Film & Books
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Gas, Food & Lodging: A Roadside Architecture History with Mike Jackson
Join us for a presentation that look at the early development of highways such as Route 66 and the new forms of architecture of the American roadside.
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Book Discussion
Discussion with author of Why Jews Do That or 30 Questions Your Rabbi Never Answered with Rabbi Avram Mlotek. This is a terrific look into the Jewish religion, answering all the tough questions you've been afraid to ask.
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Shalom Bollywood
Join Moderator Aaron Masliansky the Producer and Host of the podcast, “Inside the Skev,” to discuss Shalom Bollywood.
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Q&A: Shoelaces
Join Keshet Chief Executive Officer Jennifer Phillips as she discusses Shoelaces with filmmaker Yankul Goldwasser.
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When Time Stopped
View a discussion of When Time Stopped: A Memoir of My Father’s War and What Remains with author Ariana Neumann
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They Ain’t Ready for Me
Explore larger issues that are playing out in today’s America – increasing racial tensions, rising inequality levels and a growing sense of atomization and alienation.
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Discussion with author of Mistress of the Ritz Melanie Benjamin
Based on true events, Mistress of the Ritz is a taut tale of suspense wrapped up in a love story for the ages, the inspiring story of a woman and a man who discover the best in each other amid the turbulence of war.
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200 Objects that Made History in Lake and McHenry Counties
Every artifact tells a story. Learn about the history of Lake County.
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Presentation: On the Chocolate Trail
Rabbi Deborah Prinz author of On the Chocolate Trail: A Delicious Adventure Connecting Jews, Religions, History, Travel, Rituals and Recipes to the Magic of Cacao.
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LIVE Book Discussion: The Spiritual Gardener
Join author Andrew Becker as he discusses the chapter on Horseradish and what Judaism says about bitterness in our lives and the chapter on Old Catalpa the value of aging and maturity in his book The Spiritual Gardener: Insights from The Jewish Tradition To Help Your Garden Grow.
VIDEO LIBRARY
Films for Rental and Download
The JCC Chicago Jewish Film Festival is proud to bring you over 75 films here. Some films are FREE (with Amazon Prime Membership) and between $0.99 and $4.99 (depending on the streaming service iTunes, Amazon, KinoNow, Go2Films, etc.). Browse our library to learn about each film, choose your favorite(s), select your platform, relax and enjoy!
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Discussion with Actor Joe Mantegna
Watch back and insightful conversations with our special guest, Tony Award-winning actor Joe Mantegna.
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JCC Chicago Jewish Film Festival Discussion: Shepherd, The Story of a Jewish Dog
Rewatch the post film conversation of “Shepherd, The Story of a Jewish Dog“ moderated by Aaron Masliansky, Producer and Host, “Inside the Skev Podcast” with Lynn Roth, Director and August Maturo, Director.
