National Endowment for Arts profiles ‘largest Jewish film festival in the world’ The Atlanta Jewish Film Festival, which received a grant from the independent U.S. federal agency in January, is on the cusp of its 25th birthday. May 28, 2024
Richmond Jewish food festival canceled due to threats, security costs “We didn’t feel like we had it in us to pull off a massive event,” said Rabbi Dovid Asher, director of the city’s Keneseth Beth Israel synagogue. Dec. 19, 2023
Film in Chattanooga Jewish screening refers to ‘Occupied West Bank’ Seven movies are part of an annual film festival, with one of the, “The Future,” prompting some concern over terminology. David Swindle Oct. 12, 2023
Arts festival encourages New Yorkers to meet the Israeli artist next door The Israeli Artists Project hopes that the Stav Festival, which affords “a picture of Israeli culture outside the lens of politics and religion,” will become an annual event. Mike Wagenheim Oct. 2, 2023
Stav Festival to fuse Israeli art, stage and musical performances The artists aim “to present Israel beyond the headlines, highlighting its rich artistic heritage and contemporary creativity,” says the project’s founder. Sept. 26, 2023
Wisconsin Jewish food fest to feature international dishes, entertainment On tap for the fifth annual event in Mequon: shawarma, falafel, pastrami, corned beef and matzah-ball soup. Aug. 2, 2023
A film on Menachem Begin hits home for an Israeli musician “Upheaval” is part of a larger effort to tell the story of the Jewish nation’s founding to young Jews, many of whom have barely a passing knowledge of the country, its accomplishments and its continuing struggles to survive. Judith Fleischer Jan. 27, 2021
Carlebach moshav rises from the ashes: Record crowd for country fair shows their support “It is a testament to the members’ determination to not only carry on but to forge ahead despite the daunting work that lies ahead ... and just how important the moshav is for Klal Yisrael,” said Rabbi Avraham Arieh Trugman. Deborah Fineblum Oct. 24, 2019
Lodz, Poland hosts its first-ever Jewish festival “The Festival of Tranquility” began with a night of Torah study in honor of Shavuot, when Jews traditionally gather to learn. The following day featured a tour of the city and its historical landmarks. June 13, 2019