Israelism Screening - Cape Town

ABOUT

Is the idea of Israel we grew up with reflected in the state we see today? Where are we finding ourselves and our identities as Jews in this moment? 

We are all are grappling with these themes - within families, synagogues, schools, youth movements and communities.

Please join us for a screening of Israelism, an award-winning documentary that explores the complex interplay between Judaism and Zionism and a deepening generational divide over modern Jewish identity.

The screening will be Followed by a panel discussion with former Herzlia students.

All welcome!

Wednesday 20 November 2024

18:00 for 18:30

Neville Alexander Auditorium

School of Education

University of Cape Town - Lower Campus

We do not want cost to be a factor for non-attendance: please email us at [email protected] for complimentary tickets or block bookings.

This event is organised by: Unaffiliated, Independent Jewish South Africans

Hosted with support from: JDI, SAJFP, UCT School of Education and Tikkun Olam Productions. 

Funds raised go towards covering event costs and organising future screenings.

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Directed by two first-time Jewish filmmakers who share a similar story to the film’s protagonists, ISRAELISM is produced by Peabody-winner & 6-time Emmy-nominee Daniel J. Chalfen (Loudmouth, Boycott) along with activist and filmmaker Nadia Saah (Mo, Omar, 5 Broken Cameras), executive produced by two-time Emmy-winner Brian A. Kates (Marvelous Ms. Maisel, Succession, The Plot Against America) and edited by Emmy-winner Tony Hale (The Story of Plastic). A Tikkun Olam Production

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