Jewish & Israeli Film Festival

The 2026 Film Festival is entirely in-person, including film showings and special events. There are six multi-access film opportunities, which offer virtual viewing options for feature films in addition to the in-person showings. 13 in-person film showings and select companion special features; please note the specific venue and time at which each event will take place. 6 of the festival’s 12 films will offer virtual film showings with 48-hour watch availability; please note the specific geographic regions in which each virtual film is available. Only film, not special feature, runtimes are noted. All times listed are Eastern Time. The films are unrated. Please check each film for content warnings. The selected films do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the Mayerson JCC, Festival Committee, staff, board, sponsors, or volunteers. Film Festival ticket sales, as well as virtual content, will take place on the Eventive platform. If you have attended past Film Festivals, or already have an Eventive account, you will be prompted to login; if you are new to Eventive, please create an account. We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals to engage fully in our programs. To request an accommodation for Film Festival events please contact [email protected]. Films: OPENING NIGHT Ethan Bloom Saturday, January 31 7:30pm ET | Memorial Hall OTR 2025 ∙ Dramatic Comedy, Coming-of-Age ∙ 90 minutes Language: English Director: Herschel Faber Special Feature: Opening Night Reception & Young Adult Happy Hour SENSORY SCREENING Ethan Bloom Sunday, February 1 1pm ET | Mayerson JCC 2025 ∙ Dramatic Comedy, Coming-of-Age ∙ 90 minutes Language: English Director: Herschel Faber This alternate screening aims to provide a sensory-friendly environment to allow community members of all abilities to enjoy our Opening Night film. Always Together Tuesday, February 3 7pm ET | Sycamore High School 2025 ∙ Documentary ∙ 77 minutes Language: Hebrew Director: Paz Schwartz Special Feature: Short Film & Discussion Virtual option available. Frontier Thursday, February 5 7pm ET | Mayerson JCC 2025 ∙ Drama ∙ 99 minutes Languages: Catalan, Spanish, French, & German Director: Judith Kolell Virtual option available. A Letter to David Monday, February 9 7pm ET | Mayerson JCC 2025 ∙ Documentary ∙ 74 minutes Language: Hebrew Director: Tom Shoval Award: 75 Internationale Filmfestspiele Berlin: Berlinale Special Special Feature: Short Films The Sea Wednesday, February 11 7pm ET | The Schiff Center at The Seven Hills School 2025 ∙ Drama ∙ 93 minutes Languages: Hebrew, Arabic Director: Shai Carmeli Pollak Special Feature: Short Film & Discussion Virtual option available. Matchmaking 2 Thursday, February 12 7pm ET | Kenwood Theatre 2024 ∙ Romantic Comedy ∙ 100 minutes Language: Hebrew Director: Erez Tadmor Special Feature: Short Film An American Tail: 40th Anniversary Sunday, February 15 3pm ET | Mayerson JCC 1986 ∙ Animated ∙ 80 minutes Language: English Director: Don Bluth We welcome attendees of all ages for this family-friendly movie! Art Spiegelman: Disaster is My Muse Tuesday, February 17 7pm ET | Cincinnati Art Museum 2024 ∙ Documentary ∙ 100 minutes Language: English Directors: Molly Bernstein, Phillip Dolin Special Feature: Discussion Virtual option available. Among Neighbors Wednesday, February 18 7pm ET | Woodward Theater 2025 ∙ Documentary ∙ 100 minutes Language: English, Polish Director: Yoav Potash Midas Man Sunday, February 22 3pm ET | Mayerson JCC 2024 ∙ Drama ∙ 112 minutes Language: English Director: Joe Stephenson Virtual option available. Once Upon my Mother Tuesday, February 24 7pm ET | Kenwood Theatre 2025 ∙ Drama ∙ 102 minutes Language: French Director: Ken Scott Virtual option available. CLOSING NIGHT The Property Wednesday, February 26 7pm ET | Union Terminal 2025 ∙ Drama ∙ 108 minutes Languages: Hebrew, English, Polish Director: Dana Modan Special Feature: Closing Night Post-Film Reception

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