Events

A new chapter begins!

The Film Festival that we all love and look forward to is in its 20th year and getting an exciting update. Introducing The JCC International Jewish Film Festival - emphasis on the International! This change reflects our commitment to bring you a diverse and enriching cinematic experience from Jewish communities around the globe. To kick off the JCC International Jewish Film Festival this fall, we are screening films from Italy, France, Israel and the U.S. This festival will continue to feature films that celebrate Jewish culture, heritage and stories told through the lens of film.

Our fall schedule for the JCC International Jewish Film Festival is set, and we have plans to bring you new films throughout the year so you can enjoy the most up-to-date, exceptional films as they become available. The first film outside of our fall schedule will be screened in February 2025!

Join us on this year-long journey as we bring together community through the power of international films that showcase the mutual interests of the Jewish spirit, culture, traditions and humor.

All films are in person at The Cranford Theater
The Cranford Theater
25 North Avenue West, Cranford, NJ

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Director: Benny Fredman
Language: Hebrew with English subtitles
Running Time: 111 minutes

This is a drama based on a true story of an obsession that wreaks havoc on an entire community. A newly married young man’s ambition to open a computer store in his ultra-Orthodox Jerusalem neighborhood begets a shocking clash of tradition versus modernity. Devout yeshiva student Yair (Roy Nik) tries to support his family with a new business, introducing outside technology into the cloistered community. Despite efforts to adhere to strict Haredi rules, he faces vehement opposition from the locals, leading to rising tensions, the threat of violence, and marital strain, culminating in a decisive showdown. Nominated for nine Israeli Academy Awards, including Best Film, write-director Benny Fredman’s intense portrayal, based on personal experiences, offers a troubling yet potent commentary on the intersection of free will and religious dogmatism.

View the entire fall schedule

All films are in person at The Cranford Theater
The Cranford Theater
25 North Avenue West, Cranford, NJ

Ticket Price:  $18/film, Member Ticket Price: $15/film
Series Price (4 films): $68, Member Series Price: $56

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