Louisville Jewish Film Festival: Seven Blessings Live Film
Marie was two years old when she was given to her barren aunt, a common custom of Moroccan Jews at the time. Forty years later … Read More
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Louisville Jewish Film Festival: Shorts and Shots Event – SOLD OUT
This bourbon tasting and short film experience will be led by Executive Bourbon Steward, Phil Kollin. The evening will include … Read More
Louisville Jewish Film Festival: Opening Night Film and Reception featuring Remembering Gene Wilder – SOLD OUT
Ron Frank’s affectionate biographical documentary displays the full measure of Gene Wilder’s gifts as a comedic actor of great depth, a writer, a director, and a mensch … Read More
Louisville Jewish Film Festival: Rosenwald
Rosenwald, 90 minutes, USA, documentary Driven equally by the Jewish value of charity and the writngs of Booker T. Washington, Julius Rosenwald, the son of a peddler who rose to head Sears, donated his wealth and prestige to join with …
18th Annual Louisville Jewish Film Festival Brings Drama and Comedy to the Silver Screen
The Jewish Community Center’s Louisville Jewish Film Festival kicks off on Saturday, February 6, at Bellarmine University’s Cralle Theater with an opening reception in celebration of its 18th year, and a screening of the British comedy Dough, about a struggling … Read More
JHFE Grants Fund Many JCL Programs
A number of generous grants for the 2015-2016 fiscal year from the Jewish Heritage Fund for Excellence enrich Jewish community members of all ages and keep vital programs going strong. The JCC’s Seniors Department received $65,000 for its nutrition program, … Read More
Weather Forces some Film Festival Showings to be Rescheduled
This year’s Louisville Jewish Film Festival is well underway, and there have been several exciting events. Four films remain to be shown, so make your plans now. Zero Motivation, a zany, cynical comedy about three young women doing their mandatory … Read More