sunday | 13
“The 50 Years War: Israel and the Arabs.” Jewish War Veterans will present a screening of the 2000 documentary. At the Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. 11 a.m. Free. (650) 223-7187.
“Faces of Israel.” Screening and discussion with filmmaker Amy Beth Oppenheimer. At Congregation Netivot Shalom, 1316 University Ave., Berkeley. 6 p.m. Free. www.facesthemovie.com. Also on Nov. 16 at Temple Isaiah, 3800 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette. 7 p.m. Free. (925) 283-8575.
“Jews and Baseball: An American Love Story,” 1 p.m. “Restoration,” 3 p.m. “Jewish Soldiers in Blue and Gray,” 5:30 p.m. “Intimate Grammar,” 7:30 p.m. Silicon Valley Jewish Film Festival. At Camera 12 Theater, 201 S. Second St., San Jose. $9.50-$10.98. www.svjff.org.
monday | 14
“Between Two Worlds.” Film screening followed by Q&A with filmmakers Alan Snitow and Deborah Kaufman. At Smith Rafael Film Center, 1118 Fourth St., San Rafael. 7 p.m. $5.50-$10.25. Also Nov. 15 at JCC East Bay, 1414 Walnut St., Berkeley. 7:30 p.m. $6-$8. www.btwthemovie.og.
tuesday | 15
“Mom and Dad, I Have Something to Tell You.” Documentary about sexual identity followed by Q&A with the filmmaker, Israeli TV personality Assi Azar. At Opera Plaza Cinemas, 601 Van Ness Ave., S.F. 7 p.m. Free. RSVP to [email protected].
wednesday | 16
“Names of Love.” French romantic comedy followed by discussion, part of ongoing “New to DVD” event. At JCC East Bay, 1414 Walnut St., Berkeley. 7 p.m. Free. (510) 848-0237.
thursday | 17
“Undercover in Damascus.” Documentary about famous Israeli spy Eli Cohen who infiltrated the Syrian government. His brother, Avraham Cohen, will speak after the film. At Community Activities Building, 1400 Roosevelt Ave., Redwood City. 7:45 p.m. $15-$20. RSVP to (650) 232-0995.
“In Another Lifetime.” Film by Elisabeth Scharang about the last days of World War II for Hungarian Jews. At JCC East Bay, 1414 Walnut St., Berkeley. 7:30 p.m. $6-$8. (510) 848-0237.
“A Matter of Size.” Comedy about sumo wrestling and body image in Israel. Mini sumo demonstration before film. Silicon Valley Jewish Film Festival. At Cubberley Theater, 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. 7:30 p.m. $11-$13. www.svjff.org.
sunday | 20
“The Human Resources Manager.” Film based on the novel “A Woman in Jerusalem” by Israeli writer A.B. Yehoshua. At Peninsula JCC, 800 Foster City Blvd., Foster City. 2 p.m. $6. (650) 212-7522.
“100 Voices: A Journey Home.” Documentary about Jewish music in Poland with a performance by local cantors after the screening. Silicon Valley Jewish Film Festival. At Camera 12 Theater, 201 S. Second St., San Jose. 3 p.m. $11-$13. www.svjff.org.
“Unmasked Judeophobia: The Threat to Civilization.” Tammi Rossman-Benjamin, a featured commentator in the documentary, will lead post-screening discussion. At BlueLight Cinemas 5, 21275 Stevens Creek Blvd., Cupertino. 7 p.m. $10. www.bluelightcinemas.com.