Upcoming Events

Oak Park Screening of Award-Winning Documentary – ISRAELISM

Wednesday, April 10th at 7 pm
Lake Theater 1022 Lake Street, Oak Park, IL
MC: Jerome McDonnell – Former Host, Worldview WBEZ
Tickets $5: Purchase in Advance Here; Discussion to Follow

When two young American Jews - who had been raised to unconditionally support Israel - witness Israel’s brutal treatment of Palestinians, their lives are changed.  They join a growing movement of American Jews, many young, battling to redefine Judaism’s relationship with Israel, revealing a deepening divide over modern Jewish identity.

ISRAELISM uniquely explores changing Jewish attitudes towards Israel with massive consequences for all who are committed to a just and lasting peace.

Directed by two first-time Jewish filmmakers who share a similar story to the film’s protagonists, ISRAELISM is produced by Peabody-winner & 6-time Emmy-nominee Daniel J. Chalfen (Loudmouth, Boycott) along with activist and filmmaker Nadia Saah (Mo, Omar, 5 Broken Cameras), executive produced by two-time Emmy-winner Brian A. Kates (Marvelous Ms. Maisel, Succession, The Plot Against America) and edited by Emmy-winner Tony Hale (The Story of Plastic).

Sponsor: Committee for a Just Peace in Palestine / Israel
Cosponsors: American Friends Service Committee; Chicago Educators for Palestine; Chicago Faith Coalition for Middle East Peace; HUB Collective; IfNotNow, Chicago; Jewish Voice for Peace, Chicago; Oak Park Neighbors for Justice and Peace in Palestine and Israel; Tzedek Chicago