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 (except when otherwise noted) 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,
Note that these films contain mature content and viewer discretion is advised.
Directed by Rama Burshtein
At 32, Michal is finally looking forward to the comfort and security of marriage, when she is blindsided by her fiancé’s decision to call off the wedding with only a month’s notice. Unwilling to return to lonely single life, Michal decides to put her trust in fate and continue with her wedding plans, believing Mr. Right will appear by her chosen date. Confident she will find a match made in heaven, she books a venue, sends out invitations and buys a wedding dress, as her skeptical mother and sister look on with trepidation. As the day of the ceremony grows closer and no suitor appears, Michal puts everything on the line to find happiness.
This film is available to stream on Kanopy.com.