Gritty documentary depicts life on Israeli streets
The San Francisco Jewish Film Festival will present a screening of the Israeli documentary “Naf — A Street Kid,” which depicts the life of a homeless Jewish teen in Jerusalem. The film screens 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19 at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, 701 Mission Street, San Francisco.
Director Moshe Alafi chose as his subject Israeli rapper Naf, who lived with his Orthodox family until age 14, when he declared himself secular. After being banished him his home, the 16-year-old lived on the streets, surviving drug addiction and sexual assault. Yet he fought back, using his musical talent to find his way.
Tickets are $6-$8. For more information, call (415) 978-2787.
Author visits Marin JCC lunch series
Bob Morris, author of “Assisted Living: True Tales of Double Dating With My Dad,” will be at the Osher Marin JCC’s lunch program Nov. 21.
Morris’ memoir is a love story, sprinkled with Yiddish humor, about the complications of Jewish parent-child relations and the struggles of the dating world.
Lunch will be served at noon followed by Morris’ discussion at 12:45 p.m. The program costs $4 to $10. For more information, call (415) 444-8000 or visit www.marinjcc.org.
Matisyahu coming to Warfield in S.F.
Chassidic reggae singing sensation Matisyahu will return to the Bay Area on Nov. 23.
Known for mixing traditional Jewish themes with reggae sounds, Matisyahu will perform at the Warfield with opening acts Flobots and Chester French. He’ll preview songs from his new album, due out in early 2009.
The Warfield show will begin at 8 p.m. Tickets are $27.50 to $30. The Warfield is at 982 Market St., S.F.