“THE NEW JEW: DAYS OF WAR” follows Israeli comedian Guri Alfi on a journey exploring the profound impact of Oct. 7 on American Jews. The show’s writer and creator Moshe Samuels joins from Israel for Q&A about the film and his nonprofit work building unity between Israelis and American Jews.
Through intimate personal stories—from families of hostages and individuals confronting rising antisemitism to young Jews grappling with intergenerational divides on Israel—the film makes these complex issues accessible to a broader audience. It delves into key developments after October 7th, including the isolation felt by many American Jews, the rise in hate crimes, and the growing quest for renewed belonging within their communities.
Guided by Guri Alfi’s signature mix of empathy and humor, the film masterfully balances deep emotional resonance with moments of levity, offering a message of hope in challenging times. This film serves as a sequel to the critically acclaimed 2021 TV miniseries “THE NEW JEW,” which earned widespread praise in Israel and at film festivals across the US, including the 2022 Seattle Jewish Film Festival (watch SJFF Director Pamela Lavitt’s interview with Alfi and co-creator/writer Moshe Samuels HERE).
Join us for Q&A with THE NEW JEW writer/creator and nonprofit leader Moshe Samuels, joining us from Israel after the film.
ABOUT: Moshe Samuels is the writer and creator of THE NEW JEW. He is also the CEO of the Israeli nonprofit Shazur/Interwoven which strives to fundamentally transform Israelis’ relationship with American Jews in all their diversity, shifting perceptions from ignorance, indifference, and even condescension to mutual responsibility, accountability, and dedication to a shared destiny with their brothers and sisters abroad. In doing so they ensure the continued unity and resilience of the Jewish people.
Part of SJCC’s October 7 programming and “Roots + Resilience” series. Come early to view the ANU – Museum of the Jewish People’s “October Seventh” Israeli art exhibit, on display all month-long at the J. Made possible in part with grant from JCC Association and Ministry of Diaspora Affairs.
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