A class on “Cutting Edge Israel: Contemporary Israeli Short Films” will be presented for free on four Thursdays, 7:30 p.m., this fall at the Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center.
• “Black Over White” (2008), in which popular Israeli singer-songwriter Idan Raichel and his group travel to Ethiopia. Paz Goldschmidt, director of the Milwaukee Jewish Federation’s Israel Center, will present. Oct. 28.
• “Amos Oz” (2008), about the acclaimed Israeli novelist and activist. Jody Hirsh, JCC Judaic educator, will present. Nov. 18.
• “Ida’s Dance Club” (2008), a documentary about a ballroom dance competition for seniors in Tel Aviv. Goldschmidt will present. Dec. 9.
• “Leap of Faith” (2009), an examination of six individuals who chose to convert from Christianity to Orthodox Judaism. Hirsh will present.
The class is sponsored by the Coalition for Jewish Learning, the education program of the MJF, and the JCC, and co-sponsored by the Israel Center. For more information, contact Laurie Herman, laurieh@milwaukeejewish.org or 414-963-2720.
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