FILM FESTIVAL

Experience the power of storytelling through film at Beyond the Screen: Jewish Annual Film Festival. This special event showcases compelling documentaries, feature films, and award-winning selections that explore Jewish life, culture, history, and universal themes that resonate with audiences of all backgrounds.
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More than just a series of screenings, the festival invites viewers to engage with the ideas and stories behind each film. Select screenings may include guest speakers, filmmaker discussions, and community conversations that deepen the experience and spark meaningful dialogue.
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Join us for an inspiring cinematic celebration that entertains, enlightens, and connects our community through the art of film.

The Story: When a mysterious letter arrives after her mother's death, Esther journeys from America to Israel to uncover a hidden family secret. As past and present intertwine, she discovers a powerful story of love, identity, and choices that echo across generations.

The Story: As his Bar Mitzvah approaches, thirteen-year-old Ethan Bloom finds himself questioning faith, identity, and where he truly belongs. Filled with humor and heart, this coming-of-age story follows one boy's unexpected spiritual journey toward self-discovery.

The Story: When her son is born with a club foot, Esther refuses to accept the limitations others place before him. Spanning decades, this inspiring true story celebrates a mother's unwavering determination, resilience, and the extraordinary power of unconditional love.

The Story: Discover the little-known Jewish influence behind legendary songwriter Woody Guthrie. Through music, history, and personal relationships, this documentary reveals how New York's vibrant Jewish community shaped the life, legacy, and songs of an American icon.

The Story: Brussels, 1940. As war looms across Europe, a young actress and a gifted radio sound engineer meet inside Belgium's famed broadcasting house. Bound by storytelling and music, their romance unfolds against the growing uncertainty of a changing world.

The Story: A struggling musician returns to her childhood Jewish summer camp to mentor a quirky group of misfit campers. As the camp faces closure, unexpected friendships, laughter, and teamwork inspire everyone to rediscover the true meaning of community.

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The Ice Cream Man

The Story: Based on an incredible true story, beloved ice cream shop owner Ernst Cahn's courage sparks one of history's largest anti-Nazi protests. This powerful film honors resilience, sacrifice, and the extraordinary impact one person can have against injustice.

‍Hold on to Your Music, A Mother's Legacy
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The Story: Three generations of Jewish women confront the lasting impact of the Holocaust through music, memory, and family. Spanning Vienna, London, and Los Angeles, this moving story explores healing, resilience, and the enduring power of legacy.

‍Kinder Doll: A Kindertransport Story

The Story: Inspired by the Kindertransport rescue mission, this touching story follows two children fleeing Nazi-occupied Europe with only a treasured teddy bear and doll. Their emotional journey captures hope, courage, and the strength to begin again.

The Story: Retired Israeli General Noam Tibon races into danger to rescue his family during the October 7, 2023 terrorist attacks in Israel. This gripping documentary chronicles courage, sacrifice, and the extraordinary determination to protect loved ones.

The Story: As World War II begins, celebrated pianist François Touraine faces an impossible decision. To save the woman he loves—a Jewish music teacher—he must perform in Germany, confronting impossible choices where love, survival, and morality collide.

The Story: After the birth of her first child, a newly religious woman becomes convinced her husband is no longer the man she married. This compelling mystery explores love, faith, identity, and the quiet transformations that test every relationship.

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