Boca Raton Jewish Film Festival

About the Event

Our multi-access festival proudly presents a variety of films both virtually and in-person at local theaters and the Levis JCC. Each year, we present an incredible roster of thought-provoking and entertaining documentaries and short and feature length Jewish-themed films from around the globe, ranging from laugh-out-loud comedies and love stories, to political and historical dramas and more. Plus, theater-goers enjoy special guest appearances, discussions, panels, special events, and year-round Jewish-themed film programming.

Film Lineup:

1:00 pm Midlife
Director: Danni Raisfeld & Yariv Horowitz, 98 min, Hebrew with English subtitles, 2024
Jonathan fulfilled his dream of becoming a pilot, like his father. On his 40th birthday, he discovers that he missed his wife Sarry, when he cheated on her. When the cancer is discovered in her body, he tries to fill in the gaps. Sari says that in the past she refused to help her young and wild sister Ahinoam and now she asks him to help her reconcile them. with the help of a charismatic rabbi, the whole family meets in a communal and spiritual settlement, and begins the middle of life.
11, 3:30 pm Eva’s Promise
Director: Steve McCarthy, 56 min, English, 2022
On a train to Auschwitz, 15-year-old Eva, the posthumous stepsister of Anne Frank, promised to retrieve her brother’s hidden artwork should he not survive the war. Eva’s Promise introduces the teenage painter and poet Heinz Geiringer and his sister’s commitment to share his remarkable legacy with the world.
7:00 pm Resilient
Director: Chava Floryn, English and Hebrew with English subtitles, 2024
Join somatic healer Chava Floryn, a PTSD survivor, in a documentary post-October 7th, exploring trauma’s impact and wartime resilience in Israel. Hear survivors’ and frontline voices, witnessing Israeli resilience amid the ravages of war. Director and film subject Chava Floryn will be in attendance!

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