Special Events

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Thursday April 3

Opening Night "Bar Mitzvah Bash" Cocktail Party hosted by Tom Douglas

Special Event | 5:30-7:30 PM |

Start at the BAR and end with a MITZVAH at this swanky, not-to-be-missed coming-of-age theme party before the Opening Night Film Sixty Six

Sunday April 6

Matzoh Momma Sunday Brunch & Film

Special Event | 10:00 (doors open) - 11:00 AM |

Matzoh Momma Catering proudly presents our annual Sunday Brunch with a musical performance by the Jim Mirel Shalom Ensemble before the family film Max Minsky and Me. So much more than bagels!

Monday April 7

"Coming of Age in Seattle": An Exhibit About the Pacific Northwest Bar/Bat Mitzvah as Communal Rite of Passage

Special Event | Runs the entire month of April |

On the occasion of the our 13th annual "Bar Mitzvah" year, WA State Jewish Historical Society, SJFF and MOHAI present an exhibit about by, for and about this rite of passage in our community. Exhibit on display for the entire month of April. Free with Festival or MOHAI admission.

Tuesday April 8

Stroum JCC: FREE Senior Film & $6 Lunch

Special Event | 12:00 Noon |

Reservations are required for this annual FREE Screening & $6 Kafe Kineret Lunch. Seating is limited & NO tickets sold at the door nor through SJFF/Brown Paper Tickets. You must call Roni at SJCC: (206) 232-7115 ×269 to reserve seating. Film: Keeping Up With the Steins.

Israel@60: FREE Slide Show & Lecture Featuring Historic Photos by Magnum Photographer Burt Glinn

Special Event | 6:45 PM |

SJFF celebrates ISRAEL@60 featuring a slide-show presentation of historic images of Israel by legendary Magnum Photographer Burt Glinn, to be conducted by Elena Prohaska Glinn. Magnum Photos is the world"s most prestigious photographic agency founded in 1947 by Robert Capa, Henri Cartier-Bresson, George Rodger and David "Chim" Seymour.

This FREE special event takes place upstairs in the MOHAI McCurdy Gallery and is co-sponsored by Glazer"s Camera Supply.

Photo: Burt Glinn on a mountain pass in the Negev Desert (1959).

Thursday April 10

ISRAEL@60 ROCKS!: Geva Alon in Concert (Indie Folk Rock)

Special Event | 9:00 - 11:00 PM |

An Seattle debut acoustic performance by Tel Aviv/New York-based indie folk rocker Geva Alon. Geva performs after the early screening of the 2008 Oscar-nominated Israeli film Beaufort.. Join Jew-ish.com in the He-Brew Beer Garden during the show (21 and up, ID required).

Sunday April 13

Centerpiece Screening: "Stand-Up for Jewish Women" with Comedian Judy Gold

Special Event | 4:00 PM |

Comic Judy Gold performs stand-up before the film Making Trouble, about three generations of Jewish funny women from Sophie Tucker to Joan Rivers.

VIP Closing Night Gala hosted by Il Fornaio (invitation only)

Special Event | 6:30-8:30 PM |

In the tradition of Italian trattorias, enjoy delicious, rustic breads and authentic dishes, great wine and desserts. Rub shoulders with SJFF special guest artists attending this annual Il Fornaio sponsored special event, including comedian Judy Gold. Followed by: Closing Night Ceremonies & Film Noodle.

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