JxJ is a multidisciplinary arts project encompassing the Washington Jewish Film and Music Festivals alongside original hybrid arts programming.
The Washington Jewish Film Festival, now in its 29th year, presents a robust lineup of international film premieres, Q&As, and sneak previews.
The Howard and Geraldine Polinger Family Foundation is the Lead Sponsor of the Washington Jewish Music Festival, which returns for its 20th edition.
JxJ Studio spotlights hybrid cultural events including comedy, theater, workshops and more.
Discussion
POSTPONED Join us for our 10th annual in-depth exploration of the daily lives and challenges of Arab Citizens of Israel. Featuring a screening of Breaking Bread followed by a moderated conversation and a Shuk.
Dir. Levan Akin 113 min | Georgia | Narrative
137 min | Russia | Narrative
Two young women search for meaning and hope in the struggle to rebuild their lives amongst the ruins of Leningrad in 1945.
Dir. Beth Elise Hawk 85 min | IsraelUSA | Documentary
POSTPONED Dr. Nof Atamna-Ismaeel—the first Muslim Arab to win Israel’s MasterChef—founded the A-Sham Arabic Food Festival, where pairs of Arab and Jewish chefs collaborate on traditional dishes. A film about hope, and mouthwatering cuisine and shared society.
Dir. Nicola Hens 86 min | FranceGermany | Documentary
POSTPONED Marthe Cohn, now 98 years old, shares the riveting true tale of how she became a spy for the French Resistance in Nazi Germany.
Dirs. Mihal BrezisOded Binnun 110 min | USA | Narrative
Dir. Dan Habib 70 min | United States | Documentary
POSTPONED Intelligent Lives stars three pioneering young American adults with intellectual disabilities, who challenge perceptions of intelligence as they navigate high school, college and the workforce.
Concert
Our popular bi-month Klezmer brunch returns! Enjoy fantastic music paired with a delicious kosher buffet.
| USA | Documentary
Dir. Isaac Cherem 95 min | Mexico | Narrative
POSTPONED A young Jewish woman from Mexico City finds herself torn between family and forbidden love.
Dir. Jorge Weller | Israel | Narrative
Dir. Lex Gillespie 90 min | United States | Documentary
During the 1950s, free-spirited, mostly Jewish dancers from New York City fell head over heels for the mambo, a hot dance from Havana, Cuba.
Dir. Levi Zini 85 min | Israel | Documentary
An incisive, surprising and eye-opening look at Israel’s sixth prime minister.
Dir. Istvan Szabo 146 min | Hungary | Narrative
Dir. Lucie Borleteau France | Narrative
Dir. Jonathan Jakubowicz 120 min | FranceGermanyUnited KingdomUnited States | Narrative
POSTPONED Before he becomes a world-famous mime, aspiring Jewish actor Marcel Mangel (Jesse Eisenberg) joins the French Resistance to save thousands of orphaned children from the Nazis.
A celebration of the Jewish songwriters and producers behind the scenes of the first decade of rock ‘n roll
Dir. Matt Ratner 91 min | USA | Narrative
A failing stand-up comedian (Ben Schwartz) and an alcoholic dermatologist (Billy Crystal) give each other the confidence to face the failures in their lives.
Dir. Barnabás Tóth | Hungary | Narrative
Dir. Viviane Andereggen 84 min | Germany | Narrative
Dir. Eliran Malka 99 min | Israel | Narrative
A crowd-pleasing comedy that dramatizes the founding of Shas, Israel’s Sephardi Haredi political party.
