2007
April 2007
Thursday 12 April 2007
Thu 12 Apr, 8:30 pm. Director: Richard Dembo, 2005, France, 112 minutes, in French with English subtitles Guest Speaker: Dr. Jonathan Steinberg Philadelphia Premiere Nina's "house of hope" was one of many orphanages established outside Paris at the end of World War II. These houses took in children who had been hidden in the French countryside, and later, concentration camp refugees from Poland and Romania, provoking cultural and religious conflict. As momentous world events continue, the emotionally devastated children seek hope for the future and re-engagement with life. The film is indeed a "hymn to life." Walter H. Annenberg is the Professor of Modern European History, University of Pennsylvania. 401 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, 19103. 215-446-3045. $12. Gershman Y Jewish Community Center - [email][events]
Monday 16 April 2007
Mon 16 Apr, 6:30 pm. Director: Benoit Jacquot, 2004, France, 185 minutes, in French and German with English subtitles The incomparable Catherine Deneuve stars as Marie Bonaparte, grand-niece of Napoleon Bonaparte and Princess of Greece and Denmark. Suffering from frigidity, she goes to Vienna in the 1920s to be psychoanalyzed by Sigmund Freud. An extraordinary relationship develops between the two over the next twenty years. With the rise of Nazi Germany, she becomes the protector and savior of the Freud family. Deneuve's performance is riveting. Almost in every frame, she is surrounded by a superb cast led by Heinz Bennent as Sigmund Freud. 401 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, 19103. 215-446-3045. $10. Gershman Y Jewish Community Center - [email][events]
Wednesday 18 April 2007
Wed 18 Apr, 12 pm. The Great Escape: Nine Jews Who Fled Hitler and Changed the World Kati Marton was born in Hungary. Her parents survived the Holocaust of World War II but never spoke about it. Raised a Roman Catholic, she only learned late in life and by accident from a third party that her grandparents were exterminated at Auschwitz concentration camp. Marton has combined a career as a reporter and writer with human rights advocacy. She has reported for ABC News as a foreign correspondent and National Public Radio as well as in print journalism and books. She is the chairwoman of the International Women's Health Coalition, and a director (former chairwoman) of the Committee to Protect Journalists and other bodies including the International Rescue Committee, Human Rights. 401 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, 19103. 215-446-3045. Gershman Y Jewish Community Center - [more][email][events]
Sunday 22 April 2007
Sun 22 Apr, 11 am. Dave Lieberman, a Center City Philly native, is the star of the Food Network's Good Deal and Dave Does. He is also a personal chef and cookbook author. In the just published Dave's Dinners, he teaches the home cook about making the most of every ingredient while minimizing costs, intensifying the joy of bringing a good meal to family and friends. Join us as Dave discusses everything from home cooking and restaurants to the ethical food problems facing us today. Cost: $15 advance / $20 at door (includes brunch). 401 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, 19103. 215-446-3045. Gershman Y Jewish Community Center - [email][events]
Sun 22 Apr, 2 pm. Director: Richard Dembo, 2005, France, 112 minutes, in French with English subtitles Guest Speaker: Dr. Jonathan Steinberg Nina's "house of hope" was one of many orphanages established outside Paris at the end of World War II. These houses took in children who had been hidden in the French countryside, and later, concentration camp refugees from Poland and Romania, provoking cultural and religious conflict. As momentous world events continue, the emotionally devastated children seek hope for the future and re-engagement with life. The film is indeed a "hymn to life." Walter H. Annenberg is the Professor of Modern European History, University of Pennsylvania. 401 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, 19103. 215-446-3045. $10. Gershman Y Jewish Community Center - [email][events]
Sun 22 Apr, 7 pm. Director: Karin Albou, 2005, France, 94 minutes, in French, Arabic and Hebrew with English subtitles Guest Speaker: Danielle L. Thomas Easton A sensitive, affecting drama about Tunisian-born Orthodox Jews living in a Parisian quarter called "La Petite Jerusalem" (located right next door to the Arab/Muslim section), the film centers on two sisters trapped in a conflict between old religious ties and modern realities. Mathilda, the married sister, is bound by old sexual customs that leave her frightened and frigid. Eighteen-year-old Laura is torn between her orthodox upbringing and her philosophy studies that open up a whole new world to her. Besieged by blossoming sexual desires, Laura falls for a young Muslim, a powerfully taboo relationship in her and hi. 401 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, 19103. 215-446-3045. $10. Gershman Y Jewish Community Center - [email][events]
Sunday 29 April 2007
Sun 29 Apr. Opening event for this multi-dimensional project by Hana Iverson, including immersive gallery installation and self-guiding, cell-phone based walking tours of historic Fabric Row. 401 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, 19103. 215-446-3045. Gershman Y Jewish Community Center - [email][events]