10Jul

A List of Favorite Jewish Films, Inside and Out

When I polled a group of friends recently about their favorite Jewish films, I got a beautiful mishmash of responses.  This is to be expected - you always get the usual suspects like Fiddler's Roof, but you also get a list of comedies that touch on the Jewish experience from writers and directors like Woody Allen and Nora Ephron.  Most have incredible heart and have left a mark on our minds for our entire lives. Because in these movies we discover our people's histories and learn more about ourselves by watching.  Films don't have to be overtly Read More

09Apr

Culture Mom Night Out: Ruth Gruber’s “Ahead of Time” at the Jacob Burns Film Center

 Last night I had the opportunity to see, hear and meet a phenomenal woman, Ruth Gruber. Nearly 100 years old, she has lived the most amazing life.  The documentary on her life, "Ahead of Time," kicked off the Jewish Film Festival at the Jacob Burns Film Center in Pleasantville.  It was a wonderful evening.  You could feel the excitement buzzing in the room, and I was so happy to be a part of the premiere of the Jewish Film Festival.  Read all about this wonderful festival's line-up here.As you know from reading this blog, Read More