Jewish and Israeli Film Festival: Paddle for Life & The Holy Closet [Virtual Screening]

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Paddling for Life | Documentary Short

This documentary is the story of the Pink Lionesses, Israel, a unique women's sports group, consisting of breast cancer survivors, that paddle on Dragon Boats, on the Sea of Galilee in Northern Israel. Their common goal is to recover, recuperate and combat their cancer. They have chosen optimism, action, caring for themselves despite the intense difficulties and fear they must rise from.

The Holy Closet | Documentary Feature

What does the wedding ceremony of two religious Jewish gay men look like? Or the pregnancy of a trans religious man? These are the stories of LGBTQ people who chose to remain religious Jews and to build their lives, relationships, families, and everyday activities according to the Jewish religion.

The Mayerson JCC Jewish & Israeli Film Festival presents a diverse, inspiring lineup of award-winning films and engaging, educational programming that connects to Jewish and Israeli stories. To see the whole 2024 lineup click here.

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Virtual film showings and companion special features have 48-hour watch availability. Please note the specific geographic regions in which each virtual film is available.

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