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A still from "Tell Me Everything," the opening night film of the 2026 San Francisco Jewish Film Festival. (Courtesy SFJFF)
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San Francisco Jewish Film Festival’s 2026 lineup: 65 films and an award for Rachel Bloom

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(Photo/Aaron Levy-Wolins) by Lea Loeb June 17, 2026June 18, 2026

The lineup for the 46th annual San Francisco Jewish Film Festival boasts 65 films from 17 countries, including eight world premieres — a record number for the event. The SFJFF, […]

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In new PBS series, SFSU prof looks at complicated Jewish views around race relations

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