GURI ALFI as depicted in the Oct. 19 SJCC film “The New Jew—Days of War.”
SCHENECTADY– The Schenectady Jewish Community Center (SJCC) will screen , and “The New Jew —Days of War,” at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 19, at the SJCC, 2565Balltown Rd., Schenectady
“The New Jew—Days of War,” follows Israeli comedian Guri Alfi as he delves into the impact of the October 7 massaccre on the identity, security, and standing of Jews in the United States. Alfi’s trademark humor and insights will resonate deeply, according to film festival organizers. As a sequel to the 2021 TV miniseries “The New Jew,” which garnered praise in Israel and at U.S. film festivals, this latest installment invites viewers to reflect and perhaps find a spark of hope. “The New Jew—Days of War” will be followed by a discussion led by Dee Levy, University at Albany doctoral student, instructor at several local colleges and part of the local Amidah leadership.
The film is co-hosted by Mithabrim —a JCC Association of North America program accelerator and by the Ministry for Diaspora Affairs and Amidah.
The Film Festival is supported of the JCC Friends of the Arts, the Epstein Jewish Cultural Fund, Meyer and Mary Kurland/Gebell Fund, Jonas and Edith Flemiberg Jewish Cultural Fund, The Jewish World, and a grant from the Schenectady County Legislature through its County Initiative Program.
Tickets for the Sunday, Oct. 19, film are $7 for JCC members and $13 for guests. Information and registration may be obtained at www.schenectadyjcc.org/Jewish-Film-Festival.
