The Seattle Jewish Film Festival (SJFF) is one of the largest and longest-running film festivals in the Pacific Northwest and one of the largest Jewish film festivals in the country. A cornerstone program of the Stroum Jewish Community Center (SJCC), SJFF brings people together from across Washington-and virtually around the globe-to celebrate and showcase the vibrancy and diversity of global Jewish life through cinema to build connections, illuminate perspectives, increase understanding, and offer experiences that amplify profound Jewish experiences for everyone.

The Stroum Jewish Community Center is proud to present this preeminent public arts program and community gathering place to deepen comprehension, inspire connections, and strengthen community through global Jewish cinema and conversation. More than a film festival, SJFF serves as a vibrant cultural cornerstone for all.

Schedule of Events:

12:10 pm: Carla The Rescuer

A Local Hero! Carla Peperzak, Now Age 101, Was A Teenager In The Dutch Resistance During Wwii And Helped Dozens Of Jews By Forging Id Cards. Four Generations Of Women In Her Spokane Family Tell Her Story.

Guests: Intro: Carla Peperzak; Director Clement Lye, Producer Kristine F. Hoover And Holocaust Educator Paul Regelbrugge

3:15 pm: Beethoven's Nine: Ode To Humanity

Can A Work Of Art Remain Relevant 200 Years After Its Creation? Delve Into The Enduring Legacy Of Beethoven's Masterpiece "Ode To Joy" And Its Unbreakable Connection With Recent Global Events, From The War In Ukraine To The Oct. 7 Tragedy In Israel.

Guest: Director Larry Weinstein

6:30 pm: Gay Gezunt! Lgbtq+ Spotlight Sabbath Queen

The 21-Year Epic Journey Of Rabbi Amichai Lau-Lavie, The Dynastic Heir Of 39 Generations Of Orthodox Rabbis, Who Is Torn Between Accepting His Ancestral Destiny Or Becoming A Drag Queen Rebel.

Guest: Director Sandi Dubowski
Event: Filmmaker Reception