{"id":9466,"date":"2023-11-30T12:00:04","date_gmt":"2023-11-30T16:00:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/reflectornews.org\/?p=9466"},"modified":"2023-11-30T12:00:04","modified_gmt":"2023-11-30T16:00:04","slug":"15th-annual-israeli-and-jewish-film-festival-festival","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/reflectornews.org\/2023\/11\/15th-annual-israeli-and-jewish-film-festival-festival\/","title":{"rendered":"15th Annual Israeli and Jewish Film Festival Festival"},"content":{"rendered":"

Weinstein JCC is proud to host the 15th Annual Israeli and International Jewish Film Festival from Jan. 18-28, as part of the 2023-2024 Arts + Ideas Season.<\/h4>\n

This popular film festival is presented by Weinstein Properties and is dedicated to fostering an understanding of Israeli and Jewish culture as well as introducing viewers to Israel\u2019s young but thriving film industry.<\/p>\n

This annual festival features films based upon various considerations such as awards and nominations, timely subject matter, and most importantly, input from the volunteer film committee.<\/p>\n

In 2024, there will be four films that will be screened in person at the Weinstein JCC plus two more that will be screened at alternative locations in the local Richmond area \u2013 Virginia Museum of History and Culture and Jepson Alumni Center at University of Richmond.<\/h4>\n

The schedule of films with a brief synopsis and viewing times, along with information about purchasing individual tickets or film passes for the screenings, can be found at weinsteinjcc.org.<\/em><\/p>\n

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The opening night screening of Farewell, Mr. Haffman<\/strong>, is sponsored by The Horwitz Family and will take place at the Weinstein JCC on Thursday, January 18 at 7 p.m.<\/p>\n

A French film, written and directed by Fred Cavaye, tells the story of a dedicated jeweler who, fearing the worst in 1941 occupied Paris, offers his employee the chance to take over his store until the conflict subsides.<\/p>\n

When his own attempts to escape are thwarted, Haffmann is forced to seek his assistant\u2019s protection.<\/p>\n

In addition to the Farewell, Mr. Haffman, the following films make up the 2024 Israeli and Jewish International Film Festival:<\/p>\n

Remembering Gene Wilder<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sunday, January 21 at 2 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Virginia Museum of History & Culture, 428 N. Arthur Ashe Blvd.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Directed by Ron Frank<\/p>\n

United States, 2023 I Documentary I English I 115 Minutes<\/p>\n

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Matchmaking<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tuesday, January 23 at 7 p.m. –<\/strong>Weinstein JCC<\/strong><\/p>\n

Directed by Erez Tadmor<\/p>\n

Israel 2022 I Comedy I Hebrew with English subtitles I 98 Minutes<\/p>\n

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Irena\u2019s Vow <\/strong><\/p>\n

Wednesday, January 24 at 7 p.m. –<\/strong>Weinstein JCC<\/strong><\/p>\n

In honor of International Holocaust Remembrance Day<\/p>\n

By Dan Gordon<\/p>\n

Canada-Poland 2023 I Drama I English I 121 Minutes<\/p>\n

Paris Boutique<\/strong><\/p>\n

Saturday, January 27 <\/strong>at 7:30 p.m. –<\/strong>Weinstein JCC<\/strong><\/p>\n

by Marco Carmel<\/p>\n

Israel – France 2022 I Comedy I Hebrew, English, French with English subtitles I 82 Minutes<\/p>\n

Nominated for six Israeli Academy Awards (Ophirs)<\/p>\n

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Exodus 91<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sunday, January 28 at 2 p.m. – <\/strong>University of Richmond,<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0Jepson Alumni Center, <\/strong>442 Westhampton Way<\/strong><\/p>\n

Directed by Micah Smith<\/p>\n

Israel 2022 I Documentary I Hebrew, Amharic, English, English subtitles I 90 Minutes<\/p>\n

The Weinstein JCC is supported, in part by a generous annual contribution, and programing grants from the Jewish Community Federation of <\/em>Richmond.<\/em><\/h4>\n

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