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InBox Boca Happenings

Letters to the Editor
from Our Readers Boca’s Original Jewish Film Festival

A monthly
section of Boca Club Announces 7th Annual Winners,
News that invites
readers to submit
news, comments Schedule for 2023 Summer Fest
or questions about
articles and columns
you read in our Boca Raton’s original “This is more than just a film festival—three weeks, 80
paper, or about Jewish film festival, The films or nine winners—it’s a celebration of Jewish culture and
events at your club Judy Levis Krug Boca a testament to the vibrant community that supports it,” said
or in your personal life—weddings, graduations, Raton Jewish Film Festival, Stephanie Owitz, VP of Arts, Culture and Learning, Levis JCC
business success, etc. Send your information as an presented by the Adolph Sandler Center.
email docx attachment. Photos welcome in jpeg & Rose Levis JCC has Demand for enriching cultural arts programming in our area
format. Send to: editorbcn54@gmail.com. Provide announced the audience remains strong during the summer months. The Levis JCC’s
contact information so that we may reach you if we winners from its 7th annual Film Festival is proud to present its Summer Fest film series.
have a question, but indicate how you want to have event, as well as the schedule Films will be screened one Wednesday per month at 1 p.m.,
your comments signed for privacy reasons. for its 2023 Summer Fest June through October at the Levis JCC. Tickets are $10 per
Editor: Frequent Traveler. Since my wife and I are film series, and a call for Dr Stewart and Judy Levis Krug film. To purchase tickets to the following films, visit https://
among those who enjoy getting away once in a while Screening Committee at the Judy Levis Krug Boca levisjcc.org/filmfestival/events/:
for vacations, including a few times on cruises, we members. Viewed by more Raton Jewish Film Festival The first film in the series, “Fanny’s Journey,” was
make it a point to turn to your Travel column every than 3,000 film lovers in screened on June 28th. The rest of the series schedule is
month in your paper. But it was a surprise to see your 2023, the film festival is recognized as a premiere destination as follows:
writer, Jessica Flores, devote her latest column to for Jewish and Israeli films and has become one of the country’s July 26th: “Baltic Truth”
world cruises that average a month and cost an average largest niche film festivals. August 23rd: “Farewell Mr. Haffman”
of about $70,000. Seems to me that must be very rare, More than 80 feature-length films, documentaries and September 13th: “Welcome to Kutsher’s: The Last Catskills
so I’m curious about how often she gets clients of her shorts were judged by viewers based on the overall quality of Resort”
AWAY Travel Company who can take off that long for the film, effectiveness of the message, entertainment value and October 11th: “Fiddler’s Journey to the Big Screen”
vacations, and with that kind of budget, even here in audience popularity, among other criteria. Viewers selected The 8th annual Festival will be held January 28th –
Boca! Sign me as Wishful Thinking, St. Andrews the top three finalists in each category: best narrative, best February 18th, 2024. The Festival’s Screening Committee, an
Dear “Wishful,” I have passed your question documentary and best short. integral part of the Festival each year, is currently accepting
along to Jessica, and here is her reply: “Thank you “At the heart of the festival’s mission is our commitment new members; this is an active committee that is involved in
for your comments! The readers of this column come to showcasing films that capture the rich and multifaceted carefully curating the final roster of films that will be presented
from many demographics and income levels. I agree experiences of Jewish culture and history,” said Nina to the 2024 Festival audiences. Contact the Festival’s Director,
with you that the cost for a world cruise can seem Rosenzweig, Chair of the festival’s Screening Committee. Lisa Barash, at lisab@levisjcc.org for more information.
extravagant. Hopefully, someday I too will be able to “Our dedicated screening committee and I take great care to Sponsorship opportunities are also available. The Levis JCC
afford this amazing experience! Interestingly, we do curate a diverse selection of films that challenge, inspire and Sandler Center is located at 21050 95th Avenue S. in Boca Raton.
have several clients who couldn’t stop raving about provoke thought, and we are privileged to collaborate with About the Judy Levis Krug Boca Raton Jewish Film
this lifetime experience. – Jessica Flores, Owner and talented film makers from all corners of the world who share Festival. The mission of the Judy Levis Krug Boca Raton
Travel Designer of AWAY Travel.”–NAS, Editor. our passion for storytelling.” Jewish Film Festival is to provide the newest, most stimulating
The top three winners in each category are: and thought-provoking films that encourage audiences to
Best Narratives: expand their awareness and understanding of the Jewish
1. Farewell Mr. Haffman world and engage in dialogue to explore the many diverse
2. Simone Veil: A Woman of the Century perspectives portrayed by the films presented. Due to the
3. The Accusation generous support from donors Billi & Bernie Marcus, the
Best Documentary Films: Festival has been able to expand, offering year-round Jewish-
1. Baltic Truth themed film programming.
2. The Rhapsody About the Levis JCC Sandler Center. The Levis JCC’s
3. Reckonings Phyllis & Harvey Sandler Center, which highlights renowned
Best Short Films: talent from artists and actors to authors and so much more,
1. Nakam gives adults of all ages and faiths an opportunity to connect
2. Twenty Minutes with others who share similar interests in continuing education,
3. The Caretaker travel and social events. Learn more at levisjcc.org/culture.

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