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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.

 

  • 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)

    Watch Trailer
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  • Sat • Nov 14 • 7 PM

    Beshert (2025)
    Drama/Short Film
    English

    An unlikely friendship between a grumpy old man in a Leeds care home and a reluctant bar mitzvah boy.(IMDB)

    Watch Trailer

All films shown in the Lipeles Auditorium unless otherwise stated

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Special Events

 

Receptions included with your ticket purchase! (excluding Mostly Kosher Concert)

*Drinks included for Sponsors and Passholders, available for purchase for General Admission.

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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

    See Details

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Tickets

 

Festival Pass • $136 | $95 Alpert JCC Members

Includes all festival events, Mostly Kosher Concert, Family Fun Day, unlimited drinks and refreshments at all receptions, preferred seating, and skip-the-line VIP access to all films

 

General Admission

Family Fun Day • 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.

 

Support Jewish Arts

Become a Film Festival Sponsor to support Jewish cultural programming!

Your Support Matters

Thank You, Sponsors

Rosecarrie & Alan Brooks • Margaret Locke & Bill Giser • Ruthie & Al Rudis

Beverly August • Barry Borkin • Evan Braude & Bonnie Lowenthal • Chris Carson • CSULB Jewish Studies • Lauren & Stuart Friedman •  Don & Andrea Kaiser • Moshe Maman • Susan & Mark Paletz • Nancy & Mark Schneider • Janis & Stuart Simon • Solar Wholesale Group

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

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