Judaism taught through film




Temple Etz Chaim’s Adult Education Department will premiere a four-part film-based educational program teaching people about Israel and Judaism during Selichot services on Sat., Sept. 5 at the temple, 1080 E. Janss Road.

The program for the evening is: Havdalah (a Jewish religious ceremony that marks the symbolic end of Shabbat and ushers in the new week) on the plaza at 8 p.m., a complimentary light dinner at 8:15 p.m., screening and discussion of the film at 9 p.m., coffee and cake sponsored by Sisterhood at 10:15 p.m., and Selichot services in the sanctuary at 10:45 p.m.

The first film in the series on Sept. 5, “Heroes in Action,” explores the Jewish perspective on what makes ordinary people become great leaders.

The three additional films are: “The Jewish Picture” at 7 p.m. Sat., Oct. 24; “The Comedy of Conflict” at 7 p.m. Sat., Nov. 14; and “At First Sight” on a date to be announced.

Each segment will start with the screening of a short film of approximately 35 minutes, followed by an interactive discussion.

Jerusalem University’s “The Jewish Lens” miniseries goes behind the scenes of popular Hollywood movies with actors, film critics and religious thinkers to discover Jewish wisdom and to examine Jewish influence and perspective on fi lm genres.

The nonprofit Jerusalem U provides filmbased content and educational programs to organizations and synagogues who seek to increase Jewish knowledge and engagement with Israel among their constituents.

For more information, call Dena Feingold, at (805) 497-6891, ext. 165, or email dena@templeetzchaim.org or go online to www.templeetzchaim.org.



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