Documentary
2024, 67 Min., Israel, Hebrew with English Translation
Three generations of the Gad family physically survived the devastating assault by Hamas on October 7th. This intimate documentary begins just two days after their rescue from the massacre, capturing the family’s painful struggle with shock, trauma, and grief at both personal and communal levels. Every family member copes differently with the aftermath. Their closest friends were either murdered or abducted, their homes lost, yet they continue to fight for the survival of Be’eri’s community while struggling to avoid despair. Despite their fears and anguish, a sliver of hope glimmers in the eyes of each member, from grandparents to grandchildren. As they muster the will to restore the once lush, green kibbutz they fled from under fire, one question remains: Will they ever return to Be’eri?
The discussion following the hour-long film will be led by Avi Melamed, renown international speaker Avi is a former Israeli Senior Official on Arab Affairs and former Intelligence Official and educator, is today, an Independent Middle East Strategic Intelligence Analyst, Regional Expert and lecturer specializing in the current affairs of the Arab and Muslim world and their impact on Israel and the region.
$7 JCC Member, $13 Guests, Refreshments are included
The Film Festival is sponsored by The Jewish Federation of Northeastern NY. The festival was also made possible through the generous support of the JCC Friends of the Arts, the Epstein Jewish Cultural Fund, Meyer and Mary Kurland/Gebell Fund, Jonas and Edith Fleminberg Jewish Cultural Fund, and The Jewish World.
Sponsor: Jewish Federation of NENY, Schenectady County, JCC Friends of the Arts