Israel @70 Double Feature Friday Film Festival

For the best in Israeli cinema this winter, look no further than the Katz JCC. All films are in Hebrew with English subtitles. A light brunch, tea and coffee will be served. These events are free and open to the entire community.

Friday, December 14

The Band’s Visit (romantic comedy)

An Egyptian police brass band heads to Israel to play at the inaugural ceremony of an Arab arts center but ends up stranded in a desolate, almost forgotten, small Israeli town in the heart of the desert.

The Green Prince (documentary) | 12:30 pm

A world of betrayals, impossible choices, and deadly secrets are exposed detailing the extraordinary true story of a Palestinian born Israeli informant and his Israeli Shin Bet handler.

Friday, December 28

Fill the Void (drama) | 10:30 am

The story of a young Orthodox girl who must choose between her heart’s wish and her family duty when her older sister, Esther, passes away and her widowed husband threatens to the leave the country.

Zero Motivation (comedy) | 12:30 pm

A hilarious and dark portrait of everyday life for a unit of young female soldiers in a remote Israeli desert outpost, it plays out like M*A*S*H meets Orange is the New Black.