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Women of Valor

Dir. Anna Somershaf
75 min | Israel
Documentary

Ultra-Orthodox women are forbidden to run for Israeli parliament, but Esty Shushan is determined to change that. Fighting against her own community brings a huge personal price, but she won’t stop until she achieves equal rights for 600,000 women.

September 28 More ▸

Surprise Sukkah Screening: Dirty Dancing

| United States
Narrative

Spending the summer at a Catskills resort with her family, Frances “Baby” Houseman falls in love with the camp’s dance instructor, Johnny Castle.

October 5 More ▸

Semer Ensemble – SOLD OUT


Concert

The Semer Ensemble is dedicated to music recorded by Jewish artists under Nazi rule.

This concert is presented in partnership with the German Embassy in Washington.

October 10 More ▸

Farewell Mr. Haffmann

Dir. Fred Cavaye
115 min | BelgiumFrance
Narrative

Virginia Screening

In 1941 occupied Paris, jewelry store owner Joseph Haffmann is forced to seek his assistant Francous’ protection for himself and his family. It’s a risk for both men and one of which Francois’ wife is skeptical.

October 15 More ▸

Call Me Dancer

Dirs. Leslie ShampainePip Gilmour
84 min | IsraelUnited KingdomUSA
Documentary

Limited Run

A street dancer from Mumbai struggles against his parents’ insistence that he follow a traditional path. Then he meets a curmudgeonly Israeli ballet master, who inspires him to follow his dreams.

October 15 – 19 More ▸

Immigration Film Fest

Celebrating its 10th year, IFF brings the power of film to spotlight and honor the stories of immigrants and refugees in society.

Presented in partnership with the EDCJCC’s Center for Social Responsibility and JxJ.

October 21 – October 22 More ▸

Klezmer Brunch: Seth Kibel & Nick May


Concert

Clarinetist Seth Kibel and pianist Sean Lane will kick off the musical festivities with a short set of lively klezmer and Jewish-influenced jazz. Then, local singer-songwriter Nick May debuts at JxJ!

October 29 More ▸

Klezmer Brunch: Yale Strom & Hot Pstromi


Concert

It’s a Family Fall Klezmer Brunch with Yale Strom & Hot Pstromi’s new program Something Old and Something New.

November 12 More ▸

Paris Boutique

Dir. Marco Carmel
81 min | Israel
Narrative

Virginia Screening

French-Jewish lawyer Louise takes a break from planning her lavish wedding in Paris to go on a short business trip to Jerusalem. She hopes to seal a multi million property deal and meets a charming Israeli man.

November 19 More ▸

Klezmer Brunch: Seth Kibel & Friends


Concert

Celebrate the season with our Family Chanukah Klezmer Brunch featuring Seth Kibel & Friends!

December 3 More ▸

Remembering Gene Wilder

Dir. Ron Frank
92 min | United States
Documentary

This touching biographical documentary is a treat, with film clips spanning Wilder’s career. Get ready to binge-watch Wilder’s filmography after seeing this terrific tribute.

Enjoy this film in Virginia or as part of the JxJ Film Club.

December 3 – 14 More ▸

JxJ Festival 2024

Save the Date

JxJ is delighted to announce the dates for our upcoming Festival, running May 9-19, 2024!

We are proud to be showcasing the brightest and best Jewish talent from around the world here in the nation’s capital.

May 9 – May 19 More ▸