Jerusalem, Oct 30 (EFE).- As Israel experiences another period of political instability, a revolution in the making is taking place among the conservative ultra-Orthodox Jews. “No voice, no vote,” a group of women shouts, decrying parties keeping them from running for office. “Why not?” wonders Haredi Esty Shushan, founder of Nivcharot, an ultra-Orthodox and feminist …
(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) Tickets are now on sale for the 23rd annual Rutgers Jewish Film Festival, which will be held from Sunday, October 30, through Sunday, November 13. A diverse array of award-winning international feature and documentary films are showcased this year from the United States, Israel, Germany, France, Spain, Poland, Italy, and Belgium, as well as engaging discussions with filmmakers and special guests. Of the seventeen films being shown, one is a U.S. premiere, two are East Coast premieres, and nine are NJ premieres.
Shmuli looks outside the windows of his cellular phone store fearfully. He pulls at his long beard and swaying sidelocks. “Please don’t take my picture,” he begs. “Don’t talk loud.” His tone becomes menacing. “Go away. Just leave. Now.” Shmuli (not his real name) has reason to be fearful. Several stores that sell smartphones and…