Jewish Film Nights at the J

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Jewish Film Nights at Home

JCC's Jewish Film Nights are virtual. You can watch our selection of a Jewish interest film from the comfort of your own home and then join us for an online discussion via Zoom, every 4 weeks. To receive email notices about what films will be discussed, links to the films, and how to gain entry to the Zoom meetings, you need only to sign up HERE.

Watch the films at your convenience and then join us for the discussion. Everyone is invited. We choose films that are readily available to stream online. Themes are varied: Drama, History, Comedy, Documentary, Contemporary.

Sign up for the JFN email list to receive notices of upcoming films and discussions


Upcoming Film Discussions:

 

BLACK AND JEWISH AMERICA:
AN INTERWOVEN HISTORY

2026 | TV Mini-Series (4 Episodes)

Watch it FREE on PBS
Also available on YouTube, Prime, Apple

BLACK AND JEWISH AMERICA: AN INTERWOVEN HISTORY, is a 2026 four-part docuseries that explores the complex relationship between Black Americans and Jewish Americans – forged in shared struggle, tested by division, and representing a uniquely American experience. Written and produced by Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

Gates is a Harvard University professor and host of the popular “Finding Your Roots” genealogy show on PBS. He conceived of the series in the wake of three tragic events – the 2015 Charleston, South Carolina, church shooting; the 2017 white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia; and the 2018 Tree of Life synagogue shooting in Pittsburgh.

Watch online at your convenience and, if you can, please join us on Zoom Tuesday, March 24 to discuss it. Sign up HERE  to receive the Zoom link for the discussion. 

The Zoom discussion will center on material in the fourth episode


Upcoming Virtual Film Discussions:

April 28

June 2

July 7

September 15

October 20

Dates are subject to change 


ChaiFlicks: Jewish Films Streaming Service - Free 7-Day Trial

ChaiFlicks is a Jewish film subscription streaming service offered by Menemsha Films. Menemsha is a film distributor from whom we have obtained many of the great films we have shown at the JCC. (…for which we pay hundreds of dollars per film.)

Menemsha regularly adds films to the ChaiFlicks library. The subscription costs only $6 per month during which you can watch as many films as you like. Currently, the first month is free and you can cancel at any time.


What is Jewish Film Nights at the J?

Jewish Film Nights at the J brings you thought-provoking, entertaining, and educational films for free. There will be one film shown on one night each month. Each film will have a brief introduction and opportunity to stay after for discussion. Themes are varied: Drama, History, Comedy, Documentary, Contemporary. Our committee scours the film universe to bring you the best available. All have a Jewish connection. We invite everyone in the community to enjoy these free nights at the JCC.


 Thanks to a generous grant to the JCC from the Jewish Federation of the Lehigh Valley and the support of our sponsors, all regular JFN films are free.

JFN Sponsorship Form

 The Jewish Film Nights at the J (JFN) committee meets regularly to screen and select films. For more information or to get involved contact Dan Poresky at [email protected].


Thank you to our sponsors

SEASON SPONSORS:
Kathy Zimmerman and Peter Fisher
Harold and Sandra Goldfarb
Bonnie and Bobby z"l Hammel
Daniel Poresky

PRODUCER SPONSORS:
Linda and Jim Wimmer

FILM SPONSORS:
Houman and Lori Ahdieh
Gail Combs
Monica and Henry Friess

Jeffrey Gevirtz
Maxine and Don Klein 

Larry and Eva Levitt
The Mandler Family

Michael and Linda Miller
Alan and Judith Morrison
Elaine and Leon Papir
The Scherline Group

Dr. Mickey and Eileen Ufberg
Carol and Bob Wilson

SUPPORTERS:
Rony Ackerman
Anonymous (2)
Karen and Bill Berry

Marilyn Claire
Jan and Glenn Ehrich  

Nancy Lloyd
Jeannie and Holmes Miller
Elizabeth and James Powers

Elaine Rappaport-Bass
Yahuda and Victoria Smooha
Alla Toff

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