Don't miss our sneak preview of one of the funniest Israeli films ever. In A Matter of Size, directed by Sharon Maymon and Erez Tadmor (co-director of our 2008 hit, Strangers), four overweight friends from the Israeli city of Ramle are fed up with dieting.
What: A Matter of Size, directed by Sharon Maymon and Erez Tadmor (2009, Germany, 90 minutes, Hebrew and Japanese with English subtitles)
Date and time: Tuesday, February 2, 7PM (snow date: Thursday, February 4, 7PM) Location:Stuart Street Playhouse movie theatre, 200 Stuart Street (Radisson Hotel), Boston (Arlington or Boylston stop on the Green Line) Validated parking available for $10 at 200 Stuart Street Garage.
Tickets: $15 general admission; $12 discounted for students, seniors (65+), members of The Boston Jewish Film Festival and WGBH members. Purchase tickets online by credit card by clicking here or, in person, one hour before showtime at the Stuart Street Playhouse.
When 341-pound Herzl loses his job as a cook and starts working as a dishwasher in a Japanese restaurant, he falls in love with the world of Sumo, which honors and appreciates people as large as he is.
You'll fall in love with A Matter of Size. Click here to watch the trailer.
Israeli music artist Oren Lavie is nominated for a Grammy for his song "Her Morning Elegance," which has won praise worldwide.
The song's clip was directed by Lavie together with Yuval and Merav Natan. Eyal Landsman was responsible for filming. Lavie was nominated alongside front-liners such as Depeche Mode and Coldplay.
Israeli music artist Oren Lavie is nominated for a Grammy for his song "Her Morning Elegance," which has won praise worldwide.
The song's clip was directed by Lavie together with Yuval and Merav Natan. Eyal Landsman was responsible for filming. Lavie was nominated alongside front-liners such as Depeche Mode and Coldplay.
The Cultural Affairs Department presents Israeli culture to New England. We organize local performances of Israeli artists and present Israeli cultural programs. We have organized art exhibits, film screenings, concerts, and master classes by Israeli artists at New England’s finest cultural institutions and universities.
Musical Performances
Several outstanding Israeli musical groups are based in the New England region. Often they will be avaliable for private events, workshops, or performances. The Office of Cultural Affairs also frequently brings in various Israeli musicians and groups from Israel.
If you are interested in booking an Israeli musical group, please contact Yitzchak Kramer.
Israeli Films
We have a variety of feature films that available for groups and organizations to borrow for screenings in your community. They are in Hebrew with English subtitles and excellent examples of Israeli cinema and culture. Some of the films we currently have are, Yossi and Jagger, Turn Left at the End of the World, Walk on Water, Ushpizin, and Yana's Friends.
(Note that most of these films do come with screening fees ranging from $50.00-$250.00)
Art Exhibits
The Consulate General of Israel to New England offers several exhibits on Israel that reflect a wide-range of subject matter and are available free of charge. Shipping and handling fees to the next display location are the responsibility of the host organization. All photographs can be easily displayed on easels or walls.
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