Santa Cruz Jewish Film Festival

We need to have a thorough discussion in this country about legal limits to hate speech that may incite violence. Talkin' 'bout you, Cardi B. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JjcjKq6qZqk&feature=youtu.be

IFC Films is releasing Claude Lanzmann's documentary, SHOAH (1985) on digital platforms starting March 2nd. This will be the first time the film can be seen online. Upon its original release it was lauded by critics as astonishing, indispensable filmmaking. With the rise in anti-semitism and authoritarian regimes around the world today, SHOAH presents both a historical record and a tool for reflection so that we never forget but remain forever vigilant. https://youtu.be/S7z8lOvfskk

Let’s spread more love for the places and things we love! It’s time to vote in this years GoodTimes Best of Santa Cruz Awards! You must vote in at least 25 areas, we can suggest a few for you:... #68 Art/Music Festival - Santa Cruz Jewish Film Festival #114 Children’s Day Care - Simcha Preschool #199 Place of Worship - Temple Beth El 2021 Good Times Best of Santa Cruz Awards Survey (surveymonkey.com) https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/bestofsantacruz2021

Archival footage to make one proud. Compare and contrast to events this week in DC. https://youtu.be/ue7k1rkkxEg

For Dani Menkin and AULCIE fans there will be a free Q&A over Zoom about the documentary -- and a link to watch the movie FREE online will be provided. New Year's Day, Friday, January 1 -- 12 PM PST Presented by the Marlene Meyerson JCC and the Consulate General of Israel. Register by clicking this link: https://mmjccm.org/programs/aulcie-film-panel-online... Join Director Dani Menkin and executive producers Nancy Spielberg and Jon Weinbach (The Last Dance) as the discuss their new film Aulcie, this Friday, January 1 at 3PM EST/12PM PST. The movie will be available to screen free for a 48-hour period online, beginning Jan 1. The link to watch the movie will be included in your registration confirmation

Our friend and fellow film lover Kevin Keelan posts an insightful review of the astonishing and brutally honest OF FATHERS AND SONS, available to view on Kanopy, the free streaming service offered by Santa Cruz and many other public library systems.

Excellent debate on the proposition Anti-Zionism is Anti-Semitism. If only we could have such civil discussion on every contentious disagreement! https://youtu.be/K1VTt_THL4A

Wow, what a movie. I just watched TO TAKE A WIFE for the first time. What an incredible performance by Ronit Elkabetz in this emotional drama of a wife and mother on the verge of a nervous breakdown. Amazing. Available on ChaiFlicks.

Our friend Neil Friedman at ChaiFlicks,"The Jewish Netflix", is offering a Hanukah special--lifetime membership for just $18 a year. Such a deal! https://www.chaiflicks.com/

Excessive Hasidic influence on politics in Israel, always a hot topic, ripe for examination at the SCJFF.

Thanks to everyone who participated in the 2020 Virtual Santa Cruz Film Festival! Your support means the world to us. This first-ever online festival is over and 2021 remains unknown. Please like this page and you may be notified about free short films we share on this page from time to time. Thanks again, and wishing you peace, justice, hope, love and courge in the year ahead!