The 12th Annual West Valley Jewish Film Festival will be held on Jan. 28-30 at Beth Emeth Congregation, 13702 W Meeker Blvd., Sun City West.
The festival has a musical theme this year. There will be moments of recollection, gratitude, joy and warmth. Heroes will emerge and icons will be recognized. The three films to be shown are “Dough,” “Deli Man” and “Theodore Bikel: In the Shoes of Sholom Aleichem.”
Tickets for each film are $12 if purchased at the door. Tickets bought in advance are $10 per film or three films for $25
Dough
Saturday, Jan. 28, 6:30 pm
This heartwarming, funny story is about Nat the old London baker and his young Muslim apprentice Ayyash. When Ayyash (who deals drugs on the side) accidentally drops his marijuana into the mixing dough, the Challah starts selling off the shelves.
Watch as prejudice is overcome and a devoted friendship develops between the old baker and his young assistant.
Deli Man
Sunday, Jan. 29, 6:30 pm
Come meet Ziggy Gruber the “Deli Man” from Houston, Texas. In this documentary
he will delight you with stories past and present of the Jewish Deli experience.
He will take you from NY’s 2nd Ave Deli, The Stage Deli, Katz’s and Carnegie Deli to Jewish Deli’s cross the USA. Nostalgia, fun and tradition will be reflected in these scrumptious foods.
Theodore Bikel: In the Shoes of Sholom Aleichem
Monday, Jan. 30, 7 pm
Theodore Bikel whose diverse career spanning years as actor, musician, folk singer and activist reflects on the life and stories of Sholom Aleichem. In this thoroughly entertaining and memorable film Theodore Bikel will have his audience laughing and clapping.
A brief commentary of each film will precede its screening, and complimentary refreshments will be served after each screening.
