Friday, March 5, 2010
My Story: A Holocaust Testimony

Michael Mark, a Holocaust survivor, will be speaking about his experiences before, during, and after his experiences in World War II. This talk will take place in a CSUN Jewish Studies class, and the public is invited.

11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Jerome Richfield Hall 218

California State University, Northridge

Thursday, February 18, 2010
The Girl on the Train

This is feature film is French director André Téchiné’s cinematic treatment of a real event from 2004: a young French woman invented a story about being attacked on a train by black and Arab youths who mistook her for a Jew. Widespread outrage was expressed (then Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon urged French Jews to leave France) and widespread sympathy was generated, drawing in the public support of French President Jacques Chirac, before it was learned that she had fabricated the story. Most of the film focuses on the girl’s daily life and the people she meets, as well as film images of Jewish victims of antisemitism. This psychological portrayal of the girl and the people in her life is sensitive and artful. Suitable for adults and older teens. In French with English subtitles.

7:30 p.m. on Thursday evening, February 18
(102 minutes runtime)
Laemmle's Town Center 5 Theater
17200 Ventura Blvd, Encino

Followed by Q & A with Jewish Studies faculty

All seats are booked, as of February 1, 2010

Film opens on February 19 at Laemmle's Encino Town Center and Sunset 5

Co-sponsored by: Valley Beth Shalom, Adat Ari El, Temple Ahavat Shalom, Temple Aliyah, Temple Kol Tikvah, and Shomrei Torah Synagogue

Friday, February 5, 2010
Israeli Archeology: Past, Present, Future

Moshe Goldin, a licensed Israel Tour Guide, will speak about archaeology in Israel today, showing examples of pottery and artifacts found in Israeli archeological sites.

11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Jerome Richfield Hall 218

California State University, Northridge

Sunday, January 10, 2010
Killing Kasztner: The Jew Who Dealt With Nazis

Rezso (Rudolf) Kasztner negotiated face to face with Adolf Eichmann to enable 1700 Jews to escape from Nazi-occupied Hungary on a train to Switzerland. It may have been the largest rescue of its kind during the Holocaust. Yet Kasztner was condemned as a traitor in his adopted country of Israel, accused as a collaborator in a trial and verdict that divided Israel during the 1950s, and described by the presiding judge as the “man who sold his soul to the devil.” He was ultimately assassinated in Tel Aviv in 1957. American director Gaylen Ross investigates this tale of murder, intrigue, and heroism through the desperate efforts of Kasztner’s only daughter to redeem her father’s name, and an assassin who breaks his silence about the night he pulled the trigger. Appropriate for older teenagers and adults. In English and Hebrew (subtitled). 1 hour plus 54 minutes in length.

10:00 AM on Sunday, January 10
(114 minutes runtime)
Fallbrook Laemmle Theater
6731 Fallbrook Ave., West Hills, 91307

Followed by Q & A with Jewish Studies faculty, Merav Michaeli (grandaughter of Kasztner and Israeli broadcaster), and George Bishop (passenger on Kasztner train)

Waiting list only as of January 5th.

Opening on January 15th at Laemmle Music Hall, Beverly Hills, CA

Co-sponsored by: Valley Beth Shalom, Adat Ari El, Temple Ahavat Shalom, Temple Aliyah, Temple Kol Tikvah, and Shomrei Torah Synagogue