexual relationship between the assassin and his victim. It challenges historical myths and explores stunning evidence that the boy who “started the war” may have actually survived the Holocaust.

Timings:
6.30pm – Pizza party
7.15pm – Film screening
8.45pm – Q&A with the director (TBC)

This month’s Israeli Film Club is in collaboration with the Young JW3 Queer Movie & Pizza Night club. This is a safe space for queer Jews, so whether you’re queer or just happy to be here, come and join us!

Vegan pizza available upon request – please purchase the appropriate ticket.

About Young UJIA:
Young UJIA is UJIA’s home for young Jewish adults in their 20s and 30s: bringing people together through philanthropy, education, culture, leadership and community. It’s a space to meet others, explore big questions, and be part of a generation shaping the next generations connection to Israel and Jewish life.

About UJIA:
UJIA is dedicated to ensuring that young Jewish people in the UK forge a personal relationship with Israel, so that they have a strong sense of belonging to the Jewish people. This is our mission and vision.