Silicon Valley Jewish Film Festival

Silicon Valley Jewish Film Festival Go to www.svjff.org for more info.

The SVJFF is a central unifying event across Silicon Valley that facilitates connectivity through films from all over the world, with actors, directors, and filmmakers sharing insights with the audience.

In Theater: Sunday, May 31st at 7pm�Purchase Tickets at the link in our bio or SVJFF.orgCritically acclaimed film: Among...
04/07/2026

In Theater: Sunday, May 31st at 7pm�Purchase Tickets at the link in our bio or SVJFF.org

Critically acclaimed film: Among Neighbors
Combining magical realism and evocative animation with revelatory interviews, Among Neighbors examines the story of a small town where Jews and Polish Catholics lived side by side for centuries before World War II. The film brings the Polish response to the Holocaust to life through the last living eyewitnesses, revealing both love and betrayal as it zeroes in on one of the last living Holocaust survivors from the town, and an aging eyewitness who saw Jews murdered there by her own Polish neighbors. Executive Producer Anita Friedman is a subject of the film and a renowned Bay Area leader in philanthropy and Holocaust education.

The screening will be followed by a special conversation and Q&A with the Director Yoav Potash.

Mark your calendars! We have a movie coming up as a part of our year round program! Purchase tickets at svjff.orgSaturda...
02/28/2026

Mark your calendars! We have a movie coming up as a part of our year round program!
Purchase tickets at svjff.org

Saturday, April 4th at 7:30pm
Anat, a single mother and enthusiastic teacher of literature at a primary school, can’t wait for her son to be discharged from the army. But right on the day of his planned return, war breaks out on the border with Lebanon. The condition of her traumatized father worsens and from her son comes the news that all discharges have been suspended. Anat sets heaven and earth in motion to get her son home - but when he does return briefly,
their close relationship is put under enormous pressure.

Mark your calendars! We have a movie coming up as a part of our year round program! Purchase tickets at svjff.orgSaturda...
12/25/2025

Mark your calendars! We have a movie coming up as a part of our year round program!
Purchase tickets at svjff.org

Saturday, January 17th at 7pm
Maya and Aviv Berger have built a seemingly perfect life, a stable relationship, successful careers, and a son they love more than anything. But when a series of medical tests reveals a shocking secret, their world begins to unravel. As Maya delves deeper in search of the truth, she uncovers strange inconsistencies and half-truths that lead her back to an event from years ago. What begins as a medical challenge soon transforms into a gripping mystery, one that culminates in a stunning revelation.

In Theater: Tomorrow — Saturday, November 1st at 7pmPurchase Tickets at the link in our bio or SVJFF.orgCharles Grodin: ...
11/01/2025

In Theater: Tomorrow — Saturday, November 1st at 7pm
Purchase Tickets at the link in our bio or SVJFF.org

Charles Grodin: Rebel with a Cause
Born into a Jewish family in Pittsburgh, Charles Grodin lived a life that exemplified the values of Tikkun Olam, or “repairing the world.” This documentary not only highlights Grodin’s legendary comedic career, but also shines a light on his extraordinary, decades-long dedication to justice—working tirelessly to free wrongfully imprisoned individuals, many of them mothers of color with young children. Featuring interviews with friends and collaborators like Robert De Niro, Steve Martin, Martin Short, Elaine May, Carol Burnett, Paul Simon, Art Garfunkel, Alan Arkin, Ellen Burstyn, Marc Maron, Lewis Black, Marlo Thomas, Jon Lovitz, and several of the women he helped liberate, the film offers a moving tribute to a man whose legacy reaches far beyond the screen.

TODAY! Day 13 of the SVJFFWatch this film by visiting SVJFF.org where you can purchase tickets!Each virtual film will be...
11/01/2025

TODAY! Day 13 of the SVJFF

Watch this film by visiting SVJFF.org where you can purchase tickets!
Each virtual film will be available for watching for 72 hours, starting from the films scheduled time.

Come Closer: Starting Fri, Oct. 31 at 3:00pm
Israel’s official entry for the Academy Awards, Come Closer is a powerful story of grief, love, and self-discovery. After the sudden death of her younger brother, Eden finds herself drawn into his hidden past—uncovering a secret girlfriend and embarking on a journey of obsession and healing. Featuring a breakout performance by Lia Elalouf and award-winning direction by Tom Nesher (daughter of legendary Israeli director Avi Nesher), the film combines striking visuals and a haunting score to explore how love can both wound and heal.

TODAY! Day 13 of the SVJFFWatch this film by visiting SVJFF.org where you can purchase tickets!Each virtual film will be...
11/01/2025

TODAY! Day 13 of the SVJFF

Watch this film by visiting SVJFF.org where you can purchase tickets!
Each virtual film will be available for watching for 72 hours, starting from the films scheduled time.

October 8: Starting Fri, Oct. 31 at 1:00pm
October 8 offers a look at the explosion of antisemitism on college campuses, social media and in the streets of America beginning the day after the October 7th attack on Israel by Hamas. Through meticulous investigation, the film also uncovers how over decades, Hamas created sophisticated networks in America to permeate U.S. institutions and examines the tsunami of online antisemitism, propaganda, and disinformation unleashed by Iran, China and Russia – with the sole purpose of dividing American society.

TODAY! Day 12 of the SVJFFWatch this film by visiting SVJFF.org where you can purchase tickets!Each virtual film will be...
10/30/2025

TODAY! Day 12 of the SVJFF

Watch this film by visiting SVJFF.org where you can purchase tickets!
Each virtual film will be available for watching for 72 hours, starting from the films scheduled time.

The Stronghold: Starting Thurs, Oct. 30 at 8:30pm
Marking the 50th anniversary of the Yom Kippur War, The Stronghold delivers a powerful and intimate portrayal of Israeli soldiers during one of the nation’s most pivotal battles. Based on actual events, this intense drama follows 42 IDF soldiers under siege, as a young lieutenant and an army doctor face a life-or-death decision. With standout performances by beloved Israeli actors like Michael Aloni and Ohad Knoller, this gripping war drama is both a cinematic tribute to the fallen and a poignant reminder of the courage, sacrifice, and humanity that define Israel’s collective memory and resilience.

TODAY! Day 12 of the SVJFFWatch this film by visiting SVJFF.org where you can purchase tickets!Each virtual film will be...
10/30/2025

TODAY! Day 12 of the SVJFF

Watch this film by visiting SVJFF.org where you can purchase tickets!
Each virtual film will be available for watching for 72 hours, starting from the films scheduled time.

The Other: Starting Thurs, Oct. 30 at 6:00pm
This acclaimed documentary offers a powerful look at the complex relationships between Israelis and Palestinians. Set against the backdrop of decades of conflict and occupation, it follows individuals from both sides who bravely choose to meet face-to-face—often for the first time—with those they’ve been taught to see as adversaries. Through these encounters and conversations, a transformative journey unfolds, revealing unexpected connections, shared humanity, and the universal threads of identity, culture, pain, and resilience. The film challenges viewers to reconsider what it means to truly see one another and highlights the extraordinary potential for understanding when people are willing to move beyond fear and mistrust.

TODAY! Day 11 of the SVJFFWatch this film by visiting SVJFF.org where you can purchase tickets!Each virtual film will be...
10/29/2025

TODAY! Day 11 of the SVJFF

Watch this film by visiting SVJFF.org where you can purchase tickets!
Each virtual film will be available for watching for 72 hours, starting from the films scheduled time.

Auction: Starting Wed, Oct. 29 at 8:30pm

In this meticulously crafted drama, an art appraiser’s carefully curated life is disrupted when a lawyer contacts him about a client who may have acquired a work of art long thought to be lost during World War II. With tempered expectations, André and his assistant travel to meet Martin, a chemical plant worker, and appraise the artwork. Their skepticism gives way to astonishment when they confirm that the painting is indeed authentic—an Egon Schiele masterpiece that vanished during World War II. This discovery could be the defining moment of André’s career, but it also raises questions about ethics in the high-stakes world of art, where money and power reign supreme.

TODAY! Day 11 of the SVJFFWatch this film by visiting SVJFF.org where you can purchase tickets!Each virtual film will be...
10/29/2025

TODAY! Day 11 of the SVJFF

Watch this film by visiting SVJFF.org where you can purchase tickets!
Each virtual film will be available for watching for 72 hours, starting from the films scheduled time.

Colleyville: Starting Wed, Oct. 29 at 6:00pm

On January 15, 2022, a quiet Saturday morning at Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, Texas, turned into a gripping 11-hour hostage crisis. Rabbi Charlie Cytron-Walker and three others were held captive as the synagogue’s live stream continued, drawing over 4,000 viewers. With global media coverage, more than 200 law enforcement officers, 70 FBI negotiators, and messages from leaders like President Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, the unfolding events felt like a real-life thriller. Using phone recordings, livestream footage, and firsthand accounts, this film captures the tension and courage of that day—ultimately revealing how light can emerge in even the darkest of times. IMMEDIATELY AFTER  THE FILM: Post-movie program with director Dani Menkin

TODAY! Day 10 of the SVJFFWatch this film by visiting SVJFF.org where you can purchase tickets!Each virtual film will be...
10/28/2025

TODAY! Day 10 of the SVJFF

Watch this film by visiting SVJFF.org where you can purchase tickets!
Each virtual film will be available for watching for 72 hours, starting from the films scheduled time.

The Ring — Starting Tues, Oct. 28 at 8:30pm

The Ring is a heartwarming dramedy about three generations bound by love, memory, and a powerful family legend. Arnon Noble, a devout man devoted to his Holocaust-survivor mother, accompanies her to schools where she shares how a thin gold ring saved both their lives. When her health declines, Arnon sets off to her hometown of Budapest in search of the fabled ring—and invites his estranged daughter, a TV researcher, to join him. As they retrace the past together, the journey becomes more than a quest for an object—it’s a chance to heal old wounds and rebuild a broken bond. Inspired by Adir Miller’s family story, The Ring is a moving exploration of legacy, reconciliation, and the ties that endure across generations.

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