From the JEWISH COMMUNITY RELATIONS COUNCIL OF GREATER TOLEDO
From Lake Erie to the Red Sea, the Jewish Community Relations Council Fall into Films Series presents five thought-provoking and entertaining stories and documentaries that include post-film discussions with authors, producers, and experts in each film’s subject matter.
All films are free, though registration is highly recommended. To sign up for some or all of the films, visit https://form.jotform.com/jewishtoledo/jcrc-film-festival-registration or contact Sherry Majewski at 419-724-0351 or sherry@jewishtoledo.org.
The five films are as follows:
10 Questions for Henry Ford
Thursday, August 24 at 6:30 p.m.
Franciscan Center of Lourdes University, 6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania
10 Questions for Henry Ford addresses antisemitism and the auto maker’s complicated legacy. Featuring a post-film discussion with the film’s producer, University of Michigan Professor Andy Kirshner.
The Erie Situation
Thursday, September 7 at 6:30 p.m.
Franciscan Center of Lourdes University, 6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania
The Erie Situation looks at the numerous factors affecting the water quality (and lack thereof) in Lake Erie. Featuring a post-film discussion with Tom Henry, The Blade‘s award-winning environmental reporter, and David Ruck of Great Lakes Outreach Media, producer of the film.
Under G-d
Thursday, October 12 at 6:30 p.m.
Main Branch of the Toledo Lucas County Public Library, 325 N. Michigan St., Toledo
Under G-d focuses on the Jewish response to the United States Supreme Court’s Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision that overturned Roe v. Wade. Featuring a post-film discussion with legal and medical experts.
The Red Sea Diving Resort
Thursday, November 16 at 6:30 p.m.
Franciscan Center of Lourdes University, 6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania
www.netflix.com/title/80240537
The Red Sea Diving Resort, inspired by true events, tells the story of a Mossad-run fake hotel that enabled the rescue of Jewish-Ethiopian refugees from Sudan to Israel. Featuring a brief presentation about Ethiopian Jews after the film.
Repairing the World: Stories from the Tree of Life
Thursday, December 14 at 6 p.m.
Congregation Etz Chayim, 3853 Woodley Rd., Toledo
https://repairingtheworldfilm.org/
Repairing the World: Stories from the Tree of Life documents Pittsburgh’s collective response in the aftermath of the deadliest antisemitic attack in U.S. history, at the Tree of Life, New Light Congregation, and Congregation Dor Hadash synagogues. This film screening will be part of our 2023 Shine a Light on Antisemitism program and includes a full Kosher dinner and candle lighting for the last night of Hanukkah.
