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Welcome to the 6^th anniversary of the Rehoboth Beach Jewish Film Festival presented by the Rehoboth Beach Film Society in partnership with the Seaside Jewish Community.

The mission of this event is to deepen awareness of Jewish cultures and experiences, and to explore community differences and commonalities through the art of film.

Despite the ongoing presence of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Planning Committee was determined to present an affordable, modified format this year offering safe options. Their efforts resulted in both virtual viewings at home and in-theater screenings with safe-distance, reduced seating at the Cinema Art Theater. The commitment of Planning Committee members Marsha Davis, Helen Gates, Marty Rosensweig, and Fran Saltzman can only be described as outstanding.

Hopefully you will be able to enjoy several of the six selected films from five different countries offering comedy, drama, and documentaries.

JFF – VIRTUAL FILM – THE LAST SUPPER

CLICK TO VIEW TRAILER: May 28 – Jun 3 | Virtual Cinema only

On the day Adolf Hitler comes to power, the German-Jewish family Glickstein joins together for a family dinner. Most of them however (like so many other Germans at that time) don´t take the Nazis seriously. When young Leah reveals her plans to emigrate from Berlin to Palestine, her family starts disputing. Her father Aaron can´t see any reason to leave Germany, the country of their ancestors and the country he risked his life for during the first World War. But when Michael, Leah´s younger brother, indicates that he actually is an ardent admirer of the national socialist movement, the family is on the brink of being torn apart. [2018, Germany, 80 min, in German with English subtitles, Not Rated].

VISIT PAGE TO REGISTER FOR STREAMING VIEW: https://www.rehobothfilm.com/event/jewish-film-festival/

JFF – CHEWDAISM: A TASTE OF JEWISH MONTREAL

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Fri, May 28 – Jun 3

This film is hosted by Marty Rosensweig

In-theater only

This entertaining documentary follows zany duo Jamie and Eli as they discover the roots of the Montreal’s Jewish community. They visit a series of classical Jewish eateries and explore their heritage by eating their way across the city. Along the way they meet with various guests and share tales and wonderful meals. [2018, Canada, 62 min, Not Rated].

Location: Cinema Art Theater

Admission

• $12.00 RBFS Members
• $12.00 General

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JFF – SHARED LEGACIES

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Fri, Jun 4 – June 10

This film is hosted by Sara & Jeffrey Rosen

In-theater (CAT) and Virtual Cinema

The crucial historical lessons of Black-Jewish cooperation are revisited and revived in this utterly fascinating, urgent call to action. This documentary is an insightful and timely reminder of the importance of communities coming together to denounce hate and injustice. Pivotal events come alive through a treasure trove of archival materials, narrated by eyewitnesses, activists, Holocaust survivors, and leaders of the movement, such as Congressman John Lewis, former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Andrew  Young, Rabbi Alvin Sugarman, Oscar-winning actor Louis Gossett Jr., and members of the King family. [2020, USA, 97 min, Not Rated].

VISIT PAGE TO REGISTER FOR STREAMING VIEW: https://www.rehobothfilm.com/event/jewish-film-festival/

Location: Cinema Art Theater

Admission

• $12.00 RBFS Members
• $12.00 General

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JFF – THE CROSSING

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Fri, Jun 11 – Jun 17

This film is hosted by Fran Saltzman

In-theater (CAT) and Virtual Cinema 

“The Crossing” tells the story of the adventurous 10-year-old Gerda and her brother Otto, whose parents are in the Norwegian resistance movement during the Second World War. One day, just before Christmas in 1942, Gerda and Otto’s parents are arrested, leaving the siblings on their own. Following the arrest, they discover two Jewish children, Sarah and Daniel, hidden in a secret cupboard in their basement at home. It is now up to Gerda and Otto to finish what their parents started: To help Sarah and Daniel flee from the Nazis across the border to neutral Sweden and reunite them with their parents. This drama is about the confidence, uncompromising loyalty and great courage you can find in even the youngest of children. [2020, Norway, in Norwegian with English subtitles, 90 min, Not Rated].

VISIT PAGE TO REGISTER FOR VIRTUAL CINEMA: https://www.rehobothfilm.com/event/jewish-film-festival/

Location: Cinema Art Theater

Admission

• $12.00 RBFS Members
• $12.00 General

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JFF – HERE WE ARE

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Fri, Jun 18 – Jun 24

This film is hosted by Helen Gates

In-theater (CAT) and Virtual Cinema

Aharon has devoted his life to raising his son Uri. They live together in a gentle routine, away from the real world. But Uri is autistic, and now as a young adult it might be time for him to live in a specialized home. While on their way to the institution, Aharon decides to run away with his son and hits the road, knowing that Uri is not ready for this separation. Or is it, in fact, his father who is not ready? [2020, Israel, 92 min, Not Rated, Hebrew with English subtitles].

*On Sunday, Jun 20 guest speaker Fran Mckenna will lead a post-screening discussion.

VISIT PAGE TO REGISTER FOR STREAMING VIEW: https://www.rehobothfilm.com/event/jewish-film-festival/

Location: Cinema Art Theater

Admission

• $12.00 RBFS Members
• $12.00 General

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JFF – KISS ME KOSHER

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Fri, Jun 25 – Jul 1

This film is hosted by Marsha Davis

In-theater (CAT) and Virtual Cinema

A subversive love story between clashing cultures and families, “Kiss Me Kosher” is a romantic-comedy misadventure crossing all borders. When two generations of Israeli women fall for a German woman and a Palestinian man, chaos follows. What happens with lovers who don’t fit but do belong together? [2021, Israel/Germany, 74 min, Not Rated].

VISIT PAGE TO REGISTER FOR STREAMING VIEW: https://www.rehobothfilm.com/event/jewish-film-festival/

Location: Cinema Art Theater

Admission

• $12.00 RBFS Members
• $12.00 General

Click on the desired screening times for tickets

posted with permission from rehobothfilmsociety.com