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THE SHADOW OF THE DAY – Opening Night

Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History 101 South Independence Ml East, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Set in late 1930s Italy, this gripping romantic thriller follows a disabled WWI veteran whose growing feelings for his enigmatic new restaurant worker forces him to reevaluate his pro-fascist ideologies.

FOUR FILMS AND A MUSEUM In-Person Screening

Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History 101 South Independence Ml East, Philadelphia, PA, United States

The Tel Aviv Museum of Art is examined in four short films that offer unique perspectives on the rich history of the institution, from its founding in the 1930s to its incredibly vast display of artworks and more.

FOUR FILMS AND A MUSEUM (In-Person Screening)

Towers at Wyncote Apartments 8440 Limekiln Pike, Wyncote, PA, United States

The Tel Aviv Museum of Art is examined in four short films that offer unique perspectives on the rich history of the institution, from its founding in the 1930s to its incredibly vast display of artworks and more.

Chicago festival of Israeli Cinema: “The Monkey House”

Landmark at The Glen 1850 Tower Drive, Glenview, IL, United States

See the latest Avi Nesher film, The Monkey House, at the 19th annual Chicago Festival of Israeli Cinema!  This screening is taking place on April 6th at 8:30PM. In this...

$20

JEWISH SHORTS In-Person Screening

Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History 101 South Independence Ml East, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us for an eclectic showcase of Jewish short films! From a peacock’s unexpected presence at a Leeds synagogue to intimate confessions in Israel, these diverse narratives explore Jewish identity, transformation, and desire.

Chicago Festival of Israeli Cinema: “Vishniac”

Landmark at The Glen 1850 Tower Drive, Glenview, IL, United States

Watch the Nancy Spielberg and Roberta Grossman produced documentary, Vishniac, at the 19th annual Chicago Festival of Israeli Cinema!

$20

Chicago Festival of Israeli Cinema: “Call Me Dancer”

Landmark at The Glen 1850 Tower Drive, Glenview, IL, United States

Join Suburban ChiTribe for a day out at the movies! The 19th annual Chicago Festival of Israeli Cinema is hosting a live screening of the documentary Call Me Dancer.   Follow the...

$20

ChiTribe Movie Meetup at “Call Me Dancer”

The Glen Town Center 2030 Tower Drive, Glenview, IL, United States

Join Suburban ChiTribe for a day out at the movies! The 19th annual Chicago Festival of Israeli Cinema is hosting a live screening of the documentary Call Me Dancer.

$15

Chicago Festival of Israeli Cinema: “June Zero”

Landmark at The Glen 1850 Tower Drive, Glenview, IL, United States

Come to the screening of June Zero, a Jake Paltrow film, part of the 19th annual Chicago Festival of Israeli Cinema!  Screening will be help on April 7th at 4PM!...

$20

WINNER’S SHORTS: A COLLECTION OF FILMS BY THE LATE YAHAV WINNER In-Person Screening

Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History 101 South Independence Ml East, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Yahav Winner was just 36 years old when he was murdered by Hamas terrorists on October 7, 2023, in his kibbutz home in Kfar Aza. The actor and director died protecting his wife and newborn child, blocking his bedroom window and allowing his family to escape. Together with Go2Films, PJFM honors the legacy of this visual talent whose films beautifully captured the small yet unforgettable moments of everyday life.

SAVOY

Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History 101 South Independence Ml East, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Fast-paced, stylish, and positively engrossing, this hybrid documentary recounts the true story of the 1975 Savoy Hotel attack in Tel Aviv and Koacha Levy, a hostage whose fluency in Arabic made her prime mediator between the terrorists and IDF negotiators.

NO NAME RESTAURANT – Closing Night

Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History 101 South Independence Ml East, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Cultures clash and an unexpected friendship is born when an Orthodox Jew from Brooklyn becomes stranded in the Sinai desert with a short-tempered Bedouin man in this delightfully absurdist road trip comedy.

Shoshana Film Premiere

Studio Movie Grill 11170 North Central Expressway, Dallas, TX, United States

A political thriller that unfolds during the British Mandate in 1930s Tel Aviv, following two British police officers, Thomas Wilkin and Geoffrey Morton. They hunt for poet and Zionist activist, Avraham Stern, who is plotting to evict British authorities.

Chicago Festival of Israeli Cinema: “Elik & Jimmy”

Landmark at The Glen 1850 Tower Drive, Glenview, IL, United States

Come out for the Chicago Festival of Israeli Cinema’s live screening in Chicago of Elik & Jimmy! This is a dramedy you won’t want to miss! April 10th at 7PM....

$20

Israeli Film Series: My Daughter My Love

Prosserman Jewish Community Centre 4588 Bathurst Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

In collaboration with the Toronto Jewish Film Foundation this series showcases the finest of Israeli cinema, fostering cultural connection.

Chicago Festival of Israeli Cinema: “Generation 1.5”

Landmark at The Glen 1850 Tower Drive, Glenview, IL, United States

Join CFIC for a live screening of the unforgettable documentary Generation 1.5 at the 19th annual Chicago Festival of Israeli Cinema!  Screening on April 13th at 8:45PM! “The massive Aliyah...

$20

Chicago Festival of Israeli Cinema: “Running on Sand”

Landmark at The Glen 1850 Tower Drive, Glenview, IL, United States

Enjoy a night out at the 19th annual Chicago Festival of Israeli Cinema by seeing the live screening of Running on Sand!  Screening on April 13th at 8:30PM! “In this...

$20