Israeli Film Series – Group Discussion

With Israel on our minds and hearts, we invite you to deep dive into wider cultural, historical, and aesthetic contexts of the region through the medium of contemporary narrative film. Led by Rabbi Slakman, the selected films will uplift directors with diverse identities, and realities that span political, social, and religious spectrums. Titles will be released at the beginning of each month and a discussion will take place from 7:15 – 8:00 p.m. over Zoom on the final Thursday of the month to raise questions, reactions, and reflections in community. 

Films are available through a variety of streaming services for a low cost (e.g. Amazon, Tubi, Netflix, Israel Film Center Stream, ChaiFlicks). Please plan on independently finding, purchasing, and streaming prior to each discussion session.

Note that these films contain mature content and viewer discretion is advised.


Film of the Month: Tel Aviv on Fire (2018)

Directed by Sameh Zoabi

Salam, an inexperienced young Palestinian man, becomes a writer on a popular soap opera after a chance meeting with an Israeli soldier. His creative career is on the rise – until the soldier and the show’s financial backers disagree about how the show should end, and Salam is caught in the middle.

Learn how you can stream this movie on justwatch.com.

Refer to the weekly emails for the Zoom link or contact info@templemicah.org

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