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Hummus! The Movie
Movie
Travel around the world, across religious and cultural divides, to discover the origins of the nutritious chickpea dish, and meet a diverse group of hummus disciples, including those vying for the title of "World's Largest Serving of Hummus."
A Film by Oren Rosenfeld
Israel, 2016
Documentary
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Noa Baum: A Land Twice Promised
Movie
Beloved Israeli-born storyteller Noa Baum's dialogue with a Palestinian woman weaves together heartfelt memories to create a moving testimony that illuminates the complex and contradictory history and emotions surrounding Jerusalem, for Israelis and Palestinians alike.
“The stunning result of B...
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Mr. Kaplan
Movie
Jacob Kaplan lives an ordinary life in Uruguay. Like many of his other Jewish friends, Jacob fled Europe for South America because of World War II. But now turning 76, he’s become rather grumpy, fed up with his community and his family’s lack of interest in its own heritage.
One beach bar may,...
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The Midnight Orchestra
Movie
After leaving Morocco as a child amidst racial tensions spurred by the Yom Kippur War, the son of a once famous Jewish musician returns to his home country to bury his father. Aided by an eclectic cab driver, his search for the former members of his father’s band unexpectedly transforms his life ...
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Song of a Jewish Cowboy
Movie
Meet Scott Gerber, an unlikely mix of Yiddish and cowboy cultures. A descendant of the left wing Petaluma chicken ranchers, Scott learned Yiddish and progressive songs from his mother and grandmother, and carries on their traditions while proudly working in agriculture today. He rides the range a...
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How To Win Enemies
Movie
Lucas is a young lawyer with a penchant for detective stories. When he meets the smart and sexy Barbara at a cafe, he is enamored - but things aren't always what they seem. After Barbara goes home with Lucas, he wakes up to find his financial savings (and Barbara) gone. Determined to find her a...
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The Zigzag Kid
Movie
Isabella Rossellini stars in THE ZIGZAG KID, a hilarious, heartfelt adventure based on the book by David Grossman.
Twelve-year old Nono (Thomas Simon) longs to be like his famous police detective dad, but his wild side is constantly getting him into trouble. Desperate to prove himself, Nono sets...
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Noa Baum: Rekindling the Power of Jewish Storytelling
1 season
Passing on our stories, individually and as a people has always been one of the cornerstones of Jewish tradition and culture. Award-winning Israeli-born storyteller Noa Baum presents an uplifting and entertaining collection of personal and traditional stories. With warm authenticity, humor and a ...