Silicon Valley Jewish Film Festival

About the Event

Celebrate With Us Through Ritual, Art, Magic, Music, And Good Company Under The Stars As We Celebrate A World That Honors All Life!

Schedule Of Events:

6:00PM
Converts: The Journey of Becoming Jewish
DocumentaryView all films tagged "Documentary"
Converts: The Journey of Becoming Jewish is a documentary series that follows several non-Jews from around the world as they go through the conversion process to Judaism. The series explores the motivations and experiences of these individuals as they learn about andembrace Jewish culture, history, and religion. Diana from Costa Rica found out about her Spanish-Portuguese Jewish roots from a high school genealogy project. She had always felt a connection to Judaism, and after learning about her heritage, she decided to convert. Adam from Toronto was raised as a Pentecostal Christian, but he began to question his beliefs as a teenager. He was drawn to Judaism's intellectual rigor and its emphasis on social justice. Bianka from Warsaw was looking for a community and asense of belonging. She found both in Judaism, which she says has given her a new sense of purpose in life.All of the individuals featured in the series are on a journey of self-discovery. They are negotiating their relationships with family, friends, and significant others as they embrace their new faith. They are also searching for identity and connection, and they find both in Judaism. Through following the conversion process of these individuals, we are vicariously exposed to arrange of Jewish ideas and practices. We learn about the history of Judaism, its sacred texts, and its rituals. We also meet the teachers and guides who help these individuals along their journey.

8:30PM
Children of Nobody
DramaView all films tagged "Drama"
Living on the fringes of Israeli society, troubled boys must band together to save the shelter for at-risk youth that has kept them off the streets. For generations, altruistic surrogate mother, Margalit (Tiki Dayan), provided loving refuge to victims of neglect and violence in a shabby house on Tel Aviv's outskirts. When tragedy strikes, it's up to right-hand man Jackie (Roy Assaf) to keep the home from corrupt property developers, and assuage a social worker's scrutiny. With tough love from "big brother" Jackie, the young men must now be accountable for their own lives, and save their refuge from a dire fate. Inspired by a true story, this compassionate drama gives voice to those on the periphery, often unnoticed and uncared for.

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