World of Jewish Flicks – July

July is a red letter month in the World of Jewish Flicks. The Jerusalem International Film Festival takes place July 9th – 18th and the San Francisco Jewish Film Festival begins its three week run on July 23rd.

The Jerusalem International Film Festival is the oldest and biggest film festival in Israel.  It is entering its 26th year and has become one of the best film festivals in the world.  I attended the Jerusalem festival last year and was duly impressed with its wide-ranging lineup of films from around the world and the hospitality and friendliness of the people running it. Read more