The Boston Jewish Film Festival

The 38th Annual Boston Jewish Film Festival returns Nov. 4-15, 2026, with 15 films from nine countries, screening at some of the area’s most iconic theaters. Enjoy premieres, powerful stories, and conversations with filmmakers as Boston Jewish Film begins its next chapter as part of JCC Greater Boston.

Top Pick

Reel Jewish: Jewish Identity in Film & TV

Up Next: Oct 27, 2:00 pm

JCC Greater Boston, Newton

Free

JCC Greater Boston

Tuesday, October 27 2:00pm - 3:00pm

JCC Greater Boston333 Nahanton StNewton, MA 02459

Requires registration Free

Top Pick

Kickoff Screening: “Discovering Ruth” Film Screening

Nov 1, 4:00 pm

JCC Greater Boston, Newton

$36

JCC Greater Boston

Sunday, November 1 4:00pm - 5:30pm

JCC Greater Boston333 Nahanton StNewton, MA 02459

Requires registration $36.00

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Opening Night: “The Soundman” Film Screening

Nov 4, 7:00 pm

Coolidge Corner Theater, Brookline

$12

JCC Greater Boston

Wednesday, November 4 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Coolidge Corner Theater290 Harvard StBrookline, MA 02446

Requires registration $12.00 - $18.00

“Our Bodies & Other Shames” Film Screening

Nov 5, 7:00 pm

The Brattle Theatre, Cambridge

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$12

JCC Greater Boston

Thursday, November 5 7:00pm - 9:00pm

The Brattle Theatre40 Brattle StCambridge, MA 02138

Requires registration $12.00 - $18.00

“Looking for Yadida” Film Screening

Nov 5, 7:00 pm

JCC Greater Boston Riemer Goldstein Theater, Newton

$12

JCC Greater Boston

Thursday, November 5 7:00pm - 9:00pm

JCC Greater Boston Riemer Goldstein Theater333 Nahanton StNewton, MA 02459

Requires registration $12.00 - $18.00

Top Pick

Spotlight Screening: “Women on Trial” Film Screening

Nov 7, 7:00 pm

The Brattle Theatre, Cambridge

$12

JCC Greater Boston

Saturday, November 7 7:00pm - 9:00pm

The Brattle Theatre40 Brattle StCambridge, MA 02138

Requires registration $12.00 - $18.00

“The First Lady” Film Screening

Nov 8, 1:00 pm

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Boston

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$12

JCC Greater Boston

Sunday, November 8 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston465 Huntington AveBoston, MA 02115

Requires registration $12.00 - $18.00

“The Tasters” Film Screening

Nov 9, 7:00 pm

JCC Greater Boston Riemer Goldstein Theater, Newton

$12

JCC Greater Boston

Monday, November 9 7:00pm - 9:00pm

JCC Greater Boston Riemer Goldstein Theater333 Nahanton StNewton, MA 02459

Requires registration $12.00 - $18.00

“I Had the Heart” Film Screening

Nov 10, 7:00 pm

JCC Greater Boston Riemer Goldstein Theater, Newton

$12

JCC Greater Boston

Tuesday, November 10 7:00pm - 9:00pm

JCC Greater Boston Riemer Goldstein Theater333 Nahanton StNewton, MA 02459

Requires registration $12.00 - $18.00

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Know & Discuss

11/5/2025 Top Pick

Coolidge Corner Theatre Takes Center Stage

The Boston Jewish Film Festival returns this week for its 37th year showcasing contemporary films on Jewish themes.

By Celina ColbyFor Brookline.News

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11/3/2025 Top Pick

Doc Talk: The Boston Jewish Film Festival 2025 — Festival of Light

The Boston Jewish Film Festival supplies some glimmers of optimism.

By Peter KeoughFor The Arts Fuse

11/4/2024 Top Pick

Film Festival Highlights Different Cultures Coming Together

Joey Katz, the festival’s director of special programming, aims to feature diverse perspectives in 36th annual event.

By Emily WyrwaFor The Boston Globe

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11/1/2024 Top Pick

What To Know About the Boston Jewish Film Festival

By Kara BaskinFor JewishBoston

10/29/2024 Top Pick

Nathan Hilu Returns to Courtroom 600

By Elan Golod

11/1/2023 Top Pick

Film Preview: The Boston Jewish Film Festival is Back and All Over Town

Under the guidance of artistic director Lisa Gossels, this year’s fest has, in her words, “something for everyone.”

By Ed SymkusFor The Arts Fuse

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11/1/2023 Top Pick

Boston Jewish Film Festival Brings Community Together

“We’re looking forward to bringing the community together during these challenging times through engaging screenings and lively conversations with visiting filmmakers and guests.”

By Boston Jewish Film

‘Resistance’ documents stories of Jewish people who fought back during the Holocaust

10/30/2023 Top Pick

“Resistance”: Jews Who Fought Back During the Holocaust

The documentary will premiere at the 35th annual Boston Jewish Film Festival.

By Erin TrahanFor The Boston Globe

10/30/2023 Top Pick

Jewish Values Celebrated in This Year’s Boston Jewish Film Festival

In a time of outrage and grief, the Boston Jewish Film Festival serves as a reminder of the traditional Jewish values of compassion and inclusion.

By Peter KeoughFor The Arts Fuse