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Jewish film

From "My Name Is Sara," written by David Himmelstein.
Posted inFilm

A talk with my dad, screenwriter of ‘My Name Is Sara,’ his first Jewish film

Drew Himmelstein by Drew Himmelstein February 4, 2021
A scene from "The Vigil."
Posted inTV & Film

‘The Vigil’: An ex-Hasidic man’s harrowing night with the dead

Laura Pall by Laura Paull February 4, 2021February 4, 2021
Chef Michael Solomonov interviews people about their traditional foods in the 2017 documentary  “In Search of Israeli Cuisine.”  (Photo/Menemsha Films)
Posted inTV & Film

East Bay Jewish film fest serves up food films and chef talks to sate your cravings

Laura Pall by Laura Paull January 14, 2021
Dana Nachman (center) during the filming of her 2018 documentary "Pick of the Litter." (Photo/Courtesy Nachman)
Posted inTalking With ...

Q&A: A documentary filmmaker who loves dogs and Batkid

by Liz Harris November 19, 2020November 23, 2020
“The Art of Waiting,” an Israeli film about a couple struggling to get pregnant, will screen online as part of the Silicon Valley Jewish Film Festival.
Posted inTV & Film

Streaming services open up a world of Jewish stories

Brandon Schuster by Brandon Schuster August 26, 2020
A screenshot from ChaiFlicks, a Jewish-themed streaming platform.
Posted inFilm

ChaiFlicks, the ‘Jewish Netflix,’ launches with 150 movies and TV series

by Stephen Silver and JTA August 12, 2020
a black and white illustration of an old woman doing a crossword
Posted inTV & Film

Jewish Film Institute announces completion grants to ‘secure the future of Jewish storytelling’

Laura Pall by Laura Paull July 14, 2020
Michael Stuhlberg as Larry Gopnik in the Coen Brothers' "A Serious Man."
Posted inTV

8 great Jewish movies only a click away

by Michael Fox June 9, 2020June 10, 2020
Israeli film "Working Woman" is the star film of the 2019 Silicon Valley Jewish Film Festival.
Posted inTV & Film

Amos Oz, ‘Fiddler’ doc and more at Silicon Valley Jewish film fest

Laura Pall by Laura Paull October 21, 2019
Noah Schnapp (right) as the aspiring chef Abe and Seu Jorge as his culinary mentor in "Abe"
Posted inFilm

Food, Christmas, ‘Fiddler’ and more at Sonoma Jewish film fest

Laura Pall by Laura Paull October 2, 2019October 2, 2019

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