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Luzer Twersky in "No Name Restaurant." (Courtesy Menemsha Films)
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Carmel Jewish film fest features Jews in Sweden, in space and beyond

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(Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Maya Mirsky October 16, 2025October 16, 2025
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It was once Sweden’s only news broadcast — what did it say about Israel?

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Janina Jaworska is featured in "Among Neighbors." (Courtesy of 8 Above)
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Bay Area-linked documentary about post-war Polish village reveals dark secrets

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How books, film and TV seek to make sense of Oct. 7

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‘One Big Happy Family’ gets laughs from a DNA test surprise

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"Tatami" tells the story of an Iranian athlete asked to fake an injury to avoid an Israeli opponent. (Courtesy SVJFF)
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Silicon Valley Jewish Film Fest includes movie with Israeli and Iranian co-directors

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Scarlett Johansson’s very Jewish directorial debut coming to Bay Area

by J. Staff September 17, 2025September 17, 2025
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Drama about Palestinian boy is Israel’s Oscar entry amid Hollywood boycott of Israeli film institutions

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Hollywood’s boycott of Israeli filmmakers is an act of spectacular self-sabotage

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