Explore the rich visual traditions of Arabic, Hebrew, and Persian calligraphy through historical, spiritual, and artistic lenses in this pop-up gallery and artist talk. Educator, community builder and artist Ruben…
Baruch Auerbach, (Maor Schwietzer) is already an "Alter", a Yeshiva guy who missed the time when he was eligible to marry and has since been living in a Yeshiva in a small room, when he receives an assignment…
When a young Persian-American Jewish woman reveals her Muslim fiancé to her family, she's forced to choose between love and tradition. Set in present-day Los Angeles, the film confronts taboo…
Following a weird dream he had, Prosper takes his entire neighbourhood to the grave of the Baba Sali in Netivot, but the driver takes a wrong turn. Year: 2023 Runtime:…
The Last Righteous Man portrays the story of the Abuhazira family, a Jewish-Moroccan dynasty that has been leading Jewish-Moroccan and Israeli communities for two centuries. Through the story of Baba…
At just 20 years old, Yosef Dadosh was one of 3,000 Libyan Jews deported by the Italians to the Giado concentration camp—an often-overlooked corner of Holocaust history. Amid the searing…
Join us in a historic space to meet other young community members, enjoy a delicious Sephardic dinner, and elevate our week by celebrating Shabbat. Space is limited - please RSVP…
Join us for the grand finale of the 27th New York Sephardic Jewish Film Festival with an extraordinary live performance by legendary French-Algerian singer Enrico Macias. Known for his soulful…
Oded Halahmy Alongside his work as a sculptor, painter, poet, and chef, Oded Halahmy has produced at least thirty documentaries and over fifty films in the last sixty years, including:…
16th of June 1904 is a date Joyce readers know well and celebrate: on that date, the Ulysses novel unfolds over the course of twenty-four hours. Its hero, Leopold Bloom,…
'Does Paganism Persist in Our Midst?' One of the key texts to ponder is "Happy the man who makes the Lrd his trust, who turns not to pagan idols or…
Join us for a deeper look into life and works of the prolific paytan, musician and Torah scholar Rabbi Israel Najara (c. 1550-1625/8) whose songs became central to the performed…
