A Reform and Conservative Synagogue Serving the Rivertowns
A Reform and Conservative Synagogue Serving the Rivertowns
Please join us as Movie Mavens shares a movie via Zoom. At the conclusion of the film, we will have a moderated discussion. ItÕs all online, so feel free to bring your own popcorn and snacks and watch in your pajamas!Guest Moderator: Stessa Peers, Temple Beth Abraham, Director of Youth Engagement and Social Media
This monthÕs movie: ÒHester Street”
In 1896, Immigrant Yankel Bogovnik, a Russian Jew, has settled on Hester Street on the Lower East Side of New York City. He saves his money and brings his wife Gitl and his son Yossele to America from Russia, although, he has fallen in love with another woman. Will Gitl and YankelÕs marriage survive?
Academy Award Nomination: Best Actress in a Leading Role (Carol Kane)
Midwest Films, 1975, 89 MIN.
