Purchase a pass for our acclaimed series and enjoy a spectacular season of films, festivals, special cinematic events and discussions. Enjoy previews, cutting edge films from around the world, documentaries and special engagements, followed by meetings with filmmakers and special guest speakers. *USAGE NOTES: Spring season runs from 5/1/13-7/31/13. This pass is for personal use only. Passes do not include film festival screenings. To assure tickets to each screening, reservations are still necessary. Please claim tickets in JCC lobby. Pass does not constitute ticket to films/events. (more)REGISTER

In an African country where Christians are terrorized and their churches burned down, it is a decision of extraordinary bravery for Nigerians to declare themselves Jewish, which has been done by thousands of lgbo. Even deniers of the Igbo’s claim that they are a Lost Tribe of Israel will be impressed by the Nigerians’ intense commitment to practicing Jewish ritual, learning Hebrew, and keeping kosher. Dir. Jeff Lieberman (USA/Nigeria, 95 min, 2012) Supported by The Bina Cultural Foundation. (more)REGISTER

The Israel Film Center at The JCC in Manhattan presents: Jewish Film Presenters Network Conference - NYC June 5-6 Join us for two informative and fun filled days of conversation and workshops that will set new standards for presentation of Jewish film and festivals. Meet and learn from your colleagues and other experts in the field of film programming. Conversations will be geared for both emerging and established festivals. Topics include: New Media New Sharing Models Outreach, PR & Marketing Fundraising & Sponsorship Film Sharing/ Cost sharing — Setting up a better sharing system Distributor Mini-Market Operations Programming And we will even have time for some feature screenings! Conference schedule and featured speakers to be announced May 2013. Registration cost includes 4 meals. The entire event will take place at: The JCC in Manhattan 334 Amsterdam Avenue New York, NY 10023 Please note: Registration is $80 through May 1, 2013, after that price goes up to $95. Please remember to fill out the form at http://www.israelfilmcenter.org/conference. (more)REGISTER

The Israel Film Center at The JCC in Manhattan presents: Jewish Film Presenters Network Conference - NYC June 5-6 Register here to participate in the Distributors Panel and Speed Meetings with Jewish film presenters. The event will take place at: The JCC in Manhattan 334 Amsterdam Avenue New York, NY 10023 (more)REGISTER

Stephen R. Greenwald,Law Professor and Lecturer on Entertainment Law The Red Scare in the late 1940’s and early 1950’s was a dark period in American history and had a profound effect on many sectors of society and the culture—not least, the motion picture industry. The “Hollywood Blacklist” expelled many major film actors, directors, and writers from the film industry, including a large number of Jewish artists. In this program, we will explore the role of anti-Semitism as a root of the Blacklist. We will also look back at films from the pre-war and World War II eras—films later used to charge their writers, directors, and producers of disloyalty. An exploration of the politics and politicization of films, the program will include excerpts from some key films of the period including: Confessions of a Nazi Spy, Mission to Moscow, Song of Russia, Force of Evil, Body and Soul, and Gentleman’s Agreement. (more)REGISTER

Old Tel Aviv meets new Tel Aviv in this award-winning documentary. Miriam Weissenstein owns The Photo House, a classic photo shop that is her recently deceased husband’s life’s work. The film follows Miriam and her grandson Ben as they embark on a heart-wrenching journey to save the shop and the photo negatives that document Israel’s defining moments. Dir. Tamar Tal (Israel, 60 min, 2011) Followed by the opening night reception of PriOr PhotoHouse: Your Fortunate Eyes, on view May 31-July 31 at The Laurie M. Tisch Gallery. from Tamar Tal on Vimeo. (more)REGISTER

Amin Jaafari (Ali Suliman) is an Israeli-Palestinian surgeon who has fully assimilated into Tel-Aviv society. His picture-perfect life is turned upside down when police inform him that not only was his wife Sihem (Reymonde Amsellem) killed in a terrorist bombing but that she was the suicide bomber. Amin immediately rejects their accusation, but his conviction is shaken when he receives a posthumous letter from Sihem confirming her role in the carnage. Shattered by the startling revelation, Amin abandons the security of his adopted homeland and enters the Palestinian territories in pursuit of the zealots who recruited her. Dir. Ziad Douieri ( Lebanon/France/Qatar/Belgium, 2013) (more)REGISTER

Sing Under the Sea up on the roof. The Disney animated classic comes to life like never before. The JCC’s spectacular rooftop terrace is the place to be on Thursday evenings in July. Our rooftop film series continues with our acclaimed interactive sing-alongs. See classics like you have never seen them before and be a part of the movie by singing, dancing, and playing along. In case of rain, shows will take place in The Goldman-Sonnenfeldt Family Auditorium. (more)REGISTER

The story of Nicholas Winton, an Englishman who organized the rescue of 669 Czech and Slovak children just before the outbreak of World War II. Winton, now 102 years old, did not speak about these events with anyone for more than half a century. His exploits would have probably been forgotten if his wife, fifty years later, hadn ´t found a suitcase in the attic, full of documents and transport plans. The film demonstrates that members of Nicky's Family are not only the thousands of people who owe their lives to Sir Nicholas Winton, but also all those who want to do something positive for our world. Dir. Matej Minác (Czech Republic / Slovak Republic, 2013, 96 min) (more)REGISTER

The story of Nicholas Winton, an Englishman who organized the rescue of 669 Czech and Slovak children just before the outbreak of World War II. Winton, now 102 years old, did not speak about these events with anyone for more than half a century. His exploits would have probably been forgotten if his wife, fifty years later, hadn ´t found a suitcase in the attic, full of documents and transport plans. The film demonstrates that members of Nicky's Family are not only the thousands of people who owe their lives to Sir Nicholas Winton, but also all those who want to do something positive for our world. Dir. Matej Minác (Czech Republic / Slovak Republic, 2013, 96 min) (more)REGISTER

The story of Nicholas Winton, an Englishman who organized the rescue of 669 Czech and Slovak children just before the outbreak of World War II. Winton, now 102 years old, did not speak about these events with anyone for more than half a century. His exploits would have probably been forgotten if his wife, fifty years later, hadn ´t found a suitcase in the attic, full of documents and transport plans. The film demonstrates that members of Nicky's Family are not only the thousands of people who owe their lives to Sir Nicholas Winton, but also all those who want to do something positive for our world. Dir. Matej Minác (Czech Republic / Slovak Republic, 2013, 96 min) (more)REGISTER

The story of Nicholas Winton, an Englishman who organized the rescue of 669 Czech and Slovak children just before the outbreak of World War II. Winton, now 102 years old, did not speak about these events with anyone for more than half a century. His exploits would have probably been forgotten if his wife, fifty years later, hadn ´t found a suitcase in the attic, full of documents and transport plans. The film demonstrates that members of Nicky's Family are not only the thousands of people who owe their lives to Sir Nicholas Winton, but also all those who want to do something positive for our world. Dir. Matej Minác (Czech Republic / Slovak Republic, 2013, 96 min) (more)REGISTER

The story of Nicholas Winton, an Englishman who organized the rescue of 669 Czech and Slovak children just before the outbreak of World War II. Winton, now 102 years old, did not speak about these events with anyone for more than half a century. His exploits would have probably been forgotten if his wife, fifty years later, hadn ´t found a suitcase in the attic, full of documents and transport plans. The film demonstrates that members of Nicky's Family are not only the thousands of people who owe their lives to Sir Nicholas Winton, but also all those who want to do something positive for our world. Dir. Matej Minác (Czech Republic / Slovak Republic, 2013, 96 min) (more)REGISTER

The story of Nicholas Winton, an Englishman who organized the rescue of 669 Czech and Slovak children just before the outbreak of World War II. Winton, now 102 years old, did not speak about these events with anyone for more than half a century. His exploits would have probably been forgotten if his wife, fifty years later, hadn ´t found a suitcase in the attic, full of documents and transport plans. The film demonstrates that members of Nicky's Family are not only the thousands of people who owe their lives to Sir Nicholas Winton, but also all those who want to do something positive for our world. Dir. Matej Minác (Czech Republic / Slovak Republic, 2013, 96 min) (more)REGISTER

The story of Nicholas Winton, an Englishman who organized the rescue of 669 Czech and Slovak children just before the outbreak of World War II. Winton, now 102 years old, did not speak about these events with anyone for more than half a century. His exploits would have probably been forgotten if his wife, fifty years later, hadn ´t found a suitcase in the attic, full of documents and transport plans. The film demonstrates that members of Nicky's Family are not only the thousands of people who owe their lives to Sir Nicholas Winton, but also all those who want to do something positive for our world. Dir. Matej Minác (Czech Republic / Slovak Republic, 2013, 96 min) (more)REGISTER

The story of Nicholas Winton, an Englishman who organized the rescue of 669 Czech and Slovak children just before the outbreak of World War II. Winton, now 102 years old, did not speak about these events with anyone for more than half a century. His exploits would have probably been forgotten if his wife, fifty years later, hadn ´t found a suitcase in the attic, full of documents and transport plans. The film demonstrates that members of Nicky's Family are not only the thousands of people who owe their lives to Sir Nicholas Winton, but also all those who want to do something positive for our world. Dir. Matej Minác (Czech Republic / Slovak Republic, 2013, 96 min) (more)REGISTER

The story of Nicholas Winton, an Englishman who organized the rescue of 669 Czech and Slovak children just before the outbreak of World War II. Winton, now 102 years old, did not speak about these events with anyone for more than half a century. His exploits would have probably been forgotten if his wife, fifty years later, hadn ´t found a suitcase in the attic, full of documents and transport plans. The film demonstrates that members of Nicky's Family are not only the thousands of people who owe their lives to Sir Nicholas Winton, but also all those who want to do something positive for our world. Dir. Matej Minác (Czech Republic / Slovak Republic, 2013, 96 min) (more)REGISTER

The story of Nicholas Winton, an Englishman who organized the rescue of 669 Czech and Slovak children just before the outbreak of World War II. Winton, now 102 years old, did not speak about these events with anyone for more than half a century. His exploits would have probably been forgotten if his wife, fifty years later, hadn ´t found a suitcase in the attic, full of documents and transport plans. The film demonstrates that members of Nicky's Family are not only the thousands of people who owe their lives to Sir Nicholas Winton, but also all those who want to do something positive for our world. Dir. Matej Minác (Czech Republic / Slovak Republic, 2013, 96 min) (more)REGISTER

The celebrated Broadway musical made it to the big screen this year. Bring your revolutionary spirit and your loudest singing voices and bring it to life on the JCC roof. The JCC’s spectacular rooftop terrace is the place to be on Thursday evenings in July. Our rooftop film series continues with our acclaimed interactive sing-alongs. See classics like you have never seen them before and be a part of the movie by singing, dancing, and playing along. In case of rain, shows will take place in The Goldman-Sonnenfeldt Family Auditorium. (more)REGISTER

Why are there so many Jewish comedians? In the 1970's when Jews represented 3% of the U.S. population, they made up 80% of professional comedians. What is it about a show like Seinfeld that captivates American audiences? Is there a common denominator that made some Jewish-Americans comedy legends? What is their legacy? And in the words of Butch Cassidy, "Who are those guys?" The answer to these questions lies in the Catskill Mountains – comedy boot camp for American humor. Through archival clips and interviews and performances by comedy greats like Jerry Stiller, Sid Ceasar, Larry King and Jackie Mason this exploration of American Jewish comedy and pays homage to the Catskills' greats through and explored the next generation of Jewish comedians including Joan Rivers, Woody Allen and a very young Jerry Seinfeld. Dir. Mevlut Akkaya, Ron Frank & Lawrence Richards (USA, 2013, 76 mins ) (more)REGISTER

Why are there so many Jewish comedians? In the 1970's when Jews represented 3% of the U.S. population, they made up 80% of professional comedians. What is it about a show like Seinfeld that captivates American audiences? Is there a common denominator that made some Jewish-Americans comedy legends? What is their legacy? And in the words of Butch Cassidy, "Who are those guys?" The answer to these questions lies in the Catskill Mountains – comedy boot camp for American humor. Through archival clips and interviews and performances by comedy greats like Jerry Stiller, Sid Ceasar, Larry King and Jackie Mason this exploration of American Jewish comedy and pays homage to the Catskills' greats through and explored the next generation of Jewish comedians including Joan Rivers, Woody Allen and a very young Jerry Seinfeld. Dir. Mevlut Akkaya, Ron Frank & Lawrence Richards (USA, 2013, 76 mins ) (more)REGISTER

Why are there so many Jewish comedians? In the 1970's when Jews represented 3% of the U.S. population, they made up 80% of professional comedians. What is it about a show like Seinfeld that captivates American audiences? Is there a common denominator that made some Jewish-Americans comedy legends? What is their legacy? And in the words of Butch Cassidy, "Who are those guys?" The answer to these questions lies in the Catskill Mountains – comedy boot camp for American humor. Through archival clips and interviews and performances by comedy greats like Jerry Stiller, Sid Ceasar, Larry King and Jackie Mason this exploration of American Jewish comedy and pays homage to the Catskills' greats through and explored the next generation of Jewish comedians including Joan Rivers, Woody Allen and a very young Jerry Seinfeld. Dir. Mevlut Akkaya, Ron Frank & Lawrence Richards (USA, 2013, 76 mins ) (more)REGISTER

Why are there so many Jewish comedians? In the 1970's when Jews represented 3% of the U.S. population, they made up 80% of professional comedians. What is it about a show like Seinfeld that captivates American audiences? Is there a common denominator that made some Jewish-Americans comedy legends? What is their legacy? And in the words of Butch Cassidy, "Who are those guys?" The answer to these questions lies in the Catskill Mountains – comedy boot camp for American humor. Through archival clips and interviews and performances by comedy greats like Jerry Stiller, Sid Ceasar, Larry King and Jackie Mason this exploration of American Jewish comedy and pays homage to the Catskills' greats through and explored the next generation of Jewish comedians including Joan Rivers, Woody Allen and a very young Jerry Seinfeld. Dir. Mevlut Akkaya, Ron Frank & Lawrence Richards (USA, 2013, 76 mins ) (more)REGISTER

Why are there so many Jewish comedians? In the 1970's when Jews represented 3% of the U.S. population, they made up 80% of professional comedians. What is it about a show like Seinfeld that captivates American audiences? Is there a common denominator that made some Jewish-Americans comedy legends? What is their legacy? And in the words of Butch Cassidy, "Who are those guys?" The answer to these questions lies in the Catskill Mountains – comedy boot camp for American humor. Through archival clips and interviews and performances by comedy greats like Jerry Stiller, Sid Ceasar, Larry King and Jackie Mason this exploration of American Jewish comedy and pays homage to the Catskills' greats through and explored the next generation of Jewish comedians including Joan Rivers, Woody Allen and a very young Jerry Seinfeld. Dir. Mevlut Akkaya, Ron Frank & Lawrence Richards (USA, 2013, 76 mins ) (more)REGISTER

Why are there so many Jewish comedians? In the 1970's when Jews represented 3% of the U.S. population, they made up 80% of professional comedians. What is it about a show like Seinfeld that captivates American audiences? Is there a common denominator that made some Jewish-Americans comedy legends? What is their legacy? And in the words of Butch Cassidy, "Who are those guys?" The answer to these questions lies in the Catskill Mountains – comedy boot camp for American humor. Through archival clips and interviews and performances by comedy greats like Jerry Stiller, Sid Ceasar, Larry King and Jackie Mason this exploration of American Jewish comedy and pays homage to the Catskills' greats through and explored the next generation of Jewish comedians including Joan Rivers, Woody Allen and a very young Jerry Seinfeld. Dir. Mevlut Akkaya, Ron Frank & Lawrence Richards (USA, 2013, 76 mins ) (more)REGISTER

Why are there so many Jewish comedians? In the 1970's when Jews represented 3% of the U.S. population, they made up 80% of professional comedians. What is it about a show like Seinfeld that captivates American audiences? Is there a common denominator that made some Jewish-Americans comedy legends? What is their legacy? And in the words of Butch Cassidy, "Who are those guys?" The answer to these questions lies in the Catskill Mountains – comedy boot camp for American humor. Through archival clips and interviews and performances by comedy greats like Jerry Stiller, Sid Ceasar, Larry King and Jackie Mason this exploration of American Jewish comedy and pays homage to the Catskills' greats through and explored the next generation of Jewish comedians including Joan Rivers, Woody Allen and a very young Jerry Seinfeld. Dir. Mevlut Akkaya, Ron Frank & Lawrence Richards (USA, 2013, 76 mins ) (more)REGISTER

Why are there so many Jewish comedians? In the 1970's when Jews represented 3% of the U.S. population, they made up 80% of professional comedians. What is it about a show like Seinfeld that captivates American audiences? Is there a common denominator that made some Jewish-Americans comedy legends? What is their legacy? And in the words of Butch Cassidy, "Who are those guys?" The answer to these questions lies in the Catskill Mountains – comedy boot camp for American humor. Through archival clips and interviews and performances by comedy greats like Jerry Stiller, Sid Ceasar, Larry King and Jackie Mason this exploration of American Jewish comedy and pays homage to the Catskills' greats through and explored the next generation of Jewish comedians including Joan Rivers, Woody Allen and a very young Jerry Seinfeld. Dir. Mevlut Akkaya, Ron Frank & Lawrence Richards (USA, 2013, 76 mins ) (more)REGISTER