JCCNS International Jewish Film Festival

12th Annual International Jewish Film Festival will be held at Cinema Salem.

Schedule:

7:00 p.m: Night of Shorts - $15

Fiddler on the Moon
This half-hour documentary short finally answers the question that has plagued scientists, theologians, and comedians for millennia: Will Judaism survive in space? Starring Neil deGrasse Tyson, astronauts Jeffrey Hoffman and Jessica Meir, and a quorum of rabbis and researchers.

Gary's Letter
Gary's Letter follows Gary Sternberg, a Holocaust survivor and Shanghai refugee, who, at 92, discovers memorial stones with his parents' names in front of his birthplace in Cuxhaven, Germany, leading him to reach out to the current residents and forge a new connection with the country he left behind.

How to Make Challah
How to Make Challah is a short documentary that explores the transmission of cultural and family traditions through the process of baking challah, a traditional Jewish bread, from one generation to the next, focusing on the director's family history and the significance of the ritual.

I See You
A poignant portrait of Danny Layani, who, after 25 years of total blindness, regains his sight and sees his wife and four children for the very first time. However, the newfound light in Danny’s life begins to dim, taking a sharp turn. Through intimate family archives and meticulous animated paintings, Danny shares his captivating story of resilience, self-discovery, and the profound power of perspective.

Mahjong and Mahashas
Mahjong & Mahashas explores the migration and heritage of an Australian Sephardic Jewish community and its Singaporean and Baghdadi roots. From the clatter of the mahjong tiles to the delicious aroma of middle eastern spices, the film captures some of the stories and traditions which reveal the rich melting pot of this diverse culture.

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