It's that time of year again, when the UK Jewish Film Festival comes to London. As per usual, it promises an exciting selection of Jewish-themed movies from all over the world. SJ's Caroline Westbrook chooses the essential films to see.
Acclaimed French director Amos Gitai explores the bitter realities of Middle Eastern conflict in the fascinating, award-winning road movie that gives a rare glimpse into a part of the world, from Jerusalem’s Wailing Wall to Jordan, that is often seen on news broadcasts but seldom seen in the movies.
From two of the authors of the seminal kitsch classic Barmitzvah Disco, now comes Camp Camp, a look at the people who attended summer camps. Leslie Bunder takes a look at this new book and says why it is an essential book to own this summer.
Marcus J Freed writes about an impassioned and powerful performance, where Tovah Feldshuh shines as Israel’s former Prime Minister Golda Meir in Golda’s Balcony at The Shaw Theatre in London.
French-born Israeli music sensation Yael Naim talks about her new album, life in Israel and the decision for her song New Soul to be the theme to the MacBook Air TV commercials.