Page 16 - Boca Exposure - July '23

Page 16, Boca Exposure
Boca’s Original Jewish Film Festival Announces

Seventh Annual Winners, Schedule For 2023 Summer Fest

Boca Raton’s premiere destination for Jewish and Israeli films and has per month at 1 p.m., June through October at the Levis
original Jewish film become one of the country’s largest niche film festivals. JCC. Tickets are $10 per film. To purchase tickets to the
festival, The Judy More than 80 feature-length films, documentaries and following films, visit https://levisjcc.org/filmfestival/
Levis Krug Boca shorts were judged by viewers based on the overall quality events/:
Raton Jewish Film of the film, effectiveness of the message, entertainment The first film in the series, Fanny’s Journey, was
Festival, presented value and audience popularity, among other criteria. screened on June 28. The rest of the series schedule
by the Adolph & Viewers selected the top three finalists in each category: is as follows:
Rose Levis JCC best narrative, best documentary and best short. July 26: Baltic Truth
has announced the “At the heart of the festival’s mission is our Aug. 23: Farewell Mr. Haffman
audience winners commitment to showcasing films that capture the rich and Sept. 13: Welcome to Kutsher’s: The Last Catskills Resort
from its seventh multifaceted experiences of Jewish culture and history,” Oct. 11: Fiddler’s Journey to the Big Screen
annual event, as said Nina Rosenzweig, chair of the festival’s Screening The eighth annual festival will be held Jan. 28 to Feb.
well as the schedule Dr Stewart and Judy Levis Krug Committee. “Our dedicated Screening Committee and 18, 2024. The festival’s Screening Committee, an integral
for its 2023 Summer at the Judy Levis Krug Boca Raton I take great care to curate a diverse selection of films part of the festival each year, is currently accepting new
Fest film series, and Jewish Film Festival that challenge, inspire and provoke thought, and we members; this is an active committee that is involved
a call for Screening are privileged to collaborate with talented film makers in carefully curating the final roster of films that will
Committee members. Viewed by more than 3,000 film from all corners of the world who share our passion for be presented to the 2024 festival audiences. Contact the
lovers in 2023, the film festival is recognized as a storytelling.” festival’s Director, Lisa Barash, at lisab@levisjcc.org for
The top three winners in each category are: more information.
Best Narratives Sponsorship opportunities are also available. The
10th Annual Boca Raton Bowl from page 15 1. Farewell Mr. Haffman Levis JCC Sandler Center is located at 21050 95th Ave.,
2. Simone Veil: A Woman of the Century S. in Boca Raton.
the 32-event schedule includes four early-season college 3. The Accusation About The Judy Levis Krug Boca Raton Jewish Film
football kickoff games, 17 college bowl games, 10 Best Documentary Films Festival
college basketball events, and a college softball event, 1. Baltic Truth The mission of the Judy Levis Krug Boca Raton Jewish
in addition to a new college gymnastics event coming 2. The Rhapsody Film Festival is to provide the newest, most stimulating
in 2024. Collectively, these events account for over 400 3. Reckonings and thought-provoking films that encourage audiences to
hours of live programming on ESPN platforms while Best Short Films expand their awareness and understanding of the Jewish
reaching 60 million viewers and attracting more than 1. Nakam world and engage in dialogue to explore the many diverse
650,000 annual attendees. 2. Twenty Minutes perspectives portrayed by the films presented. Due to the
Each year, the portfolio of events features more 3. The Caretaker generous swupport from donors Billi and Bernie Marcus,
than 20 Division I conferences and hosts over 4,000 “This is more than just a film festival – three weeks, the festival has been able to expand, offering year-round
participating student athletes. With satellite offices 80 films or nine winners – it’s a celebration of Jewish Jewish-themed film programming.
in more than 10 cities across the country, ESPN culture and a testament to the vibrant community that About The Levis JCC Sandler Center
Events builds relationships with conferences, schools supports it,” said Stephanie Owitz, vice president of Arts, The Levis JCC’s Phyllis & Harvey Sandler Center,
and local communities, as well as providing unique Culture and Learning, Levis JCC Sandler Center. which highlights renowned talent from artists and actors
experiences for teams and fans. For more information, Demand for enriching cultural arts programming in to authors and so much more, gives adults of all ages
visit the official website, Facebook, Twitter or our area remains strong during the summer months. The and faiths an opportunity to connect with others who
YouTube pages. Levis JCC’s Film Festival is proud to present its Summer share similar interests in continuing education, travel
Fest film series. Films will be screened one Wednesday and social events. Learn more at levisjcc.org/culture.

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