Fact and Fiction: Diversity Within

Jerusalem is home to thousands of English speakers-students from the United States who have come to study, immigrants both old and new from Anglo-Saxon countries, not to mention Israelis who have spent several years abroad.

The Fact and Fiction series of films and lectures at Beit Avi Chai, which observes processes in Israeli society from a new standpoint, is perfect for all those who feel that for them, Israel is still some kind of riddle.

At every session, a film dealing with a social issue will be shown. Topics include: life in development towns, immigration and acclimation, religious women in the work force, foreign workers.

After the film, there will be discussions with directors, script writers, and people involved with the social subject featured in the movie.

Part 2: From Generation to Generation: Life in a Development TownUntil Tomorrow Comes(60 min.): an award-winning drama about three generations of women, all from the same familyGuest: director and screenwriter David DeriMonday, February 15, 7:30 PM

Part 3: You Were a Stranger in the Land of EgyptForeign Sister(90 min.): an award-winning feature film about the world of foreign workers and how one woman’s perspective is changed foreverGuest: director and screenwriter Dan WolmanMonday, February 22, 7:30 PM

Part 4: Haredi Women Working for ChangeThe Rabbi’s Daughter and the Midwife, by Ron Ofer and Yohai Hakak(60 min.): a documentary look at the life work of two very accomplished women: Rabbi Ovadia Yossef’s daughter Adina Bar-Shalom and Bambi Chalkowski Guest: Bambi Chalkowski, midwife at Shaare Zedek Medical CenterMonday, March 8, 7:30 PM

Part 5: The Secret of My SuccessYolki Palki, by Alex Gentelev (55 min.): a documentary look at the successes and personal stories of the Russian immigrant generation, told with humor and honestyGuest: Dr. Ze’ev Khanin, Chief Scientist, Ministry of AbsorptionMonday, March 15, 7:30 PM