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Join us for the North American premiere of the critically acclaimed The New Jew: Days of War. Following the screening, movie creators Asaf Nawi and Moshe Samuels will join community members for a Q&A panel.
Synopsis
The New Jew: Days of War follows Israeli comedian Guri Alfi as he embarks on a journey to explore the profound impact of October 7 on the identity, security and status of Jews in the United States. 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 7, 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 United States.
About the movie creators
Asaf Nawi is the producer and founder of NAWI PRO, a production company based in Tel Aviv that specializes in creating and producing original content for local and international markets while providing production services globally. With extensive experience in the entertainment industry, Asaf has served as executive producer for numerous hit shows and productions, including Tonight with Guri Alfi (KESHET), NightClub Show (KESHET), Sisters (YES), Prisoners of War (KESHET), Euphoria (HOT) and more. He was also the executive producer in Israel for the filming of Homeland, DIG and Conan O'Brien's Israel special. Some of his recent projects include the award-winning youth series My Nephew from Hell (Kan11), the satirical current-affairs show Ma Shetagidu" (Kan 11), the docu-drama Don't Panic (Kan 11) and the sequel of the successful feature film Saving Shuli-San that was filmed in Japan and will be released in the movies this summer.
Moshe Samuels has extensive experience as an emissary and educator in Israel and the United States. In recent years, he has served as the CEO of Shazur/Interwoven, a nonprofit organization established to connect Israelis with American Jewry and help bridge the gap between the two significant centers of the Jewish world today. Throughout his career, Moshe has traveled across the globe, leading workshops, staff training and seminars for diverse Jewish communities. The idea for The New Jew was inspired by the meaningful encounters he experienced during his travels, which have profoundly shaped his Jewish and Israeli identity.
The Z3 Project is happy to partner with the Silicon Valley Jewish Film Festival for this event.
Sunday, March 30
6:30–9:00 PM
Albert and Janet Schultz Cultural Arts Hall
$20
Contact: Z3 | [email protected]
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