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999: The Forgotten Girls
Best-selling author and historian Heather Dune Macadam has adapted her acclaimed book, 999, into a powerful documentary that sheds light on a wrenching true story. In March 1942, nearly 1,000 young Slovak Jewish women, mostly teenagers, told by their government that they were embarking on a volunteer work assignment, were instead illegally deported to Auschwitz on what was the first Jewish transport to the Nazi death camp. Rather than strictly focus on the suffering and death experienced by most of the girls, Macadam tells stories of a small group who survived against all odds, even under unimaginable conditions that lasted more than three grueling years.
- Sun, Apr 27, 2025 12:00am EST
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Centered: Joe Lieberman
Joe Lieberman. The man who nearly became the first Jewish Vice President of the United States. The politician who put principles above party. And the Founding Chairman of No Labels, whose quest for a bipartisan ticket nearly upended the 2024 presidential election. CENTERED chronicles Lieberman's remarkable journey and more than 40 years of public service, providing invaluable insights into this iconoclastic politician.
- May 07, 2025 7:00 pm
Weitzman National Museum of American HistoryTickets Available
Four Winters
Over 25,000 Jewish partisans fought back against the Nazis and their collaborators from deep within the forests of WWII’s Eastern Europe, Ukraine and Belarus. Against extraordinary odds, they escaped Nazi slaughter, transforming from young innocents to courageous resistance fighters. Shattering the myth of Jewish passivity, these last surviving partisans tell their stories of resistance in FOUR WINTERS, revealing a stunning narrative of heroism and resilience.
- Apr 28, 2025 7:00 pm
Weitzman National Museum of American HistoryTickets Available
The Community
A portrait of Jewish life in Ukraine today in the mirror of history and the shadow of Russia’s full-scale invasion, THE COMMUNITY captures the strength and resilience of Ukraine’s diverse Jewish community as they navigate the hardships of war. Through personal stories and interviews with a range of characters, the film reveals their essential role in Ukraine’s struggle and explores their experiences amidst accusations of Nazism that have cast a shadow over the nation.
- Apr 27, 2025 4:00 pm
Weitzman National Museum of American HistoryTickets Available
The Stronghold
Sinai Desert, Yom Kippur War, 1973. In a remote outpost, a company of Israeli soldiers are overwhelmed by a sudden Egyptian onslaught. After a week of ceaseless assaults, the survivors face imminent doom. With lives hanging by a thread, a young lieutenant and an army doctor confront a soul-shattering choice: a desperate last stand or a perilous gamble that could betray everything they stand for.
- Apr 24, 2025 7:00 pm
Weitzman National Museum of American HistoryTickets Available
Theodor
The Israeli Opera proudly presents THEODOR, an inspiring and visually captivating opera that delves into the life and origin story of Theodor Herzl, the visionary behind the modern State of Israel, and depicts how his experiences with rising antisemitism in Europe compelled him to recognize the necessity of a Jewish state. Composed by Yonatan Cnaan and directed by Ido Ricklin, this opera masterfully blends music, theater, and stunning visual elements to portray Herzl’s relentless quest for a Jewish belongingness.
- Apr 25, 2025 2:00 pm
Weitzman National Museum of American HistoryTickets Available
Torn
Co-presented with the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History TORN delves into the controversy surrounding the 'KIDNAPPED' poster campaign, a grassroots effort to raise awareness about the 240 hostages taken by Hamas. These posters quickly became polarizing symbols, sparking intense clashes between pro-Israel and pro-Palestine activists and turning New York City's streets into battlegrounds of ideology and emotion. The film explores the motivations behind activists putting up and tearing down the posters, unraveling the complexities of this intense 'paper arm' proxy war, fought thousands of miles from the actual conflict.
- Apr 27, 2025 6:00 pm
Weitzman National Museum of American HistoryTickets Available
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