Santa Cruz Jewish Film Festival

06/01/2026

REBOOT is an independent short film series now streaming on ChaiFlicks, "the Jewish Netflix", with half off a yearlong subscription to the entire catalogue of film and TV programming-- only $48.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2IZA5pbn9V0
Here's a bit about the early June lineup:

Monday, June 1 – Pride Month
ARAVA is a coming-of-age story about faith, rebellion, friendship, identity and the complicated pull between individual freedom and community, sSet against the street-punk scene of early 2000s Jerusalem,

Monday, June 8 – Ahead of Anne Frank’s Birthday
ANNE explores the story of two actresses, one white Jewish American and one African American, who both identify deeply with The Diary of Anne Frank.

and THE ANNE FRANK GIFT SHOP, an award-winning dark satire about antisemitism, collective memory and contemporary culture.

A new partnership between Reboot Studios and ChaiFlicks kicks off today, June 1, 2026, with a month-long short film festival spotlighting bold, unexpected Je...

05/31/2026

A Scandanavian young woman is recruited to infiltrate European pro-Palestinian non-profit organizations. This documentary exposes uncomfortable truths about the Pro-Palestinian movement's funding, its leadeship, and true goals.

Hashtula: The secret agent who uncovered the secrets of Hamas in Europe. Episode one. קרדיט: ערוץ 13, צבי יחזקאלי וקודה הפקות. תחקיר: ארגון עד כאן.If you wis...

05/02/2026

THE SAND AND THE SEA
A story about the Exodus refugee ship is available for viewing online now through Sunday, May 10th.

The film explores one of the most defining journeys in Israeli history, told by the people who lived it.

Two men who met aboard the Exodus ship in 1947, the young ship captain and a Holocaust survivor, meet again decades later to reflect on the perilous journey, and on what became of the dream they once shared.

Then you can meet the Director in a Live Filmmaker Conversation on Zoom! Yonatan Nir will host director Ronen Zaretzky on Sunday, May 3rd at 10:00 AM (PacificT ime).

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Join a DocuNation online film screening and enjoy a rare opportunity to watch a documentary and meet the filmmakers behind it through a live conversation.

05/01/2026

For those that missed it in last year's SCJFF, the compelling and inspiring documentary FOUR WINTERS is available for streaming through May 3.

Join Us for the LIVE Streaming Event Now through April 30th in honor of Holocaust Remembrance

04/23/2026

A big weekend of films-- Saturday at Chadeish Yameinu Jewish Renewal, 239 High St.-- OZ'S LIST at 6:30 and MORE THAN I DESERVE at 7:45 pm. Admission is free, with donations gratefully accepted. These deeply emotional films will move and uplift you. Make a plan to attend!
https://vimeo.com/798093550?fl=pl&fe=cm

12/15/2025

Chaiflicks, "the Jewish Netflix", is once again offering a Chanukah special-- one year for $48 or one month for $18. NEIGHBORS and YANIV were top contenders for the 2025 & 2026 SCJFF but we could not fit them in. Both are highly recommended and available to view on Chaiflicks!

Welcome to the annual ChaiFlicks Hanukkah Film Festival. Get your ticket today and enjoy eight remarkable feature films and series that inspire, entertain, and celebrate Jewish life and culture from around the globe. This year’s festival includes exclusive film presentations, Q&As, and access to s...

12/07/2025

Available to watch for free online through December 11-- DEAD SEA GUARDIANS (2021), running time 78 minutes.
An Israeli, a Jordanian, and a Palestinian collaborate to swim across the Dead Sea to save it from extinction, overcoming piolitical obstacles along the way.
Watch the full film here https://www.docunation.org/deadsea

Dead Sea GuardiansDir. Ido Glass, Yoav Kleinman(Documentary, Israel, 2022, 78 min)The Dead Sea—the lowest place on earth and one of the wonders of the world—...