Please see special bonus feature added below. Thank you.
??I
am pleased to announce the next Movie Matinee at Beit Knesset
Hanassi. On Tuesday, February 20, we will present the film "GI
JEWS".
This award-winning
documentary tells the profound and unique story of the 550,000 Jewish
American men and women who served in World War II. Jewish veterans
share their experiences in the two wars they fought¡ªfor America and
for Jews everywhere.
Through the eyes of
the servicemen and women, the film brings to life the story of Jews
in World War II as active participants in the fight against Hitler,
bigotry and intolerance.
Jewish Americans
fought on two fronts: for America and for Jews worldwide. Like all
Americans, they fought against fascism. But they also fought a more
personal fight¡ªto save their brethren in Europe. In the midst of it
all, they battled anti-Semitism within the ranks of the U.S.
military, facing slurs and violence from their fellow servicemen.
Included among the
numerous Jewish veterans who tell their stories are Henry Kissinger,
Carl Reiner, Robert Morgenthau and Mel Brooks.
This is a very
special film!
The Movie Matinee is
at 2:00. The movie is in English and also has English subtitles. The
film is 1? hours in length. In addition, there will be a brief
introduction of the film, a short talk and discussion after the
screening and an essay about the movie provided to all attendees.
There will be
refreshments. No reservations are required. Beit Knesset Hanassi is
located at 24 Ussishkin Street. The admission is 20 shekels for
members of the shul and 30 shekels for non-members.
For more
information, please contact Mark at 0548 01 1957 or
markpollock@....
??SPECIAL
BONUS:
The Movie Matinee on
February 20, "GI Jews", will be proceeded by a short film,
"1500 Sandwiches for Soldiers", filmed in October at an
Angel Bakery caf¨¦. Volunteers gathered to make 1500 sandwiches that
would be delivered that day to soldiers in a number of locations.
Photographer and filmmaker Judah S. Harris will be present to
introduce his film.