Preceded by: "Double Happiness" After losing her closest friend, 94 year-old Eleanor (June Squibb) relocates to New York and unexpectedly finds comfort in a group of Holocaust survivors—by sharing a story that isn’t hers. As her connection to the group deepens, so does the risk of discovery. A poignant, comic tale that explores memory, grief, and the complicated ways we seek belonging. *Cannes Film Festival, 2025

A rebellious rock musician takes a job at a Jewish summer camp, unleashing chaos, campfire confessions, and risqué laughs. Featuring Jackie Tohn (Nobody Wants This) and Steve Guttenberg, this bold, offbeat comedy explores identity, legacy, and belonging as the impromptu theater club prepares for parents night. A wild, ride with sharp, irreverent humor. **November 9 screening: Sold out. Rush tickets only.** Guest speaker: Shai Korman, Producer

A deeply personal and hauntingly resonant film, A Letter to David is a cinematic letter from filmmaker Tom Shoval to David Cunio, who was abducted from Kibbutz Nir Oz on October 7. A decade earlier, Shoval had cast David and his twin brother Eitan in his award-winning debut film Youth, drawn to their intense, unbreakable fraternal bond. *Winner: Best Documentary, Israeli Academy Awards, 2025. Update: We are thrilled that David and his younger brother Ariel were released from captivity in Gaza and are now safely home. Thursday, Nov. 13 Screening Guest Speaker: Nancy Spielberg, Producer

An interracial protest is sparked when Black college students are arrested at a segregated Maryland carousel in 1960. When Jewish communities join, a historic alliance is formed despite fierce opposition. Featuring rare footage and voices of key figures, this film brings an untold story of courage, unity, and the birth of a movement vividly to life. Guest Speaker: Ilana Trachtman, Director

As Nazi influence intensifies, Finnish-Jewish businessman Abraham Stiller takes enormous risks to shield Jewish refugees during World War II. Based on true events, this gripping drama highlights an untold chapter of courage, resistance, and humanity in Finland where sanctuary is scarce, but hope endures. **November 8 screening: Sold out. Rush tickets only.**

Regina and her granddaughter Mika journey to Poland to reclaim family property seized during World War II. But when Regina abruptly abandons the mission to pursue a long-lost love, Mika is left juggling a nosy relative, a charming tour guide, and a lot of unanswered questions. Based on Rutu Modan’s acclaimed graphic novel The Property. *Nominated: 4 Israeli Academy Awards, 2024 **November 15 screening: Sold out. Rush tickets only.** Guest Speaker: Dana Modan, Director

When his mother falls ill, Arnon Noble embarks on a journey to Budapest in search of the legendary gold ring that saved her life during the Holocaust. Joined by his estranged daughter, their quest becomes a moving exploration of memory, reconciliation, and identity. A heartfelt story spanning three generations, inspired by Adir Miller’s personal family history.

In 1954 Israel, former partisan Shalom Gottlieb (Lior Raz, Fauda) is drawn to a beautiful newcomer. When rumors surface of her past as a Nazi collaborator, he risks everything—family, honor, and friendships to uncover the truth. A tense, emotional drama of forbidden desire, past trauma, and moral reckoning. *Nominated: 3 Israeli Academy Awards, 2024 November 16 Screening Guest Speaker: Avinoam Patt, Professor of Holocaust Studies & Director, Center for the Study of Antisemitism, New York University

A powerful chronicle of recent Israeli history marked by deep internal conflicts around judicial reform, women’s issues and the soul of its democracy. Then came the October 7 attack, shaking the country to its core and sparking an extraordinary wave of solidarity. This gripping documentary reveals how a nation, fractured and reeling, found unexpected unity, resilience, and hope in the face of its greatest modern crisis.

Get ready to laugh and kvell! Comedy duo, Eli Batalion and Jamie Elman explore Stockholm’s Jewish scene—where Yiddish, to their surprise, is a protected minority language. Blending sharp wit with heartfelt reflection, they explore 250 years of history, quirky community tales, and cultural surprises finding unexpected connections across the Atlantic.