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Local Happenings from page 5 September 1. The films span diverse themes from sports
and history to music, romance, and religion. Evoking the
Socially Distant Celebration for past, present, and future of Jewish life in the United States,
Israel, and far-flung corners of the world, the eight festival
Rabbi’s 40th Birthday selections offer compelling dramas, light comedies, and
psychological thrillers. Each and every selection is a worthy
COVID-19 may have film to experience.
stopped people from doing a Audience award-winning films from the 30th annual
lot of things they once used to Donald M. Ephraim Palm Beach Jewish Film Festival
do, but they haven’t stopped include:
celebrating life’s milestones. • Sunday, August 16 at
Last month, Rabbi Dovid 7 pm: The Keeper tells the
Vigler recognizing another extraordinary true love story
such milestone — his 40th between a young English
birthday. woman and a German POW,
Although it looked nothing who together overcome
like what they had originally prejudice, public hostility,
planned several months ago, and personal tragedy.
it was a remarkable evening • Tuesday, August 18 at
of toasting a man so many 7 pm: Fiddler: Miracle of
know and love. Just as the Miracles is a fascinating
popular saying goes, “Life begins at 40,” congregants know love letter to the Jewish
that Rabbi Dovid is always in motion, always evolving, musical.
growing, and setting the bar higher, so they set the theme of • Thursday, August
this celebration “Going Places.” 20 at 7 pm: Suspicions
Joe and Pam Lubeck provided the scenery of three vintage about his wife leads a
cars, older than the rabbi himself, and G-d provided the backdrop man down a rabbit hole of
of a beautiful, serene, mostly cloudless sky. Under the moon apart, and the food was all served individually. And despite faces extreme measures. Echo is
and a lighted tent, participants sat at diner-like tables decorated being mostly covered by masks, it was clear that beneath them a sophisticated, gripping
with the adage “Cheers to 40 years!” In accordance with strict were broad smiles. A short video highlighted milestones in the psychological drama of a
social-distancing protocols the event was held outdoors, six feet rabbi’s life and the group played a fun game to see who knows contemporary urban Israeli
the rabbi best. It was definitely made more exciting with l’chaims family.
and the open bar! Everyone was given a chance to come up to • Sunday, August 23 at 7
the stage to toast the rabbi for all that he has been in the past pm: In Picture of His Life,
and all that awaits in the future. Israeli photographer Amos
It is taught that, at 40, one receives an added measure Nachoum faces his ultimate
of understanding. One can now delve deeper into the Torah personal challenge at age
and, in general, has 65: photographing a polar
a breadth of clarity bear, up close, without any
unknown before. protection.
Knowing all of the • Tuesday, August 25 at 7
rabbi’s wonderful pm: Mrs. G tells the story of
achievements of the Lea Gottlieb, the legendary
past, the community designer, founder, and
can hardly stand to owner of Gottex swimwear.
see what is yet to The film follows Mrs. G’s
come. One thing incredible creativeness
is certain: He is alongside her dominant
undoubtedly going personality, complex
places! relationships with her two
daughters who both worked
for the family business, and
unbridled passion for which
she paid a heavy price.
• Thursday, August
27 at 7 pm: My Polish
Honeymoon is a sorrow-
tinged romantic comedy.
Parisian newlyweds travel
to Poland, their honeymoon
awkwardly doubling as a
bid to reconnect with their
Jewish heritage.
Palm Beach Jewish Film pm: Late-life Israeli romantic
• Sunday, August 30 at 7
Festival Goes Virtual comedy Love in Suspenders
is a delightful take on how
Enjoy fan favorites from the 30th annual Donald M. opposites attract.
Ephraim Palm Beach Jewish Film Festival at the inaugural
Summer Virtual Film Festival, taking place August 16 - Local Happenings on page 8
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