With anne arone, murray axelrod, shirley axelrod, winston bannister. Wendys shabbat is screening at the 30th annual boston jewish film festival november 719, 2018. This film tells the story of the first image captured of the earth from space in 1968. The new documentary wendy s shabbat spotlights a group of california seniors who for a decade have been meeting weekly to observe the jewish sabbath at an unlikely venue a local wendy s. Interview with rachel myers, director by gloria hammer, writer for oregon jewish life from the director of wendys. After mourning the loss of her husband jack of nearly 60 years, roberta mahler sought to connect with her jewish community to ease the loneliness.
Wendys shabbat, directed and written by rachel myers. Tributes flow for wendy barel the australian jewish news. Apr 25, 2018 wendy s shabbat, a film about jewish grandparents who mark shabbat at wendy s every week, will make you feel good about humanity patrice j. Apr 20, 2018 the new documentary wendys shabbat spotlights a group of california seniors who for a decade have been meeting weekly to observe the jewish sabbath at an unlikely venue a local wendys. Heaven is a traffic jam on 405 stitchers laemmles music hall, beverly hills 3. Published on sep 10, 2018 eight weeks ahead of the midterms, obama fires up voters by slamming trump on health care, his soft approach to nazi. Ca, march 26, 2018 wendys shabbat, a documentary short about. The film is about a group of jewish seniors in palm desert, california who get together on friday nights for a shabbat meal at the local wendys. Apr 24, 2018 seniors gather to observe the jewish sabbath every week at wendys by donna freydkin. It looks like we dont have a synopsis for this title yet.
Barels husband isaac and their other children, michael and michelle, her mother janese and brother jeff, are also mourning her loss. Shabbat at wendys, when worlds and values collide malverne. The university is making als presentation of the great jewish entertainers available online until june 30 as it transitions from live lectures in the 550 seat auditorium to video lectures accessible at home on computer screens, laptops, and smart phones. The short documentary film is about a group of jewish senior citizens who celebrate the weekly sabbath shabbat at the local wendys fast food restaurant with hebrew blessings along with burgers and fries. Wendys shabbat is a story of rediscovering the joys of community in older age. The short documentary by director rachel myers premiered at the tribeca film festival and will be making the rounds at jewish film festivals around the country. Please enjoy this free online film, wendys shabbat, which won our sjff 2019. So begins wendys shabbat, a delightful short film about a group of elderly jews in palm desert, california, who gather at the fast food restaurant every friday night for shabbat dinner. The portland art museum and northwest film center are closed in an effort to further stem the spread of covid19. A group of jewish seniors celebrate the sabbath shabbat at the. A group of jewish seniors celebrate the sabbath shabbat at the local wendys. The film documents a heartwarming neighbourhood tradition of elderly jews the director tactfully emphasised their age by mentioning in the credits that even their dogs are old now to gather together for the shabbah and celebrate it right in the middle of a wendys fast food restaurant.
Directed by rachel myers, the charming fourminute film profiles this remarkable group thats thinking outside the bun. By amy schilit benarroch wendys shabbat is a short film about a group of retired senior citizens who celebrate shabbat together weekly at wendys in palm desert, california. Wendy s shabbat is a story of rediscovering the joys of community in older age, however unorthodox it may appear. Almost certainly guaranteed to put a smile on your face, wendys shabbat is an absolute delight. Apr 20, 2018 live from lincoln center twotime tony winner sutton foster sings show tunes and more and is joined by guest jonathan groff in this new episode of the performingarts series. May 10, 2018 shabbat at wendys, when worlds and values collide the saying in comedy that timing is everything pretty much applies to, well, everything. Shopopens in new window pbs digital downloadsopens in new window. But if you dont like something you got for breakfast, you can either show us your original receiptlike, your legit receipt. Wendys shabbat is a special story and as the director and writer i feel lucky to be able to share it. The new documentary wendys shabbat spotlights a group of california seniors who for a decade have been meeting weekly to observe the jewish sabbath at an unlikely venue a local wendys. A short documentary film, wendys shabbat, has been drawing attention at jewish film festivals around the usa. The new documentary wendys shabbat spotlights a group of california.
Wendys shabbat is a film about rediscovering the joys of. In rachel myers delightful documentary, wendys shabbat, she explores new ways of celebrating shabbat in the age of disconnect. Shabbat at wendys, when worlds and values collide by rabbi elkodsi published may 10, 2018 updated may 11, 2018 the saying in comedy. Obama lights up donald trump the daily show youtube. Watching these elderly jews have shabbat dinner at wendys. Live from lincoln center twotime tony winner sutton foster sings show tunes and more and is joined by guest jonathan groff in this new episode of the performingarts series. Apr 24, 2018 the short documentary by director rachel myers premiered at the tribeca film festival and will be making the rounds at jewish film festivals around the country. Jewish seniors observe sabbath with blessings over burgers in. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film. A documentary where jewish seniors celebrate the sabbath at wendys fast food restaurant with hebrew blessings over burgers and fries. Rachel and roberta tell us what they learned about each other while making a film together, roberta. When shabbat dinner means bacon cheeseburgers at wendys. A short documentary has been made about the group thatll be shown at the palm springs shortfest. Issuu is a digital publishing platform that makes it simple to publish magazines, catalogs, newspapers, books, and more online.
The audience and jury award winners for best narrative short film went to stems and best documentary short film award was won by two films, wendys shabbat and one small step. Or you can contact wendys customer care, give them your receipt and contact info, and theyll take care of you. Shabbat dinner gatherings for these jewish senior citizens is at the wendys fast food restaurant where they say prayers and light candles over hamburgers and fries. Rachel meyers has made a beautiful and touching documentary about old friends celebrating shabbat every week in a simple and lovely way. Seniors gather to observe the jewish sabbath every week at wendys by donna freydkin. A video greeting to all past, present, and future patrons of florida atlantic universitys osher lifelong learning institute in boca raton. From a baconator and french fries to baked potatoes and. While the jewish organizational world is buzzing with community startups, popup events and reimagined spaces to connect new generations to judaism, wendys shabbat shows that jewish innovation is not only for the young.
This is a film about rediscovering the joys of community and the importance of connection in older age while facing the fragility of aging, and the longing and for ritual however unorthodox it may appear. If you are a traditionally observant jew who can set aside the how and where these people are celebrating shabbat, you too will feel a sense of joy watching this, knowing that they. A portrait of a group of jewish senior citizens who celebrate their weekly shabbat at the local wendys with hebrew blessings over burgers and fries. A couple of weeks ago, the independent documentary wendys shabbat, directed by rachel myers, premiered at the tribeca film festival. The portland art museum and northwest film center are closed in. Dec 11, 2018 issuu is a digital publishing platform that makes it simple to publish magazines, catalogs, newspapers, books, and more online. Ghampani 2017 download movies in english for free 4k now. First of all, no, a side is not similar to a sandwich. This is a story of rediscovering the joys of community again in older age, and in the longing for ritual, however unorthodox it may appear. Stream while you canfilms are available for two weeks, until the next playlist. Easily share your publications and get them in front of issuus. Washingtons largest jewish cultural event runs may 2, and features the best in independent and international cinema today the washington jewish film festival announced the program for the 28th annual event.
At first the employees tried to obstruct it, but old ladies and gentlemen persisted and talked to the. May 10, 2018 shabbat at wendys, when worlds and values collide. Its about a group of jewish senior citizens in palm desert, california who celebrate the weekly shabbat at the local wendys fast food restaurant with hebrew blessings over burgers and fries. The tale of team israel wendys shabbat laemmles town center, encino 3. Candles, blessings and challah mixed with burgers, fries and frostys.
She continued cooking shabbat dinner until her final weeks. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time i comment. Directed by rachel myers, the charming fourminute film profiles this remarkable group thats thinking outside the bun er, box. Both organizations share a common commitment to strengthen jewish life and foster intergroup understanding among atlantas diverse cultural, ethnic and religious populations. A delightful documentary about a group of jewish senior citizens who celebrate the weekly sabbath shabbat at the local wendys fast food restaurant with hebrew blessings along with burgers and fries. Wendys shabbat directed by rachel myers, screened at the tribeca film festival. The festival, which runs from may 2 in venues throughout the washington, dc area, includes 57 featurelength and 23 short films from 27 countries, and showcases the diversity of. Apr 21, 2018 the first film i saw for tribeca 2018 is an absolute charmer. The first film i saw for tribeca 2018 is an absolute charmer. A documentary where jewish seniors celebrate the sabbath at wendys fast food restaurant with. Seniors gather to observe the jewish sabbath every week. Wendys shabbat 2017 download film online with english subtitles 720 free now.
Download the sim shalom siddur for festivals and shabbat. Sun city residents have their shabbat gathering at the wendy s in palm desert on friday, june 1, 2018. At the palm desert wendys, an unorthodox shabbat ritual. May 02, 2018 wendys shabbat directed by rachel myers, screened at the tribeca film festival. May 10, 2018 shabbat at wendys, when worlds and values collide by rabbi elkodsi published may 10, 2018 updated may 11, 2018 the saying in comedy that timing is everything pretty much applies to, well, everything. Seniors gather to observe the jewish sabbath every week at.
Wendys shabbat to make its new york debut at the 2018. Ronin one 2017 download movie in english for free camrip. Selection, 2018 victoria jewish film festival, 2018 calgary jewish film festival, 2018 vancouver jewish film festival, 2019 miami jewish film festival, 2019 atlanta jewish film festival. A night at the garden uses striking archival fragments recorded that night to transport modern audiences into this gathering and shine a light on the disturbing fallibility of seemingly decent people. Feb 09, 2018 so begins wendys shabbat, a delightful short film about a group of elderly jews in palm desert, california, who gather at the fast food restaurant every friday night for shabbat dinner. Shabbat dinner gatherings for these jewish senior citizens is at the wendy s fast food restaurant where they say prayers and light candles over hamburgers and fries. The atlanta jewish film festival is an independent nonprofit arts organization that continues an active partnership with its founding agency, american jewish committee. Wendys shabbat 10 minute documentary short press background information. Washington jewish film festival announces slate dc outlook. Wendys shabbat documentary short shares unorthodox delightful shabbat tradition of a group of seniors. Wendy s shabbat, a documentary short about the joys of community and connection as we age, will make its new york debut at the 2018 tribeca film festival on saturday, april 21st see additional.
Wendys shabbat, a film about jewish grandparents who mark shabbat at wendys every week, will make you feel good about humanity patrice j. Wendys shabbat a documentary about a group of jewish seniors gathering at wendys for sabbath blessings and fries, finding community in the most unlikely places. Films based on similar topics 116 cameras short film 2019. Interview with rachel myers, director by gloria hammer, writer for oregon jewish life from the director of wendys shabbat dear filmgoers.
Mum was there for everyone, she made time, lent ears, gave hands, and opened her heart for everyone, always and happily. The short documentary film is about a group of jewish senior citizens who celebrate the weekly sabbath shabbat at the local wendys fast food restaurant with. Wendys shabbat, a documentary short about the joys of community and connection as we age, will make its new york debut at the 2018 tribeca film festival on saturday, april 21st see additional. Directed by rachel myers, the film was one of only 55 chosen to be. Both organizations share a common commitment to strengthen jewish life and foster intergroup understanding among atlanta s diverse cultural, ethnic and religious populations. We also sit down with filmmaker rachel myers and her grandmother roberta mahler, the director and star of wendys shabbat, a documentary about a group of seniors who meet each week for shabbat dinner at a local wendys fastfood restaurant. Wendys shabbat is a film property created, developed and owned by 3 penny design, ca corp, an independent production company. The short documentary film is about a group of jewish senior citizens who celebrate the weekly sabbath shabbat at the local wendys fast food restaurant with hebrew blessings over burgers and fries.
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