Millions of American Evangelicals are praying for the State of Israel. Pastors encourage an impoverished Kentucky community, “the forgotten people of America,” to donate to Israel in anticipation of Jesus’s impending return. A deep look into the controversial bond between Evangelicals and Jews, in a story of faith, power, and money, revealing how America’s Right is led by an end-times apocalyptic countdown.
Q+A with Maya Zinshtein and producer Abie Troen, moderated by Avital Chizhik-Goldschmidt, Life/Features Editor of The Forward
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An in-depth look into the training and activity of soldiers serving at the controversial checkpoints between the Palestinian Authority and Israel. For the first time in their lives, these young Israelis must play a direct role in the conflict. This behind-the-scenes perspective is a glimpse into the process and feelings of the soldiers.
Q+A with dir. Itzik Lerner and subject Commander Rotem
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AIPAC (American Israel Public Affairs Committee) is the spearhead of the pro-Israeli lobby in the US. What started out as a liberal grassroots organization has become one of the most influential lobby organizations in America. For the past 60 years, AIPAC has maintained a strict “no interview” policy. Now, for the first time, its founding fathers are speaking out, granting full access to the untold story of the organization and to the turbulent relationship between Israel and the US.
Q+A with Mor Loushy, moderated by Lara Friedman
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The Israeli transit camps of the 1950s were a controversial enterprise, housing hundreds of thousands of new immigrants from different parts of the world, transitioning them into becoming part of the Israeli cultural tapestry. The film unravels multiple stories of the camp residents, examining and discovering many surprising new details while shattering stereotypes prevalent in the current Israeli consciousness.
Special NIF Film Club program
Q+A with director Dina Zvi Riklis and producer Arik Bernstein
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Like all Israeli youth, Atalya is obligated to become a soldier. Unlike most, she questions the practices of her country’s military, and becomes determined to challenge this rite of passage. Despite her family’s political disagreements and the possibility of social backlash and imprisonment, she refuses military duty and takes a stand for justice.
Presented with Encounter and NIF New Gen
Q+A with Molly Stuart and subject Atalaya Ben-Abba

Abdallah and Jehad are athletes and old friends from Gaza whose choices have led them down diverging paths. Abdallah has managed to escape to Italy to pursue his professional parkour career. Jehad still lives in Gaza, caring for his family and training young athletes who see sports as a means of hope and release amidst the conflict.
Q+A with Emanuele Gerosa, moderated by Shifra Sered
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Mayor is a real-life political saga following Musa Hadid, the Christian mayor of Ramallah, during his second term in office. His immediate goals: repave the sidewalks, attract more tourism, and plan the city’s Christmas celebrations. His ultimate mission: to end the occupation of Palestine.
Rich with detailed observation and humor, Mayor offers a portrait of dignity amidst the madness and absurdity of endless occupation while posing the question: how do you run a city when you don’t have a country?
In partnership with Film Forum

Register for the free Q+A on Mon, Dec 7 at 7pm EST (updated time) here.
Q+A with dir. David Osit, moderated by Batya Ungar-Sargon, Opinion Editor of The Forward

Natasha is participating in a trip to Israel organized to encourage immigration of descendants of Jews. The group arrives at a Bedouin camp in the desert, where two soldiers join them for the night.
Q+A with Inbar Horesh and actor Nataliya Olshanskaya

Co-presented by Generation R. Generation R is supported by The Jewish Federations of North America with generous funding from Genesis Philanthropy Group.

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Five Palestinian workers try to find their place alongside their Jewish-Israeli manager during Israel’s Memorial Day. Another worker who is a refugee from Darfur brings yet another level of complexity to this somber day.
Q+A with Nitzan Rozen
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While her family is away, Michal, a 17-year-old Ethiopian-Israeli girl, looks after her 76-year-old grandmother, Tata, who has dementia. When Michal receives a surprising text saying that her boyfriend has been given leave from the army, she considers changing her plans.
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Yusef (Saleh Bakri) and his daughter Yasmine set out to buy his wife an anniversary gift. Between the soldiers, segregated roads, and checkpoints, how hard can it be to go shopping?

In the streets of New York, a young woman is relentlessly, stubbornly and desperately looking for a sofa.

Q+A with Noa Osheroff

Brother and sister Muhand and Rasha move to a new village, and are subjected to ridicule and scorn because the local children know that their mother was murdered by their father in an “honor killing.”
Q+A with Shadi Habib Allah
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