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Nov 12
Film Festival

Film Festival Spotlight: Here We Are

By Hillary Wenk

Here We Are is a heartwarming film of the love a father has for his son. Aharon has devoted his life to raising his son Uri. They live together in a gentle routine, away from the real world. But Uri is autistic, and now as a young adult it might be time for him to […] Learn More ›

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Nov 5
Film Festival

Film Festival Spotlight: Mossad

By Abby Ashkenazi

Need a good laugh? Mossad is a laugh out loud film; it was funny and fun to watch. This is not the usual gritty Israeli movie complete with sex, political conflict, war and teen angst that does well at film festivals, but not at the Israeli box office. Blue and white films have come a long way! Mossad […] Learn More ›

Oct 29
Film Festival

Film Festival Spotlight: Asia

By Ilene Uhlmann

One of the joys of directing the JCC Chicago Jewish Film Festival is the opportunity to experience the breadth of Jewish films that are being made each year. Ruth Pribar’s first feature film, Asia, is a powerful film about the relationship between a mother and her teenaged daughter. Beyond the normal tension that one might expect […] Learn More ›

Feb 18
Film Festival

Why A Jewish Film Festival

By Ilene Uhlmann

Arts and Ideas is a relatively new department for JCC Chicago, an organization that has been an integral part of Chicago’s Jewish community for well over 100 years. As we continue to make significant impact with thriving Early Childhood programs, Apachi Day Camp, Camp Chi and JSC, and more, we sought opportunities to create those […] Learn More ›

Menashe: Sundance Film Festival
Aug 3
Arts, Film Festival

Menashe: Sundance Film Festival Breakout Hit Opens in Chicago

By Elizabeth Abrams

As I sat down last week to watch the screening of a film made entirely in Yiddish, set in a secretive, ultra-Orthodox Jewish New York neighborhood, I wasn’t sure what to expect and how (or even if) I would connect with these characters. But moments in, I was curious and fascinated by the script, the […] Learn More ›

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Mar 8
Arts, Film Festival

Chicago Jewish Film Festival Special Events

By JCC Chicago

The Chicago Jewish Film Festival opens on March 10th at eight city and suburban venues. The diverse selection of culturally significant films will inspire, excite, educate and engage audiences of all ages. Check out the list below of special events, screenings and speakers for many of the talked-about films of the festival.   Thursday, March […] Learn More ›

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