The Arts Committee of Temple Beth El invites you to its second Jewish film festival with a series of three entertaining and uplifting films this summer. It will take place in the social hall of the temple, located at the corner of Court and Tioga Streets in Ithaca. The line up includes: Dough on June 23rd, Raise the Roof on July 21st and In Search of Israeli Cuisine on August 18th. These are all Thursday evenings. Doors open at 6:30 PM for free refreshments and socializing. The films begin at 7 PM. Tickets are $8 at the door. Cash and cecks only, please. All films are appropriate for children ages 10 and above.
Raise the Roof (USA 2015, 85 minutes) is a documentary by Yari & Cary Wolinsky. It describes the reconstruction of the Gwozdziec Synagogue in Sonak, Poland which was destroyed by the Nazis in WWII. Over 300 students and professionals participated in the artistic and architectural reconstruction of this most beautiful wooden structure. Thursday, July 21st at 6:30 PM.
The film festival is brought to you through Menemsha Films and the National Center for Jewish Film. For further information call 257-9924.
