The 34th Annual San Diego International Jewish Film Festival (SDIJFF) runs in person from Jan. 31-Feb. 11, 2024, and continues virtually from Feb. 11-18. The SDIJFF showcases a selection of the best contemporary Jewish films. Thirty-four feature films and twenty-eight short films will be screened and there will be plenty of free in-person-only screenings at the David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre. Our speaker will provide an overview of the festival and show previews of films of particular interest to our membership.

Joey Landwehr is the proud Artistic Director for JCompany Youth Theatre (2006-present) as well as Artistic Director for the SAN DIEGO CENTER FOR JEWISH CULTURE. Joey has worked in all medias of entertainment and is a proud member of the Actors’ Equity Association (AEA), the Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA), the Director’s Guild of America (DGA), and Americans for the Arts (AFTA).

For more information and Festival tickets click here. 

The Speaker Forum is designed to bring to Beth Israel a person with expertise on a topic of interest for all adult members. These Forums are proudly sponsored by the Men’s Club for our entire congregation. Participation is not limited to Beth Israel members. This event is held virtually on Zoom. After registering, you will receive an email containing information on how to join the event.