Screening of "The New Jew" Episodes 3-4

5342 Saint Charles Avenue,New Orleans LA 70115

10 February, 2022

Description

The Spring 2022 Cathy and Morris Bart Jewish Cultural Arts Series features a diverse lineup of film and television screenings. The New Jew is a four-episode Israeli docu-comedy television series presented by Guri Alfi, one of Israel’s most popular comedians. It showcases the cultural and political influence of the Jewish community in the United States, the variety of alternative models it offers for living a rich Jewish life and the rifts in relations between them and the State of Israel. The first two episodes will be screened on February 3 and the final two on February 10. “This series about “new” Jews will likely enlighten, entertain, annoy and offend viewers in different ways, but it does present a varied and interesting portrait of American-Jewish life.” – Jerusalem Post “Alfi manages to distill his comic persona and charisma, and thanks to this combination, the product manages to be both exciting and comical, and unfold the diversity that exists in American Jewry.” – Aviv Agiv, Srugim Documentary | English | 45 minutes an episode Admission is free and open to the community. A reservation, mask and proof of vaccination are required.