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Boca Raton’s Original Jewish Film Festival
Announces 2023 Summer Fest Film Series
And The Seventh Annual Festival Audience Winners
Boca Raton’s original Jewish film festival, The Judy selected the top three
Levis Krug Boca Raton Jewish Film Festival (JLKBRJFF), finalists in each
presented by the Adolph & Rose Levis JCC (Levis JCC) category: best narrative,
announces the audience winners from its seventh annual best documentary and
event, the 2023 Summer Fest film series, and a call for best short.
Screening Committee members. Viewed by more than “At the heart of
3,000 film lovers in 2023, the film festival is recognized as JLKBRJFF’s mission
a premiere destination for Jewish and Israeli films and has is our commitment
become one of the country’s largest niche film festivals. to showcasing films
More than 80 feature-length films, documentaries and that capture the rich
shorts were judged by viewers based on the overall quality and multifaceted
of the film, effectiveness of the message, entertainment Dr. Stewart and Judy Levis Krug at the Judy Levis Krug Boca experiences of Jewish
value and audience popularity, among other criteria. Viewers Raton Jewish Film Festival’s Cinebash event culture and history,”
said Nina Rosenzweig,
chair, JLKBRJFF
Screening Committee.
“ Ou r d e d i c a t e d Summer Fest film series movie
Screening Committee poster for Fanny’s Journey
and I take great care to
curate a diverse selection of films that challenge, inspire and
provoke thought, and we are privileged to collaborate with
talented film makers from all corners of the world who share
our passion for storytelling.”
Top three winners in each category are:
Best Narratives
1. Farewell Mr. Haffman
2. Simone Veil: A Woman of the Century
3. The Accusation
Best Documentary Films
1. Baltic Truth
2. The Rhapsody
3. Reckonings
Best Short Films
1. Nakam
2. Twenty Minutes
3. The Caretaker
“JLKBRJFF is more than just a film festival, three weeks,
80 films or nine winners – it’s a celebration of Jewish culture
and a testament to the vibrant community that supports it,”
said Stephanie Owitz, vice president of Arts, Culture and
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Demand for enriching cultural arts programming in our
THIS IS THE MARKET YOU YOU NEED EXPOSURE & area remains strong during the summer months. The Levis
JCC’s JLKBRJFF is proud to present its Summer Fest film
HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR! AGGRESSIVE MARKETING! series. Films will be screened one Wednesday per month at
(561) 756-8508 (561) 756-8508 1 p.m., June through October at the Levis JCC. Tickets are
$10 per film. To purchase tickets to the following films, visit
Hope everyone is doing okay during these challenging times. I am here to assist any way I can. https://levisjcc.org/filmfestival/events/:
June 28: Fanny’s Journey
July 26: Baltic Truth
Aug. 23: Farewell Mr. Haffman
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Oct. 11: Fiddler’s Journey to the Big Screen
The eighth annual JLKBRJFF will be held Jan. 28 to Feb.
18, 2024. The festival’s Screening Committee, an integral part
of the festival each year, is currently accepting new members;
this is an active committee that is involved in carefully curating
the final roster of films that will be presented to the 2024
festival audiences. Contact JLKBRJFF Director Lisa Barash
at lisab@levisjcc.org for more information.
Sponsorship opportunities are also available. The Levis JCC
Sandler Center is located at 21050 95th Ave. S. in Boca Raton.
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engage in dialogue to explore the many diverse perspectives
portrayed by the films presented. Due to the generous support
from donors Billi and Bernie Marcus, the festival has been
able to expand, offering year-round Jewish-themed film
programming.
About The Levis JCC Sandler Center
The Levis JCC’s Phyllis & Harvey Sandler Center, which
highlights renowned talent from artists and actors to authors
and so much more, gives adults of all ages and faiths an
opportunity to connect with others who share similar interests
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