In support of Beth Tzedec Jewish Film Festival and the film Aulcie, Jewish Adult Calgary (JAC) provided "Movie Essentials" packages to over 20 people on November 8. Packages included popcorn, candy, cookies, chocolate, and refreshing beverages to help simulate the feeling of being at the movies while staying home. Thank you to everyone who registered and bought tickets to support this year's virtual film festival. For information on JAC initiatives or to get involved, email Danielle Braitman.
On November 9, we came together as a community to commemorate the 82nd anniversary of Kristallnacht – The Night of Broken Glass. Thank you to all those who lit a candle in memory of the victims of the Shoah and for joining our virtual commemorative ceremony. The light of our candles was a symbol of our shared commitment against antisemitism, racism, and intolerance. Thank you to the Beth Tzedec Jewish Film Festival for screening the powerful film, The Essential Link: The Story of Wilfred Israel, and for the opportunity to hear from the film's director, Yonatan Nir. Learn more about our Holocaust and Human Rights Education and Commemoration programming.
On the fourth night of the film festival, Calgary Jewish Federation proudly co-sponsored Once Upon a Child. Viewers found themselves immersed in a thought-provoking and poignant movie with messages ranging from inclusion versus integration, emotional and physical barriers for a family with a child diagnosed with cerebral palsy, impactful family experiences, hope, medical innovation, and above all, a very brave child that knows what he wants! Learn more about Federation's Inclusion programming.
Our community recently screened Shared Legacies: The African-American Jewish Civil Rights Alliance, an important documentary that tells the story of the alliance and friendship between the Jewish and African-American communities during the long history of the civil rights struggle in America. The movie was followed by a meaningful discussion with Dr. Shari Rogers, PhD (director), Rabbi Glickman (Temple B'nai Tikvah), and Adora Nwofor (local activist), moderated by Lisa Libin (CJF Board VP and Community Relations Committee Chair). Main concepts of the film were explored, as well as the state of Black/Jewish relations in current day Calgary, and doors were opened for deeper cooperation. Learn more about our Community Relations Committee and how you can get involved in being part of the dialogue.
Shabbat Shalom!
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