“A Father’s Kaddish”: Film Screening and Q&A With Director and Subject

Top Pick March 22, 2023 Brookline Free
Steve- light on arm
Steven Branfman in “A Father’s Kaddish” by Jennifer Kaplan (Promotional still)

How does a father go on after the loss of his 23-year-old son from brain cancer? In “A Father’s Kaddish,” Steven Branfman, a potter and teacher, began his grief process by making one Japanese tea bowl (chawan). He continues by making a new bowl every day for a year after his son Jared’s death. This was his way of saying kaddish (the Jewish mourning prayer). From one man’s poignant story at the intersection of love, art and ritual comes a universal lesson for all who have experienced loss.

The screening of the film will begin at 7 p.m., followed by a Q&A with director Jen Kaplan and film subject Steven Branfman, both from the Boston area.

Run time for the film will be approximately 30 minutes. Learn more about this award-winning film and watch the trailer here.

The event will be in the chapel. Please use the Marshal Street entrance by the parking lot. 

+ More... - Less...
Fact Sheet
When
Wednesday, March 22, 2023, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Where
Temple Ohabei Shalom
1187 Beacon St
Brookline, MA 02446
Organized By
Price
Free

CJP provides the above links concerning third-party events for your convenience only. CJP has no control over the content of the linked-to websites or events they describe, and accepts no responsibility for the websites, including any advertising or products or services on or available from such sites, or for any loss or damage that may arise from your attending, or registering to attend, the described events. If you decide to access any of the third-party websites linked to below, you do so entirely at your own risk and subject to the terms and conditions of use for such websites and event attendance. CJP is not responsible or liable to you or any third party for the content or accuracy of any materials provided by any third parties. All statements and/or opinions expressed in the linked-to materials or at the described events, and all commentary, articles and other content provided at the third-party websites or at the events, are solely the opinions and the responsibility of the persons or entities operating the linked-to websites and events. The inclusion of any link on this website does not imply that CJP endorses the described event, or the linked-to website or its operator. MORE

Filed Under:

More From...

More In...

More At...