Film

IMPORTANT UPDATE: FOR YOUR HEALTH AND SAFETY
With the health and safety of our valued members, guests, staff, and performers as our top priority, we want to make you aware of an update in our Covid-19 policy. In addition, please note that all programs are subject to change; in the event of a change you will receive an email or phone call.

Effective January 3, 2022
Respectfully, we expect that all guests, staff, and volunteers participating in any Sandler Center event or program present a negative COVID-19 PCR test result conducted within 72 hours prior to the event or a negative COVID-19 Antigen test result conducted within 24 hours prior to the event start time. As an alternative, guests may volunteer to present documentation (printed or digital) showing full vaccination status (completion of final dose at least 14 days prior) upon entering the building. Masks are still required for everyone in the building, and social distancing is expected to be observed. This policy applies to all Sandler Center programs and events, including the Judy Levis Krug Boca Raton Jewish Film Festival.

Our 2021-2022 Season will be a hybrid of both virtual and in person programs. Virtual programs will be streamed via Zoom and in person programs will be at the Levis JCC Sandler Center with masks required and socially distant protocols in place.

If you need assistance purchasing tickets or membership, call the Box Office at 561-558-2520.

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LEVIS JCC SANDLER CENTER | 21050 95th Avenue S., Boca Raton, FL | 561-558-2520

*Important: please note that when arriving to our campus for evening and Sunday events, you must use the 95th Avenue S. entrance
(off of Glades Road between Lyons Road and 441).

Matinee Movies with Myrna Loman

Monthly on Wednesdays, 1:00 pm at the Levis JCC Sandler Center

$10 per film, Gold and Gold Plus Members: $8, Platinum Members: Free

October 27: Antwone Fisher, 2002

Directed by Denzel Washington. The touching story of a sailor (Derek Luke) who, prone to violent outbursts, is sent to a naval psychiatrist (Denzel Washington) for help. Through the guidance of his new doctor, he confronts his painful past and begins a quest to find the family he never knew.

November 24: Ides of March, 2011

A political drama directed by George Clooney from a screenplay written by Clooney, Grant Heslov, and Beau Willimon. The film is an adaptation of Willimon's 2008 play Farragut North. It stars Ryan Gosling and Clooney alongside Philip Seymour Hoffman, Paul Giamatti, Marisa Tomei, Jeffrey Wright, and Evan Rachel Wood.

December 29: Keeping the Faith, 2000

(Ben Stiller) and Father Brian Finn (Edward Norton) are dynamic and popular young men living and working on New York's Upper West Side. When Anna Reilly (Jenna Elfman), once their childhood friend and now a beautiful corporate executive, suddenly returns to the city, sparks fly and an unusual and complicated love triangle ensues.

January 26: Fugitive Pieces, 2007

A Canadian drama film directed by Jeremy Podeswa, who also adapted the film from the novel of the same name written by Anne Michaels. The film tells the story of Jakob Beer, who is orphaned in Poland during World War II and is saved by a Greek archeologist.

February 23: Whiplash, 2014

An American psychological drama written and directed by Damien Chazelle. It depicts the relationship between an ambitious jazz drummer (Miles Teller) and an abusive, perfectionist bandleader (J. K. Simmons) at the fictional Shaffer Conservatory. Paul Reiser and Melissa Benoist co-star.

The Levis JCC Movie Club
with special guest moderators

Monthly on Wednesdays, 1:00 pm via Zoom
See the film on Netflix on your own and join us for a stimulating discussion.

Free for all virtual members, $10 for non-virtual members

December 1: Private Life, 2018

Kathryn Hahn and Paul Giamatti shine as two New York creative types whose attempts to start a family – by adoption, by fertilization, by whatever it takes – test the mettle of their relationships and sanity.

January 12: Million Dollar Baby, 2004

Winner of 4 Academy Awards - When a cantankerous trainer mentors a persistent amateur boxer, deep-seated emotions become their strongest opponents. Directed by Clint Eastwood. Starring Clint Eastwood, Hillary Swank, Morgan Freeman.

March 30: Atlantics, 2019

Arranged to marry a rich man, young Ada is devastated when her true love goes missing at sea during a migration attempt – until a miracle reunites them.

April 20: Lady Bird, 2017

5 Academy Award nominations and winner of 2 Golden Globes including Best Picture. A coming-of-age comedy-drama film written and directed by Greta Gerwig in her solo directorial debut. The cast includes Saoirse Ronan, Laurie Metcalf, Timothée Chalamet.

Judy Levis Krug Boca Raton Jewish Film Festival

Not included with virtual membership

February 27 - March 20, 2022

Returning in person to local theaters and the Levis JCC Sandler Center!

Considered one of the largest virtual Jewish/Israeli Film Festivals in the country, the 2021 Virtual Judy Levis Krug Boca Raton Jewish Film Festival featured over 65 premiere films and 24 Q&A webinars.

In 2022, the Boca Raton Jewish Film Festival is excited to be returning in person at theaters, with adherence to all current Covid-19 protocols for the safety of our guests and staff.

Get ready to enjoy another incredible roster of thought-provoking and entertaining documentaries and short and feature length Jewish-themed films from around the globe, ranging from laugh-out-loud comedies and love stories to political and historical dramas and more. Plus, theater-goers will enjoy free Q&A sessions with notable guest speakers, filmmakers, actors, producers and directors as well.

The Festival proudly encourages audiences to expand their awareness and understanding of the Jewish world and engage in dialogue to explore the many diverse perspectives portrayed by the films presented.

You won’t want to miss a moment!

For more information, to purchase tickets, passes, or to inquire about sponsorship and underwriting opportunities, contact Lisa Barash, Festival Manager, at lisab@levisjcc.org or 561-852-3237.

Visit our festival website »

Sponsored in part by Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County. Generously sponsored by WLRN, Hotwire Communications and Virgin Printing Corp.