saturday/22
“Yam’s Journey.” Israeli documentary about a teen boy with cerebral palsy traveling with his father to Europe for his bar mitzvah. Part of International Disability Film Festival. In Hebrew with English subtitles. At the Magnes, 2121 Allston Way, Berkeley. 1 p.m. $12. www.superfestfilm.com
thursday/27
Silicon Valley Jewish Film Festival. Opening night of 25th annual festival includes documentary “Hagiga: The Story of Israeli Cinema” (in Hebrew with English subtitles), Q&A with producer Arik Bernstein and actor Mike Burstyn, and reception. At Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. 7:30 p.m. $45. www.svjff.org (See story, 26)
tuesday/1
“Gett: The Trial of Viviane Amsalem.” Film about a woman’s prolonged, infuriating legal battle to get a divorce in Israel. In Hebrew with English subtitles. At the Magnes, 2121 Allston Way, Berkeley. 6 p.m. Free, but RSVP required. www.tinyurl.com/magnes-israeli-films