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Israel at the J

This fall, join us as the JCC presents these special events celebrating Israeli culture through comedy, and remembering October 7th through cinema and conversation.

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Celebrating Israeli Culture
Through Comedy


SHAHAR COHEN: MY LIFE
Thursday, September 4 | 7:30pm
The Gordon Center
Experience Israeli comedian Shahar Cohen’s worldwide hit show live on stage! It’s a night full of characters, personal stories, and moments everyone can connect to — whether you’re Israeli, American, Jewish, a friend of the community, or simply someone who loves smart, relatable comedy.

For more Jewish Comedy, check out the YidLife Crisis show coming soon! More >


Remembering October 7
Through Cinema and Conversation


OCTOBER 7th: VOICES OF LOSS
Sunday, October 5 | 5:00pm
The Gordon Center
A moving evening of remembrance and resilience as we mark the anniversary of October 7. Featuring a screening of Not in Our School, a powerful short film created by a group of bereaved mothers at the Ma’aleh School of Film and Television in Jerusalem, followed by an intimate discussion reflecting on the process of transforming grief into art, the importance of remembrance, and the ongoing fight against hatred.

HOLDING LIAT
Thursday, November 13
The Gordon Center
After Liat Beinin Atzili is kidnapped on October 7th, her Israeli-American family faces their own conflicting perspectives to fight for her release and the future of the places they call home. Join us for the Baltimore premiere screening of this award-winning documentary, with filmmakers Brandon and Lance Kramer in attendance for a community discussion.



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