November 12 - 19, 2026
Long Beach Jewish Film & Arts Festival
The Long Beach Jewish Film & Arts Festival provides a window to the Jewish experience and allows us to explore contemporary and historical themes in many different global settings.
This year, we will kick off the Festival with a red-carpet premiere, followed by screenings of five great Jewish-themed films, plus a free family night and a live performance by Mostly Kosher.
Ticket sales coming soon!
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Thurs • Nov 12 • 7 PM
Once Upon My Mother (2025)
Drama/Comedy
French/English Subtitles
A mother's unwavering devotion helps her son with a clubfoot overcome physical challenges and social barriers. (IMDB)
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Sat • Nov 14 • 7 PM
Hola Chau (2025)
Drama/Comedy
Spanish/Hebrew/English Subtitles
A dysfunctional Argentine Jewish family reunites in Israel after 10 years apart. (IMDB)
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Sun • Nov 15 • 1 PM
Soda (2024)
Drama
Hebrew/English Subtitles
A seamstress's past as a resistance fighter leads to rising community tensions. (IMDB)
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Tues • Nov 17 • 7 PM
Jerusalem '67 (2026)
Drama/History/War
English
Tales of three lives in Jerusalem impacted by the Six-Day War in 1967. (IMDB)
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Thurs • Nov 19 • 7 PM
We Met at Grossinger's (2025)
Documentary
English
A nostalgic exploration of the Grossinger's Resort in the Catskills. (IMDB)
All films shown in the Lipeles Auditorium unless otherwise stated
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Premiere Night • Nov 12
Premiere Night Reception • 6 pm
Film: Once Upon My Mother
Red Carpet, Gourmet Popcorn & Candy Bar, Live Music, Drinks*, Desserts
Film starts at 7 PM
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Free Family Night • Nov 14
Family Movie on the Playground • 4 pm
Film: TBD
Crafts, Treats, Book Fair
Film starts at 5:30 PM
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Cocktail Reception • Nov 14
Cocktail Reception • 6 pm
Short Film: Beshert • Feature Film: Hola Chau
Cocktails* and Light Refreshments
Short Film starts at 7 PM, followed by feature
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Sunday Reception • Nov 15
Sunday Reception • Immediately After Film
Film: Soda
Snacks, Refreshments, Bounce House
Film starts at 1 PM
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Live Concert • Nov 15
Mostly Kosher Concert • 4 pm
Klezmer-rock
Music, Dancing, Snacks
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Pickle-Making Workshop • Nov 19
Closing Reception • 6 pm
Film: We Met at Grossinger's
Pickle-Making Workshop, Light Refreshments, Drinks*
Film starts at 7 PM
Get More with a Pass
Tickets
Festival Pass • $136 | $95 Alpert JCC Members
Includes all festival events, unlimited drinks and refreshments at all receptions, preferred seating, and skip-the-line VIP access to all films
General Admission
Family Night • Free
Premiere Night • $25 | $18 Alpert JCC Members
All Other Individual Films • $20 | $14 Alpert JCC Members
Mostly Kosher Concert • $36 | $25 Alpert JCC Members | $10 Child
College Students FREE with Valid ID
ID required onsite for check-in. Drinks available for purchase.
Ticket sales coming soon!
Your Support Matters
Sponsorships
Support Jewish arts and culture programming by becoming a Film Festival Sponsor!
Sponsorship Levels
Title • $2,500
Includes 6 Festival Passes, gourmet popcorn & treat basket
Producer • $1,800
Includes 4 Festival Passes, gourmet popcorn & treats
Star • $500
Includes 2 Festival Passes, gourmet popcorn & treats
Patron • $180
Includes 1 Festival Pass
All sponsors also receive unlimited drinks at receptions, a special gift, and discounted preferred seating & transportation from the Alpert JCC for the Yiddish production of Fiddler on the Roof at the Ahmanson Theatre on February 21, 2027.
Executive Producers
We're here to help
For questions or more information about the Long Beach Jewish Film Festival, contact
Dana Schneider-Chanzit
Director of Jewish Life & Culture • [email protected] • (562) 426 – 7601 ext. 1067
Susan Paletz
Chief Program Officer • [email protected] • (562) 426 – 7601 ext. 1012
For questions about donating or sponsoring, contact
Kevin Giser
Chief Operating Officer • [email protected] • (562) 426 – 7601 ext. 1011
