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Thereâs a Jewish concept of âtikkun olam,â which in Hebrew means ârepairing the world,â and doing so in the pursuit of social justice, explained Igor Shteyrenberg, executive director of the Miami Jewish Film Festival.
In its 24th edition, the film festival â set for April 14 through 29, is introducing a new program that significantly represents the concept of tikkun olam.
The âBuilding Bridges/Breaking Barriersâ program was designed to demonstrate the power that exists in the connection of Black and Jewish communities during this time of rising racism and anti-Semitism, Shteyrenberg said.
âThe Miami Jewish Film Festival was built on diversity, inclusion and, especially, tolerance,â he said. âOpposing one form of racism means opposing all forms of racism and if we, the Jewish community, expect wider society to stand by our side in fighting anti-Semitism, then we must stand up and be counted when it comes to fighting racism towa
Despite the challenges it faced over the past year, the Miami Jewish Film Festival returns this week with its largest and most ambitious program ever. While much of 2020 has been defined by isolation and social distance, the festival has placed accessibility above all else. The 24th edition includes virtual screenings, drive-ins, and in-person outdoor viewings, allowing for multiple entry points. Moreover, festival organizers have gone great lengths to offer all of this year’s content free of charge, eliminating any barrier to discovering the latest and best contemporary Jewish cinema. With more than 100 films screening over the next two weeks (April 14-29), there s plenty of time to find your favorites.
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