A glorious comedy about Aumari, a young Eritrean refugee living in Israel, who is about to be deported back to his home country. After a spontaneous escape attempt at the airport, he is mistaken for a Nigerian soccer star, who is supposed to arrive at the same time. About JxJ: Presented by the Edlavitch DCJCC, […]
Join us at the JxJ Screening of Ophir Award-winner Seven Blessings, revolving around an eventful Jewish Moroccan family wedding and the traditional blessings that are said for the next seven nights of ceremonies and meals with loved ones. About JxJ: Presented by the Edlavitch DCJCC, JxJ encompasses the Washington Jewish Film and Music Festivals, alongside […]
Looking for Chloe is the story of an Egyptian woman of Jewish origin who revolutionized fashion but whose name remains unknown: Gaby Aghion. With clients including Jackie Kennedy, Brigette Bardot, and Maria Callas, Aghion transformed the clothing industry by giving women lighter, more wearable options. A film about an extraordinary woman, this documentary includes archival […]
Comedic and satirical short films that are as funny as they are insightful and revealing of the breadth and depth of Jewish culture. About the Shorts The Anne Frank Gift Shop Dir. Mickey Rapkin | NarrativeA dark comedy about anti-Semitism that packs a vital and timely message. When a high-end design firm presents its plans to […]
For more than 50 years, Auschwitz survivor Herbert Heller kept his memories of the Holocaust secret — even from his wife and children. But when he meets Abbey, a troubled teen dealing with her own unspoken pain, Herbert decides it’s time to talk and finally open his heart. About JxJ: Presented by the Edlavitch DCJCC, […]
Daniel Robbins’ entertaining, fast-paced comedy about a Sabbath dinner gone terribly awry won the top audience prize at the Tribeca Festival. While this dysfunctional Jewish family tries to balance the polarities of secular and religious lives, along with the dilemma of a dead body in the bathroom, Robbins and his longtime co-writer Zack Weiner up […]
Step into the world of love, laughter, and a touch of mischief with Israel’s biggest box office hit of the year, Matchmaking 2, the long-awaited sequel to Erez Tadmor’s beloved 2022 romance that took the world by storm. Full of joy, warmth, and the ultimate romantic entanglements, this refreshing and feel-good romantic drama returns to the […]
When a closeted, religious teenager discovers a love letter from before the Holocaust, written to his grandfather by another man, he realizes he may not be as alone as he thought. With the help of his high school crush, he embarks on a journey to uncover the mysterious letter’s author, his grandfather’s hidden past, and […]
Charles Grodin’s extraordinary life and career as an actor-comedian and broadcast personality take center stage in this rich and multifaceted portrait of a consummate performer who infused humor with heart. A master of dry wit and deadpan delivery, Grodin captivated audiences with beloved performances in The Heartbreak Kid, Midnight Run, and countless sharp-witted late-night TV appearances. Raised […]
In this poignant drama, a young woman’s life is shattered when her beloved younger brother dies in a tragic accident. Consumed by grief, Eden takes increasingly desperate measures to fill the void left by her brother’s absence. Her journey takes a passionate and dangerous turn when she discovers her brother had a secret girlfriend. With […]
This heartwarming and hilarious romantic comedy inspired by director Jonah Feingold’s own experiences centers on Leo Kadner (played by Feingold), a 31-year-old New Yorker who unexpectedly decides to have his long-overdue Bar Mitzvah after a chance encounter with his former summer camp crush, Eva Shapiro (Sarah Coffey). As Leo navigates the ups and downs of […]
From acclaimed Argentinean actor and director Adrián Suar comes a heartfelt, humorously touching tale of family, forgiveness, and the ties that bring us back home. When Dario Roitman returns from the U.S. to Argentina for a family wedding and Bat Mitzvah, he anticipates the usual family drama. But his carefully laid plans for a family […]
