Take a deep dive into the 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 third Thursday of the month (except when otherwise noted) to raise questions, reactions, and reflections in community. Look for the Zoom link in the weekly email.
Films are available through a variety of streaming services for a low cost (e.g. Amazon, Tubi, Netflix,
Note that these films contain mature content and viewer discretion is advised.
Directed by Joseph Cedar.
Eliezer and Uriel Shkolnik are father and son as well as rival professors in Talmudic Studies. When both men learn that Eliezer will be lauded for his work, their complicated relationship reaches a new peak. Watch the trailer on imdb.com.
Have you already viewed Footnote and want to watch something new? We’ll also discuss The Wonders (2013), directed by Avi Nesher.
The complex relationship between a Jerusalem street artist and a mysterious, modern-day prophet being held prisoner in an abandoned apartment across the alleyway.