Now in its 34th season, the OCJFF showcases Jewish-themed feature and documentary films from November through March. Founded by University Synagogue and co-sponsored by 8 partner organizations, the festival welcomes people of all faiths and backgrounds.

Co-sponsored by: ADL, Congregation Shir Ha-Ma’alot, OC Hillel, OC Community Scholar Program, Reform Temple of Laguna Woods, Temple Bat Yahm, Temple Beth Tikvah, Congregation B’nai Tzedek, Heritage Pointe Senior Living

FILM FESTIVAL SCHEDULE

THE NARROW BRIDGE

March 27th

A highly acclaimed and powerful Australian documentary centers around four Palestinian and Israeli families gathered at a memorial.  At the site the families unite although they are on different sides.

Rotten Tomatoes comment in part:

"[The film] resonates for some time after the final frames, and as devastatingly sad as it is, the filmmaker’s message was one of hope."

In English, Hebrew, and Arabic

Virtual Film Festival Process

The Film Festival will begin Wednesday, November 15, 2023.

Registration will be available until two days prior to each film showing, Monday at 2:00 PM.

The film link and password, along with a Zoom Link for the Sunday film discussion, will be emailed to all registrants one day prior to the film showing.

Each film will be available to view for a 48 hour period.  Access begins at 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday morning and will continue through Thursday until 11:59 p.m.

The link will not be available after the 48 hour period and payments are non-refundable.

If you do not receive the film link by 3:00 p.m., one day prior to the film, please email [email protected]

Pricing (per household) $12 per film or $100 for the series (all 11 films).

REGISTER HERE

Festival Date: November 15, 2023 - May 1, 2024