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SUMMARY:Among Neighbors\, Opening with documentary short Wallenberg
DESCRIPTION:This award-winning documentary blends exquisite animation with searing\neyewitness testimony to uncover the haunting story of a Polish town where\ncenturies of coexistence with its Jewish community collapsed in the shadow of\nWorld War II. This powerful film plays like a real-life murder mystery\,\nexposing profound arts of courage and devastating acts of cruelty. 100\nminutes\, English & Polish. \nOpening with documentary short **_Wallenberg_**(17 minutes\, English)\,\nrecounting how nearly 100\,000 Jews in German-occupied Hungary were saved by\nRaoul Wallenberg\, University of Michigan ‘35\, during the Holocaust. \nTickets: $12 advanced purchase. $15 at the door. \n**Silver Film Sponsor:** The Zekelman Holocaust Center\n**Bronze Film Sponsor:** CHAIM-Children of Holocaust Survivors Association in\nMichigan; David Horodoker Organization; The Voice/Vision Holocaust Survivor\nOral History Archive\n**Sponsor:** JLearn \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/14978
URL:https://thejdetroit.org/event/among-neighbors-opening-with-documentary-short-wallenberg/
LOCATION:The Berman Center For The Performing Arts 6600 W Maple Rd\,
CATEGORIES:Adults,Holocaust,Parking (free)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lenore Marwil Detroit Jewish Film Festival":MAILTO:filmfestival@jccdet.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260429T190000
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SUMMARY:Ethan Bloom
DESCRIPTION:This heartfelt coming-of-age comedy navigates the perils of love\, loss\, and\nspiritual identity as Ethan Bloom attempts to evade his Bar Mitzvah by\nconverting to Catholicism. Through the wisdom of an unconventional rabbi\, the\nlove of his complicated family and his first romance\, he discovers that faith\nisn’t about choosing sides—it’s about honoring who we really are. 95 minutes\,\nEnglish \nTickets: $12 advanced purchase. $15 at the door. \n**Silver Film Sponsor:** B’nai B’rith Great Lakes Region\n**Bronze Film Sponsors:** Adat Shalom Synagogue Sisterhood; Adult Education\nCommittee at Temple\nEmanu-El; National Council of Jewish Women | Michigan\n**Sponsor:** JKids and Families \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/14994
URL:https://thejdetroit.org/event/ethan-bloom/
LOCATION:The Berman Center For The Performing Arts 6600 W Maple Rd\,
CATEGORIES:Adults,Parking (free)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lenore Marwil Detroit Jewish Film Festival":MAILTO:filmfestival@jccdet.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260430T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260430T210000
DTSTAMP:20260428T105128
CREATED:20260303T145010Z
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SUMMARY:The Road Between Us
DESCRIPTION:_The Road Between Us c_ hronicles retired Israeli General Noam Tibon’s\nharrowing journey to rescue his family from Hamas terrorists invading their\nhome during the Oct. 7 massacre in an unforgettable story of heroism. The\naward-winning film explores themes of personal courage amidst chaos\, using\nreal footage to present a deeply personal perspective. 95 minutes\, English. \nTickets: $12 advanced purchase. $15 at the door. \n**Sponsor:** JLearn; Jlive; Women of The J \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/14995
URL:https://thejdetroit.org/event/the-road-between-us/
LOCATION:The Berman Center For The Performing Arts 6600 W Maple Rd\,
CATEGORIES:Adults,After October 7,English Speaking,Israel,Parking (free)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lenore Marwil Detroit Jewish Film Festival":MAILTO:filmfestival@jccdet.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260503T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260503T160000
DTSTAMP:20260428T105128
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SUMMARY:TOVAH: 50 Years on Broadway - The Life of Tovah Feldshuh - Patrons/Sponsors Meet & Greet Reception.
DESCRIPTION:This star-studded documentary celebrates Tovah Feldshuh’s remarkable career\nacross theatre\, film\, and TV\, while exploring her deep connection to Jewish\nidentity and enduring commitment to powerful female narratives. Through\nexclusive interviews and archival material\, _TOVAH: 50 Years on Broadway – The\nLife of Tovah Feldshuh_ presents a portrait of an artist whose influence\nextends far beyond the stage\, shaping generations of performers and audiences.\n60 minutes\, English. \n**In-person talk-back/Q &A: **with Tovah Feldshuh and producer/director David\nSerero. \nBecome a Film Festival Patron today and attend this event for free as part of\nyour Patron package\, including an exclusive Meet & Greet before the film:\n(https://give.thejdetroit.org/2026-detroit-jewish-film-festival-\npatrons) \n**Silver Film Sponsors:** SAJE\n**Bronze Film Sponsors:** Jewish Senior Life\n**Festival Co-Sponsor:** The Dorothy and Peter Brown Jewish Community Adult\nDay Program\n**Sponsors:** The Berman; Janice Charach Gallery \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/14997
URL:https://thejdetroit.org/event/tovah-50-years-on-broadway-the-life-of-tovah-feldshuh-patrons-sponsors-meet-greet-reception/
LOCATION:The Berman Center For The Performing Arts 6600 W Maple Rd\,
CATEGORIES:Adults,English Speaking,Music,Parking (free),Presentation,Special Guest,Women
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lenore Marwil Detroit Jewish Film Festival":MAILTO:filmfestival@jccdet.org
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SUMMARY:TOVAH: 50 Years on Broadway - The Life of Tovah Feldshuh - Film screening.
DESCRIPTION:This star-studded documentary celebrates Tovah Feldshuh’s remarkable career\nacross theatre\, film\, and TV\, while exploring her deep connection to Jewish\nidentity and enduring commitment to powerful female narratives. Through\nexclusive interviews and archival material\, _TOVAH: 50 Years on Broadway – The\nLife of Tovah Feldshuh_ presents a portrait of an artist whose influence\nextends far beyond the stage\, shaping generations of performers and audiences.\n60 minutes\, English. \n**In-person talk-back/Q &A: **with Tovah Feldshuh and producer/director David\nSerero. \nBecome a Film Festival Patron today and attend this event for free as part of\nyour Patron package\, including an exclusive Meet & Greet before the film:\n(https://give.thejdetroit.org/2026-detroit-jewish-film-festival-\npatrons) \n**Silver Film Sponsors:** SAJE\n**Bronze Film Sponsors:** Jewish Senior Life\n**Festival Co-Sponsor:** The Dorothy and Peter Brown Jewish Community Adult\nDay Program\n**Sponsors:** The Berman; Janice Charach Gallery \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/14997
URL:https://thejdetroit.org/event/tovah-50-years-on-broadway-the-life-of-tovah-feldshuh-film-screening/
LOCATION:The Berman Center For The Performing Arts 6600 W Maple Rd\,
CATEGORIES:Adults,English Speaking,Music,Parking (free),Presentation,Special Guest,Women
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lenore Marwil Detroit Jewish Film Festival":MAILTO:filmfestival@jccdet.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260504T190000
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SUMMARY:Labors of Love: The Life & Legacy of Henrietta Szold
DESCRIPTION:The extraordinary story of pioneering humanitarian Henrietta Szold\, voiced by\nTovah Feldshuh\, one of the most influential and inspiring Jewish American\nwomen of the 20th century and the founder of Hadassah. An intimate portrait of\nan unsung heroine and a stirring meditation on compassion and the power of one\nwoman’s vision to change the course of history. 80 minutes\, English. \nTickets: $12 advanced purchase. $15 at the door. \n**Silver Film Sponsor:** SAJE\n**Bronze Film Sponsors:** Cohn-Haddow Center for Judaic Studies; Hadassah\nGreater Detroit\n**Sponsors:** Ageless and Active; JLearn \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/14998
URL:https://thejdetroit.org/event/labors-of-love-the-life-legacy-of-henrietta-szold/
LOCATION:The Berman Center For The Performing Arts 6600 W Maple Rd\,
CATEGORIES:Adults,English Speaking,Israel,Parking (free),Philanthropy,Women
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lenore Marwil Detroit Jewish Film Festival":MAILTO:filmfestival@jccdet.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260505T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260505T203000
DTSTAMP:20260428T105128
CREATED:20260303T145014Z
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SUMMARY:Once Upon My Mother
DESCRIPTION:A box office mega hit\, this inspiring\, joyful\, and heartwarming film is based\non the true story of a Sephardic Jewish mother fiercely determined that her\nyoungest son lead a full life despite his physical setbacks. Blending humor\nwith deeply moving moments\, _Once Upon My Mother_ is a celebration of the\ntransformative power of unconditional love. 98 minutes\, French. \nTickets: $12 advanced purchase. $15 at the door. \n**Silver Film Sponsor:** Opening the Doors a program of Jewish Family Service\n**Bronze Film Sponsor:** Congregation Shaarey Zedek Sisterhood \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/15000
URL:https://thejdetroit.org/event/once-upon-my-mother/
LOCATION:The Berman Center For The Performing Arts 6600 W Maple Rd\,
CATEGORIES:Adults,Closed Captions,French Speaking,Parking (free)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lenore Marwil Detroit Jewish Film Festival":MAILTO:filmfestival@jccdet.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260506T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260506T210000
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CREATED:20260303T145015Z
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SUMMARY:Love\, Statistically Speaking\, featuring film short Double Happiness
DESCRIPTION:When an 80-year-old actuary teams up with his free-spirited granddaughter to\nnavigate a hilarious\, heartfelt quest for lost life insurance money\, he\ndiscovers along the way that life is full of surprises that can never be\nmeasured by numbers alone. This feel-good Israeli comedy features a notable\ncast including Yehoram Gaon\, Meshi Kleinstein\, and Michal Yanai. 108 minutes\,\nHebrew. \nOpening with short film** _Double Happiness_** __(17 minutes\, English)\, an\naward-winning romance/drama celebrating a heartwarming\, cross-cultural romance\nbetween a Jewish widow in NYC and a Chinese-American restaurant owner. \nTickets: $12 advanced purchase. $15 at the door. \n**Silver Film Sponsor:** Temple Israel\n**Bronze Film Sponsor:** Women of Temple Israel \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/15001
URL:https://thejdetroit.org/event/love-statistically-speaking-featuring-documentary-short-double-happiness/
LOCATION:The Berman Center For The Performing Arts 6600 W Maple Rd\,
CATEGORIES:Adults,Closed Captions,Hebrew Speaking,Israel,Parking (free)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lenore Marwil Detroit Jewish Film Festival":MAILTO:filmfestival@jccdet.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260721T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260721T210000
DTSTAMP:20260428T105128
CREATED:20260307T150507Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Shorts: Three Great Documentaries with Michigan Connections!
DESCRIPTION:**SAVE THE DATE!** Join us for three great documentaries with Michigan\nconnections: \n**_Only  Twice A Year _**About the Beth Olem cemetery\, inside the GM Poletown\nplant in Hamtramck.\n(Documentary; English; 35 minutes)\n** **\n**_Sapiro  v. Ford: The Jew Who Sued Henry Ford_**\nJewish lawyer\, Aaron Sapiro takes on automobile magnate Henry Ford\,\nchallenging Ford’s antisemitic attacks with an unprecedented libel suit in a\nDetroit federal court that riveted the nation.\n(Documentary; English; 69 minutes)\n** **\n**_Mark  Schwartz: Luthier\, Mentor\, Champion of the Arts!_**\nProfiles Flint resident Mark Schwartz\, who has devoted his life to the local\narts community for fifty years – one instrument\, one student\, one repair at a\ntime. (Documentary; English; 10 minutes) \n**Silver Film Sponsor:** SAJE\n**Bronze Film Sponsor:** ADL Michigan; Temple Israel Brotherhood \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/15093
URL:https://thejdetroit.org/event/summer-shorts-three-great-documentaries-with-michigan-connections/
LOCATION:The Berman Center For The Performing Arts 6600 W Maple Rd\,
CATEGORIES:Adults,Parking (free)
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