2010
May 2010
Saturday 1 May 2010
Sat 1 May, 8 pm. NEW Filmmakers Weekend -- Philadelphia Premiere Director: Sara Greenberg Date 2009 Country USA R/T 14 minutes Saturday, May 1, 2010, 8pm $10 in advance, $12 at the door Screening with HAG Philadelphia native and Yale graduate Sara Greenberg travels with her survivor grandparents to witness the world they lived in. It is a younger generation's testament to the need to remember. Special Guest Speaker: Director Sara Greenberg. 401 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, 19103. 215-446-3045. Gershman Y Jewish Community Center - [email][events]
Sat 1 May, 8 pm. NEW Filmmakers Weekend -- Philadelphia Premiere Director: Yisrael Lifshutz Date 2008 Country USA R/T 93 minutes Saturday, May 1, 2010, 8pm $10 in advance, $12 at the door Screening with B-2247 Yisrael "Izzi" Lifschutz established the Hasidic Actors' Guild, where he trained actors, dancers, and musicians to portray Hasidim on film more accurately and sympathetically. But all is not Kosher in Brooklyn when Izzi alienates both friends and filmmakers by "HAG-ing" the spotlight. Special Guest Speaker: Director Yisrael Lifschutz. 401 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, 19103. 215-446-3045. Gershman Y Jewish Community Center - [email][events]
Sunday 2 May 2010
Sun 2 May, 1 pm. NEW Filmmakers Weekend Director: Nicole Opper Date 2009 Country USA R/T 78 minutes Sunday, May 2, 2010, 1pm $8 in advance, $10 at the door Adopted by two Jewish Lesbians, Avery is an African-American girl living with two adopted brothers: one Korean and one multi-racial. The film follows Avery's emotional search for her birth mother at a time of personal conflict with her Jewish/Black identity. The film is touring festivals throughout the United States. Special Guest Speaker: Director Nicole Opper. 401 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, 19103. 215-446-3045. Gershman Y Jewish Community Center - [email][events]
Sun 2 May, 4 pm. NEW Filmmakers Weekend -- Philadelphia Premiere Director: Ragnar Freidank Date 2008 Country USA R/T 38 minutes Sunday, May 2, 2010, 4pm $8 in advance, $10 at the door Screening with The Beetle From 1976 to 1978, retired secretary Jessie (Joanna Merlin) tries to lead an ordinary life even as her deteriorating neighborhood grows more dangerous. Beautiful Hills of Brooklyn depicts how a life quietly lived can succumb to changes beyond one's control. Special Guest Speakers: Director Ragnar Freidank, Actress Joanna Merlin and writer Ellen Cassedy. 401 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, 19103. 215-446-3045. Gershman Y Jewish Community Center - [email][events]
Sun 2 May, 4 pm. NEW Filmmakers Weekend -- Philadelphia Premiere Director: Yishari Orian Date 2008 Country Israel R/T 55 minutes Sunday, May 2, 2010, 4pm $8 in advance, $10 at the door Screening with Beautiful Hills of Brooklyn In this delightful comedy, filmmaker Yishai Orion cherishes his 40-year-old, broken-down VW Beetle. His pregnant wife wants to get rid of it. This conflict sends Orion on a fool's errand to discover the past of his beloved jalopy. A most unusual road trip movie. Special Guest Speaker: Director Yishai Orian has been invited. 401 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, 19103. 215-446-3045. Gershman Y Jewish Community Center - [email][events]
Sun 2 May, 7 pm. NEW Filmmakers Weekend -- Philadelphia Premiere Director: Julian Shaw Date 2007 Country Australia R/T 54 minutes Sunday, May 2, 2010, 7pm $8 in advance, $10 at the door Double Feature with Shmul Kaplan Off-limits and controversial, South African political satirist Pieter-Dirk Uys funds his own travels across the country to teach children about the threat of HIV/AIDS along with other ignored sexual education issues. His subversive lampoons are beloved by many like Mandela and Tutu, especially when he performs in drag as his alter-ego Mrs. Evita Bezuidenhout. Special Guest Speaker: Director Julian Shaw. 401 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, 19103. 215-446-3045. Gershman Y Jewish Community Center - [email][events]
Sun 2 May, 7 pm. NEW Filmmakers Weekend -- Philadelphia Premiere Director: Michael Wong Date 2008 Country USA R/T 25 minutes Sunday, May 2, 2010, 7pm $8 in advance, $10 at the door Double Feature with Darling. The Pieter-Dirk Uys Story Two Penn law students follow Shmul as he tries to buck the complex, infuriating US immigration system. With Philadelphia public defender Jonathan Stein. Special Guest Speaker: Director Michael Wong has been invited. 401 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, 19103. 215-446-3045. Gershman Y Jewish Community Center - [email][events]
Monday 3 May 2010
Mon 3 May, 7 pm. NEW Filmmakers Weekend -- Philadelphai Premiere Director: Yoram Sachs Date 2007 Country Israel R/T 81 minutes In Hebrew with English subtitles Monday, May 3, 2010, 7pm $8 in advance, $10 at the door In this raucous dating comedy, Yaniv's best friend persuades him to cure his most recent heartbreak by writing and producing a film about the experience, and in the process, meeting lots of "hot" Tel Aviv babes. But will writing a romantic film really help him find true love? Special Guest Speaker: Director Yoram Sachs has been invited. 401 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, 19103. 215-446-3045. Gershman Y Jewish Community Center - [email][events]
Sunday 9 May 2010
Sun 9 May, 3-5 pm. Sunday, May 9th , 3-5pm Join us for a behind-the-scenes tasting and look at some of Philadelphia's best artisinal food producers. From how cheese is made to the difference between white and dark chocolate, this exclusive tour will have you eating your way through Philly delicacies (food is vegetarian.) This program sold out last year. Space limited. -$30. 401 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, 19103. 215-446-3045. 30. Gershman Y Jewish Community Center - [email][events]
Thursday 13 May 2010
Thu 13 May, 7:30 pm. By Strouse: A Musical Revue Thursday, May 13th , 7:30 PM Join the Gershman Y for By Strouse, a musical revue celebrating the songs of Tony Award-winning composer Charles Strouse. Featuring songs from Annie, Bye, Bye Birdie, Applause, Golden Boy and other shows, this tuneful revue will have you singing along. In conjunction with By Strouse, we will be honoring Charles Strouse with the first ever Gershman Y Lifetime Achievement Award for Arts and Culture. Please join us for a free conversation with Mr. Strouse and the awards ceremony following the Sunday, May 16th performance. Thursday, May 13, 7:30pm Friday, May 14, 1pm Saturday, May 15, 8pm Sunday, May 16, 2pm ALL Tickets ONLY $20. Please NOTE: All performances will be at The Arts Bank, Broad & South. Hor. 401 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, 19103. 215-446-3045. 20. Gershman Y Jewish Community Center - [email][events]
Friday 14 May 2010
Fri 14 May, 1 pm. By Strouse: A Musical Revue Thursday, May 13th , 7:30 PM Join the Gershman Y for By Strouse, a musical revue celebrating the songs of Tony Award-winning composer Charles Strouse. Featuring songs from Annie, Bye, Bye Birdie, Applause, Golden Boy and other shows, this tuneful revue will have you singing along. In conjunction with By Strouse, we will be honoring Charles Strouse with the first ever Gershman Y Lifetime Achievement Award for Arts and Culture. Please join us for a free conversation with Mr. Strouse and the awards ceremony following the Sunday, May 16th performance. Thursday, May 13, 7:30pm Friday, May 14, 1pm Saturday, May 15, 8pm Sunday, May 16, 2pm ALL Tickets ONLY $20. Please NOTE: All performances will be at The Arts Bank, Broad & South. Hor. 401 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, 19103. 215-446-3045. 20. Gershman Y Jewish Community Center - [email][events]
Saturday 15 May 2010
Sat 15 May, 8 pm. By Strouse: A Musical Revue Thursday, May 13th , 7:30 PM Join the Gershman Y for By Strouse, a musical revue celebrating the songs of Tony Award-winning composer Charles Strouse. Featuring songs from Annie, Bye, Bye Birdie, Applause, Golden Boy and other shows, this tuneful revue will have you singing along. In conjunction with By Strouse, we will be honoring Charles Strouse with the first ever Gershman Y Lifetime Achievement Award for Arts and Culture. Please join us for a free conversation with Mr. Strouse and the awards ceremony following the Sunday, May 16th performance. Thursday, May 13, 7:30pm Friday, May 14, 1pm Saturday, May 15, 8pm Sunday, May 16, 2pm ALL Tickets ONLY $20. Please NOTE: All performances will be at The Arts Bank, Broad & South. Hor. 401 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, 19103. 215-446-3045. Gershman Y Jewish Community Center - [email][events]
Sunday 16 May 2010
Sun 16 May, 2 pm. Thursday, May 13th , 7:30 PM Join the Gershman Y for By Strouse, a musical revue celebrating the songs of Tony Award-winning composer Charles Strouse. Featuring songs from Annie, Bye, Bye Birdie, Applause, Golden Boy and other shows, this tuneful revue will have you singing along. In conjunction with By Strouse, we will be honoring Charles Strouse with the first ever Gershman Y Lifetime Achievement Award for Arts and Culture. Please join us for a free conversation with Mr. Strouse and the awards ceremony following the Sunday, May 16th performance. Thursday, May 13, 7:30pm Friday, May 14, 1pm Saturday, May 15, 8pm Sunday, May 16, 2pm ALL Tickets ONLY $20. Please NOTE: All performances will be at The Arts Bank, Broad & South. Hors d'oeuvres reception with M. 401 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, 19103. 215-446-3045. Gershman Y Jewish Community Center - [email][events]