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Repairing The World: Stories From The Tree of Life Film and Discussion

Dec 20, 2023 6:00PM—8:00PM

Jewish Community Alliance of Southern Maine 1342 Congress St Portland, ME 04102

Cost $9 suggested admission

The JCA, the Maine Jewish Museum, and the Maine Jewish Film Festival are very pleased to present a screening of Repairing the World: Stories from the Tree of Life. Please stay for a deep and meaningful panel discussion following the film, with Umaru Balde, Director of the Department of Justice, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion for…

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Yom Hashoah – Community Observance and Film

Apr 18, 2023 7:00PM—8:30PM

In person at the JCA – 1342 Congress St. Portland, ME 04102

Cost $0.00

With historian and poet Anna Wrobel. Film presented in partnership with the Maine Jewish Film Festival. Join us for a community commemoration of Yom Hashoah – Holocaust Remembrance Day, with testimonials, poems, prayers, and a film. Our commemoration will be led by Anna Wrobel and will include testimonials, poetry, a candle lighting ceremony, and Kaddish. We…

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My Name is Andrea (2022) – PMA Films with MJFF

Mar 19, 2023 3:00PM—5:30PM

Portland Museum of Art, 7 Congress Square, Portland, ME

Cost $7.00 - $9.00

This screening will be followed by a discussion between Carolyn Swartz, Executive Director of the Maine Jewish Film Festival and Rebecca Hobbs, Executive Director of Through These Doors. My Name Is Andrea is a hybrid feature documentary about one of the most controversial figures of the 20th century. Andrea Dworkin offered a revolutionary analysis of…

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AHEAD OF THE CURVE – FREE FILM STREAMING WITH MJFF

Jun 24, 2022 9:00AM—Jun 26, 2022 11:30PM

Free Streaming Online

Cost FREE

In celebration of Pride month the Maine Jewish Film Festival (MJFF) and the JCA are proud to present AHEAD OF THE CURVE (2020) Streaming online Friday, June 24th at 9 AM – Sunday, June 26th at midnight  At the close of Pride Month, we’re delighted to pair two provocative offerings:  A free virtual screening of…

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ISRAEL INDEPENDENCE DAY VIRTUAL FILM FESTIVAL  

May 04, 2022—May 09, 2022

Cost $40 with discount code

Presented by the JCA and the Maine Jewish Film Festival in partnership with Menemsha Films Festival Pass (9 films): $50 | $40 with discount code Enter our exclusive discount code for 20% off: MAINEIID    Celebrate Israel with six nights of exclusive, award-winning films, available to view from the comfort of home via your TV,…

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YOM HASHOAH – COMMUNITY OBSERVANCE 

Apr 27, 2022 6:30PM

Etz Chaim Synagogue – 267 Congress St., Portland   And online via YouTube Livestream

Presented in partnership with Etz Chaim Synagogue, Portland  Join Rabbi Gary Berenson and Cantor Sheila Nesis for a community commemoration of Yom Hashoah – Holocaust Remembrance Day, with songs, prayers, and readings. This program will be held both in-person at Etz Chaim Synagogue – Portland, and livestreamed online. Attendees must be fully vaccinated and boosted…

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Yom Hashoah Films with MJFF: GERDA’S SILENCE & PROSECUTING EVIL

Apr 26, 2022 9:00AM—Apr 28, 2022 11:30PM

Streaming Online via MJFF on Eventive Platform

FREE FILM STREAMING with MJFF in honor of Yom Hashoah – Holocaust Remembrance Day   GERDA’S SILENCE In this sensitive and gripping film, filmmaker Britta Wauer explores the power of memory and the costs of its repression, as Auschwitz survivor Gerda Schrage comes to grips with the unfathomable secret she has kept for over sixty…

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VIRTUAL PASSOVER FILM FESTIVAL 

Apr 14, 2022—Apr 24, 2022

Streaming Online

Presented by the JCA and Maine Jewish Film Festival in partnership with the Meyerson JCC Manhattan April 14-24, 2022   Tickets: $5 per film; $18 – full festival pass Enter our exclusive discount for 20% off: mjff2022    The Virtual Passover Film Festival, presented by the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan supported by Maimonides Fund, is…

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HEATHER BOOTH: CHANGING THE WORLD

Mar 11, 2022—Mar 13, 2022

Free Streaming Online

Cost FREE

Presented by the JCA with the Maine Jewish Film Festival in Honor of Women’s History Month  Friday, March 11 – Sunday, March 13 – Free film streaming Sunday March 13th at 7 PM – Zoom discussion with Heather Booth moderated by MJFF’s Barbara Merson  This newest film by critically acclaimed filmmaker Lilly Rivlin traces the…

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