Welcome!
As we reflect on the myriad of changes that have taken place
since last year, we strive to find new inspirations in the challenges
ahead. We hope to meet these challenges head on with optimism
and perseverance.
We challenge you to draw upon the Festival as a place to learn
something new (The First Basket), to motivate you to make a difference
(Perlasca, An Italian Hero), to laugh (The Deal) and to remember the
past (The Last Train). Use the Film Festival to travel to South Africa
through Darling! The Pieter-Dirk Uys Story, see the landmarks of
Chicago in Beau Jest or visit the homeland of Israel in The Beetle.
We challenge you to submerge yourself in the sights and sounds of
our vibrant culture, absorb it all and pass it on.
While we gather to renew and revisit our old friendships and meet
new people who share our love for Jewish films, we also thank our
Sponsors, Underwriters and In-Kind Donors who continue their
unwavering support of the Film Festival. And, we welcome all of our
new friends who bring their passionate enthusiasm to the Festival.
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Francine Ginsburg
Chair |
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Sandra L. Kraus
Producer |
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Helen Fleming
Co-Chair |
Joyce Axelrod
Founding Chair |
Judith Friedel
Past Chair |