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Hey Hey It's Esther Blueburger
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Australia, 2008,102 min., English
Israel, 2008, 50 min., Hebrew
Co-sponsored by Alliance for Teens in
Sponsored by Renah & Max Bardenstein
n Detroit (ATID), Shari & John Lebo and
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Jane & Leonard Appelle in honor of the
b'nai mitzvah of Jack and Samantha
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Lebo, and Michigan Region BBYO
This quirky, yet charming, coming-of-age
film is one to which all women can relate.
Esther leaves her bat mitzvah celebration
and runs into Sunni, the cool girl. Opposites
attract, and the girls quickly become friends.
Then Esther goes on a slew of adventures
that challenge her belief in the importance
of fitting in.
Nominated for four Australian Film Institute
Awards
Appropriate for ages 14 and older
Former kibbutznik Marit Moran-Zameret's
first-born child Shimri takes a stand against
his mother's beliefs and Israeli law when he
refuses to serve in the army. His argument
centers on his objection to the occupied
territories, as well as the role of all Israelis
in the peace and security of the region. This
riveting documentary shares the story of a
mother and son's struggle with the norms
of society. "A Refusenik's Mother" tells the
political drama surrounding Shimri's plight,
but the emotional heart of the film lies
with the mother who must face her son's
difficult choice.
Haifa International Film Festival
Ea Adam's Wall
Canada, 2008, 94 min., English
Sponsored by Dulcie & Norman Rosenfeld,
co-sponsored by ORT America:
Michigan region
"Adam's Wall" is a story about Adam, an
Orthodox Jew living in Montreal's Mile End
District, and Yasmine, a Lebanese girl,
who become romantically involved. Their
differences create many challenges,
including disgruntled families, forcing
everyone to carefully consider the
prejudice and hatred that has divided this
community for a generation. Can they tear
down the wall that separates them?
International Children's Film Festivals: Cyprus,
Poland, Portugal, Japan, Zlin - Czech Republic,
Stony Brook - USA
Discussion with Rabbi Jason Miller of
Congregation T'chiyah following the
showing in Commerce
The Name My Mother Gave Me
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USA, 2006, 90 min., English
Sponsored by Barbara & Fred Goldberg,
co-sponsored by Dina Brodsky
Israel, 2008, 60 min., Hebrew, Amharic
Sponsored by Renah & Max Bardenstein
"The Name My Mother Gave Me" is a journey
of growth and self-discovery as Ethiopian
Jews return to their home villages and
reflect on their heritage. The shared
experiences of the participants create
enthusiasm for a new commitment to Israel.
Lainie Kazan stars as the classic Jewish
mother obsessed with finding a "nice
Jewish boy" for her disinterested daughter
in this funny, warm movie. Based on an
off-Broadway hit, "Beau Jest" offers a tale
about falling in love that gets complicated
when the daughter's little white lies spin
out of control. An upbeat crowd pleased
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Israel, 2007, 93 min., Hebrew
Co-sponsored by Congregation Beth Shalom,
Temple Emanu-El, Temple Israel
Nominated for four Israeli Academy Awards,
"The Debt" is a mesmerizing espionage
thriller that takes place in the mid-1990s.
Rachel is a retired Mossad agent who
recently published records about how she
helped in the capture of the "Surgeon of
Birkenau," a Nazi war criminal. Yet the trial
was never completed, due to "the surgeon's"
alleged suicide. Thirty years later, a man
living in a Ukrainian nursing home claims
to be the "surgeon." You will be on the edge
of your seat!
Nominated for four Israeli Academy Awards
WARNING: This film contains scenes of
graphic violence
Rabbi Joshua Bennett of Temple Israel will
lead a post-film discussion in Birmingham.
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