friday/1

“The Kindergarten Teacher.” Israeli film about the relationship between a kindergarten teacher and a 5-year-old poetry prodigy she takes under her wing. Part of San Francisco International Film Festival. At Sundance Kabuki Cinema, 881 Post St., S.F. 3 p.m. Also May 2 at 6:15 p.m. and May 5 at 8:45 p.m. $10-$15. www.sffs.org

“Jerusalem.” IMAX tour through the city’s 5,000-year history. At Tech Museum of Innovation, 201 S. Market St., San Jose.  Two screenings daily through May 31. $8-$10. www.thetech.org

sunday/3

“Food Stamped.” Documentary follows local filmmaker Yoav Potash and wife Shira, a nutritionist, as they try to maintain a healthy diet on a food-stamp budget. Followed by Q&A. Proceeds support Hazon. At Congregation Netivot Shalom, 1316 University Ave., Berkeley. 6:30 p.m. $10-$20. www.netivotshalom.org

“Zero Motivation.” Israeli satirical film about female Israeli army recruits, followed by a discussion on gender equality and the status of women in Israel. At Congregation B’nai Shalom, 74 Eckley Lane, Walnut Creek. 1 p.m. $10-$15. www.bshalom.org

tuesday/12

“Amos Oz: The Nature of Dreams.” Documentary about the celebrated Israeli writer. In English, German and Hebrew with English subtitles. Discussion to follow; part of book group. At Jewish Community Library, 1835 Ellis St., S.F. 7 p.m. Free. www.jewishcommunitylibrary.org

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