saturday/19

“The Dove Flyer.” Film about the Iraqi Jewish community in the 1940s through the eyes of a 16-year-old boy. Followed by a panel discussion. Part of Carmel Valley Jewish Film Festival. At Golden Bough Playhouse, Carmel. 6:30 p.m. dessert reception, 7:30 p.m. film and panel. $12-$30. www.carmeljff.org

sunday/20

“Deli Man.” Closing-night film about the history of the Jewish deli in America, preceded by a deli buffet and followed by Q&A with Wild Thyme Deli chef Terry Teplitsky. Part of Carmel Jewish Film Festival. At Congregation Beth Israel, 5716 Carmel Valley Road, Carmel. 6 p.m. $6-$32. www.carmeljff.org

tuesday/22

“Raise the Roof.” Film documenting the efforts of artists and students to restore a wooden Polish synagogue from the 18th century. Part of film series sponsored by Osher Marin JCC and the Jewish Film Institute. At JCC, 200 N. San Pedro Road, San Rafael. 7 p.m. $10-$36. www.marinjcc.org

“Partner With the Enemy.” Documentary following two women, one Palestinian and one Israeli, attempting to go into business together. In Hebrew with English subtitles. Part of Sonoma JCC Israeli Film Festival. At Rialto Cinemas, 6868 McKinley St., Sebastopol. 7:30 p.m. $12. www.tinyurl.com/jccsoco-filmfest

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