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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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