The 12th Annual West Valley Jewish Film Festival

The Twelfth Annual West Valley Jewish Film Festival will be held on January 28th, 29thand 30th, 2017 at Beth Emeth Congregation.  Tickets for each film are $12.00 if purchased at the door.  Tickets bought in advance are $10.00 per film or three films for $25.00.  The three films to be shown are “Dough”, “Deli Man”, and “Theodore Bikel: In the Shoes of Sholom Aleichem”.  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.

“DOUGH”

Saturday, January 28, 2017, at 6:30 p.m.

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, January 29, 2017, at 6:30 p.m. 

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, JANUARY 30, 2017, at 7:00 p.m.

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.  For additional information please call  623 584-7210.