A short documentary film, wendys shabbat, has been drawing attention at jewish film festivals around the usa. This adorable gathering has become a coveted ritual for towns nationwide. Jewish film festival april 1526 celebrates sabbath at. When shabbat dinner means bacon cheeseburgers at wendys. It gives that rare look to community, friendship, and care that seem to be at a premium. Below is the schedule for the lenore marwil detroit jewish film festival. The feature film for the evening is the comedy, humor me.
Warren goldstein, its original intention was to create an opportunity for the jewish world to keep a complete shabbos together. Jewish seniors fight isolation with a fast food community. Both organizations share a common commitment to strengthen jewish life and foster intergroup understanding among atlantas diverse cultural, ethnic and religious populations. For a complete list of dates, times, and film descriptions, visit.
This film tells the story of the first image captured of the earth from space in 1968. Shabbat at wendys, when worlds and values collide malverne. When rachel thought to document wendys shabbat, she came with a full crew, with lights and cameras, said mahler, who will be going to the tribeca festival. A periodic table inspired by tiffany shlains periodic table of character strengths. Wendys shabbat directed by rachel myers, screened at the tribeca film festival. Elderly jewish friends eat shabbat dinner at wendys. And now, this story is presented in the inspiring short documentary film, wendys shabbat. Cjp has no control over the content of the linkedto websites or events they describe, and accepts no responsibility for the websites, including any advertising or products or services on or available from such sites, or for any loss or damage that may arise from your attending, or registering to attend, the. Wendys shabbat film honors seniors ritual jewish journal. Filmmaker rachel myers and her grandmother roberta mahler. With anne arone, murray axelrod, shirley axelrod, winston bannister. The first film i saw for tribeca 2018 is an absolute charmer. Apr 21, 2018 the first film i saw for tribeca 2018 is an absolute charmer. A video that emphasizes that it doesnt matter where you are, it is who you are.
Wendy s shabbat is a short film that will remain in your thoughts for a long time. The film has had a tremendous impact on jewish communities with an outpouring of support based on the idea of wendys shabbat as a communal gathering. Every week a group of elderly retired jews hold shabbat dinners at wendys. Wendys shabbat is screening at the 30th annual boston jewish film festival november 719, 2018. Jewish seniors fight isolation with a fast food community in wendys shabbat filmmaker rachel myerss 88yearold grandmother stars in a short documentary film that is striking a chord. 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. Myers has received inquiries and messages from jewish communities throughout the u. Rachel meyers has made a beautiful and touching documentary about old friends celebrating shabbat every week in a simple and lovely way. California who for several years have been gathering at a local wendys restaurant on friday evening to welcome shabbat, complete with candle lighting and the blessings over bread and grape juice. Jewish seniors observe sabbath with blessings over burgers in. Wendys shabbat, director rachel myers, documentary, 2017, usa. 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. Watch oscar, emmy, peabody and dupont awardwinning pbs documentaries on tv and online.
Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time i comment. Wendys shabbat, a film about jewish grandparents who mark shabbat at wendys every week, will make you feel good about humanity patrice j. The film has had a tremendous impact on jewish communities with an outpouring of support based on the idea of wendy s shabbat as a communal gathering. The number of regular attendees is somewhere between 18 and 28, according to rachel myers, director of a new short documentary about the group, the appropriately titled wendys shabbat. Global peace film festival winter park public library. May 02, 2018 wendys shabbat directed by rachel myers, screened at the tribeca film festival. Abby myers short film wendys shabbat has been the sleeper hit of this years jewish film festival circuit. 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. Jewish film festival april 1526 celebrates sabbath at wendys. Both organizations share a common commitment to strengthen jewish life and foster intergroup understanding among atlanta s diverse cultural, ethnic and religious populations. If you love jewish films, you wont want to miss wendys shabbat, a short film presently a hit on the film festival circuit. Friends usher in the sabbath called by its hebrew name shabbatby candlelight, with challah bread and. 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. Her projects have been in television commercials, music videos and live entertainment events.
Wendys shabbat documentary shortusa201710 minutes directed by rachel myers 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. Much to the surprise of the films creators, the 10minute film has captivated audiences throughout the world, received national acclaim, and was selected for the 2018 tribeca film festival in new york city. Three short films, spring chicken, egg cream and wendys shabbat wrap up the festival on sunday, jan. Cjp provides the above links concerning thirdparty events for your convenience only. 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. Wendys shabbat 10 minute documentary short press background information. May 08, 2018 the film wendys shabbat highlights a group of seniors in southern california who meet at their local wendys to celebrate the jewish sabbath every weekend. Rachel myersa group of jewish senior citizens celebrate the weekly sabbath shabbat at the local wendys fast food restaurant. 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. Since its inception on 20, the project has taken on different hues, as varied as the many flavors of jews and the cities they live in. The portland art museum and northwest film center are closed in. The opening night begins with a bar mitzvah or th year, style party and a tribute to sammy davis jr.
Apr 24, 2018 wendys shabbat tells of a group of octogenarians and nonagenarians who drive their golf carts to the wendys in palm desert, california, every friday night. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film. Wendys shabbat tells of a group of octogenarians and nonagenarians who drive their golf carts to the wendys in palm desert, california, every friday night. There are themes of love, of ritual and of community all within the context of a heartwarming scene at wendys. 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. Interview with rachel myers, director by gloria hammer, writer for oregon jewish life from the director of wendys shabbat dear filmgoers. Rachel myersa group of jewish senior citizens celebrate the weekly sabbath shabbat at the local wendys fast food. The jewish tradition of shabbat is typically observed at home with family, but for a group of seniors in palm desert, wendys fast food restaurant will have to suffice. Watching these elderly jews have shabbat dinner at wendys. Nov 07, 2015 the innovation of south african chief rabbi, dr. People who might otherwise be spending friday evening alone have a place to go and. Why wendys is the worst place for a shabbat dinner the forward.
In rachel myers delightful documentary, wendys shabbat, she explores new ways of celebrating shabbat in the age of disconnect. Directed by rachel myers, the charming fourminute film profiles this remarkable group thats thinking outside the bun er, box. May 10, 2018 if youre not familiar with it, wendys shabbat chronicles a group of senior citizens in palm desert, california who for several years have been gathering at a local wendys restaurant on friday evening to welcome shabbat, complete with candle lighting and the blessings over bread and grape juice. Release dates 1 also known as aka 0 release dates usa 11 november 2018.
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. Wendys shabbat is a story of rediscovering the joys of community in older age, however. Faith was not the primary motivation for these weekly sabbath dinners at the fast food jointrather, it was the promise of togetherness. 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. Complete with communal table, challah, wine, electric candles, and probably americas oldest practicing rabbi age 97, this selfrun group has kept up the ageless traditions of shabbat. 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. 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. Stream while you canfilms are available for two weeks, until the next playlist. Abbe binder sherbin has observed shabbat with her father harry binder at a wendys fast food restaurant in palm desert, calif. Feb, 2018 every week a group of elderly retired jews hold shabbat dinners at wendys.
For some elderly jews in california, wendys is the place to. A group of jewish seniors celebrate the sabbath shabbat at the. Almost certainly guaranteed to put a smile on your face, wendys shabbat is an absolute delight. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. The atlanta jewish film festival is an independent nonprofit arts organization that continues an active partnership with its founding agency, american jewish committee. A documentary where jewish seniors celebrate the sabbath at wendys fast food restaurant with hebrew blessings over burgers and fries. 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. This feelgood documentary introduces us to a group of california seniors. Strength is theme behind tucsons 28th jewish film festival. 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. Interview with rachel myers, director by gloria hammer, writer for oregon jewish life from the director of wendys. 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.
In wendys shabbat, the filmmaker followed her grandmother, a widowed jewish woman living in a retirement community in california, to her weekly refuge. The portland art museum and northwest film center are closed in an effort to further stem the spread of covid19. Wendys shabbat jewish seniors hold their shabbat dinner at wendys fastfood restaurant. Directed by rachel myers, the charming fourminute film profiles this remarkable group thats thinking outside the bun. Mar 20, 2018 wendys shabbat will make its new york premiere at the 2018 tribeca film festival on saturday, april 21. Sedona az january 29, 2018 the complete lineup of films to be screened at the 24 th annual sedona international film festival are now posted and include five academy award nominees and a diverse selection of fulllength features, documentaries, shorts, animated and foreign films. Wendys shabbat is a film property created, developed and owned by 3 penny design, ca corp, an independent production company. The feeling is ethereal, something akin to the 1989 film, field of dreams where kevin costner hears a voice in his iowa cornfield whispering, if you build it they will come.
Love, gilda, wendys shabbat, disobedience and more. The man who stole banksy, welcome home, the feeling of being watched, house two, time for ilhan and more. Sammy davis jr ive gotta be me the entertainer is profiled, featuring interviews with billy crystal, norman lear, jerry lewis and kim novak. Among the group is myers grandmother, roberta mahler, who also happens to be the star of the movie to complete the family affair, myers mother, abby. For some elderly jews in california, wendys is the place. Jewish seniors fight isolation with a fast food community in. Jewish seniors observe sabbath with blessings over burgers. There are themes of love, of ritual and of community. Wendys shabbat is a story of rediscovering the joys of community in older age. The film wendys shabbat highlights a group of seniors in southern california who meet at their local wendys to celebrate the jewish sabbath every weekend. Wendys shabbat will make its new york premiere at the 2018 tribeca film festival on saturday, april 21. Copilation of films double date, wendys shabbat, and chewdaism on mp4 format. Rachel myers, who spent her teen years in portland, created this heartfelt documentary about her grandmother and her grandmothers friends, who for nearly a decade have celebrated shabbat at their. Wendys shabbat documentary short shares unorthodox delightful shabbat tradition of a group of seniors.
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