A Gracious and Grateful Closing Night at ARPA International Film Festival By Ron Gilbert   On one of the warmest evenings the closing night at the Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood, Alex Kalognomos the festival’s artistic director introduced the hostess actress Raya Meddine  who welcomed everyone in 6 languages The event was attended by many celebrities and dignitaries including Grigor Hovhannissian, Consul General of the Republic of Armenia I was very tak...

By Maria Esteves - March 1, 2009 The 13th New York Sephardic Jewish Film Festival (NYSJFF) 2009, Closing Night Premiere of WHERE ARE YOU GOING, MOSHE? (FINEMACHIYAMOSHE?), directed by Hassan Benjelloun was held at the Center For Jewish History, Thursday, February 12, 7:00 PM.  A special Q&A session with board member Carlos Benaim, American Sephardi Federation, preceded the Closing Night Reception. Presented by the American Sephardi Federation/Sephardic House and Yeshiva University Museum...

A rare glimpse into the hidden secrets of Toledo, Spain. A heartbreaking drama about a Tunisian Jewish family in Paris. A poignant portrait of Iraq’s Jewish society. An introduction to a small Jewish community in Mumbai that believe s itself descended from one of the lost tribes of Israel. The story of an Ethiopian Jewish boy who dreams of being the Spike Lee of Israel. These are but a few of the fifteen films from fourteen countries being screened at this year’s gala 13th Annual New York Se...