Dec 19, 2024
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- The 16th Annual Israeli and Jewish Film Festival is returning to Richmond in January. The festival, hosted by the Weinstein JCC, will span from Jan. 7 through Jan. 26, with the intent of fostering an understanding of Israeli and Jewish culture. It's part of the 2024-2025 Arts + Ideas Season. According to organizers, tickets are included in the Arts + Ideas subscription. Those who aren't subscribed can purchase a ticket for $12 for Weinstein JCC members, or $15 for nonmembers. An all-films pass can be purchased for $65 for JCC members or for $84 for nonmembers. To view the festival's full schedule, visit Weinstein JCC's website. The following are films that will be shown in the festival: We Will Dance Again 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 7 Shown at The Byrd Theatre, located at 2908 West Cary Street Co-presented by Jewish Community Federation of Richmond; a 90-minute documentary in English and Hebrew with English subtitles; recommended for ages 16+ due to some images and content that may be disturbing; pre-registration is required and must present government-issued ID at check-in; free for students; parking at the deck directly behind the theatre off Colonial Avenue is recommended (cost is $1 for 12 hours). Running on Sand 1 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 12 Shown at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, located at 200 North Arthur Ashe Boulevard Co-presented by the VMFA; a 108-minute drama in Hebrew with English subtitles Moses Ezekiel: Portrait of a Lost Artist 2 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 19 Shown at Virginia Museum of History and Culture, located at 428 North Arthur Ashe Boulevard Co-presented by the VMHC; a 56-minute documentary; post-screen discussion with film director Steven Pressman will share additional insights All About the Levkoviches 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 22 Shown at Weinstein JCC, located at 5403 Monument Avenue An 85-minute drama in Hungarian and Hebrew with English subtitles Israel Swings for Gold 2 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 26 Shown at Jepson Alumni Center at the University of Richmond, located at 442 Westhampton Way Presented in partnership with University of Richmond Hillel; a 77-minute documentary in English; post-screening discussion with Nate Mulberg (coach for University of Richmond and Team Israel); pre-registration is required; free for University of Richmond students 999: The Forgotten Girls 7 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 26 Shown at Weinstein JCC, located at 5403 Monument Avenue In honor of International Holocaust Remembrance Day; co-presented by the Virginia Holocaust Museum; an 86-minute documentary; post-screening discussion with Heather Dune Macadam – director, author, and historian whose acclaimed book 999 was adapted into this powerful documentary To buy subscriptions or tickets, visit Weinstein JCC's website.
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