STREAM THIS FILM&nbsp;any time from 9 a.m. on Wednesday, May 11 to 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, May 22.

Select this film at no extra charge when you purchase an <a href="https://cfic.eventive.org/passes/buy/allaccess_pass" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ALL-ACCESS</a> or <a href="https://cfic.eventive.org/passes/buy/streaming_only" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">STREAMING ONLY</a> pass.&nbsp;Otherwise, a la carte ticket price applies. ﻿Ever wonder how Israelis perceive American Jews? The New Jew is a four-part mini-series produced for the Public Broadcasting Corporation of Israel and hosted by one of Israel’s most popular comedians and TV personalities, Guri Alfi. In the summer of 2018, Guri and his family moved to the United States. Like many Israelis abroad, he found himself experiencing an identity crisis, questioning what his Jewishness looks like outside of the Jewish State. The series follows Guri as he embarks on a journey across North America, exposing viewers to some of the most vibrant and creative expressions of Judaism that are pluralistic, multi-cultural, and packed with promise. In meeting with female rabbis, observing the Sabbath in the most unlikely places, and hearing the perspectives of recent converts and young Jews of color, Guri introduces Israelis to what he calls the “New Jew.” Fast-paced, hilarious, and deeply insightful, The New Jew is a spirited, and ultimately hopeful, journey through modern American Jewry. With English Subtitles HOSTED BY <a href="http://templechai.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/eventive-static/6f27c1d8490af5d59410b87408af0e1e.jpg" width="200"></a>

The New Jew & Q&A w/ Guri Alfi and Moshe Samuels

Select this film at no extra charge when you purchase an <a href="https://cfic.eventive.org/passes/buy/allaccess_pass" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ALL-ACCESS</a> or <a href="https://cfic.eventive.org/passes/buy/streaming_only" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">STREAMING ONLY</a> pass.&nbsp;Otherwise, a la carte ticket price applies. ﻿Ever wonder how Israelis perceive American Jews? The New Jew is a four-part mini-series produced for the Public Broadcasting Corporation of Israel and hosted by one of Israel’s most popular comedians and TV personalities, Guri Alfi. In the summer of 2018, Guri and his family moved to the United States. Like many Israelis abroad, he found himself experiencing an identity crisis, questioning what his Jewishness looks like outside of the Jewish State. The series follows Guri as he embarks on a journey across North America, exposing viewers to some of the most vibrant and creative expressions of Judaism that are pluralistic, multi-cultural, and packed with promise. In meeting with female rabbis, observing the Sabbath in the most unlikely places, and hearing the perspectives of recent converts and young Jews of color, Guri introduces Israelis to what he calls the “New Jew.” Fast-paced, hilarious, and deeply insightful, The New Jew is a spirited, and ultimately hopeful, journey through modern American Jewry. With English Subtitles HOSTED BY <a href="http://templechai.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/eventive-static/6f27c1d8490af5d59410b87408af0e1e.jpg" width="200" style="max-width: 100%;"></a>

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Our 2024 Festival is hybrid (both IN-PERSON and VIRTUAL)!  This means if you purchase a HOUSEHOLD STREAMING Pass, or use your ALL-ACCESS Pass (for TWO!) for virtual presentations, or purchase individual STREAMING tickets, you can watch almost all of the Festival’s films any time from 6:00 am Friday, April 5, until 11:59 pm on Sunday April 14. Exception:  June Zero is not available for streaming. 

In its 17th year, the Chicago Festival of Israeli Cinema (CFIC) shows are Israel's most current internationally award-winning feature films, documentaries, shorts and TV series, with guest appearances by Israeli filmmakers.

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