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The Carole Zabar Center for Film at JCC Manhattan

CINEMATTERS
Tuesdays at 7 PM at JCC Manhattan (334 Amsterdam Ave.) JCC Manhattan's film program showcases films that promote change and reflect on pertinent themes. Featuring previews and special engagements, CINEMATTERS emphasizes films on social justice, social action, and matters crucial to our New York community and society at large. Presenti

ng movies from around the world, our screenings include special guest speakers, filmmakers, actors, and other interactive opportunities to further engage with the themes in our award-winning films. We believe films move and impact audiences and are one of the most compelling ways to effect change. We invite you to be inspired, join the conversation, and begin to change our world.

Special event tonight hosting Yosef Haim Ohana one of the last hostages released -738 in captivity along with Daniel Sha...
02/18/2026

Special event tonight hosting Yosef Haim Ohana one of the last hostages released -738 in captivity along with Daniel Sharabi - Oct 7 hero.
Both speaking out on support for survivors with PTSD.

Proud to share this important piece by Isaac Zablocki, Director of the Carole Zabar Center for Film at the JCC and found...
02/06/2026

Proud to share this important piece by Isaac Zablocki, Director of the Carole Zabar Center for Film at the JCC and founder of of the Israel Film Center, on why Sundance’s choice to showcase an Israeli film that breaks beyond the October 7 frame matters for global cinema and the power of storytelling.

While Other Film Festivals Have Joined the Cultural Boycott of Israel, Sundance Hosted the Premiere of an Israeli Film – Daring to Create the Space for Human Stories Over Divisive Politics

Don’t miss Tuesday night the acclaimed Israeli film: Halisa.
02/02/2026

Don’t miss Tuesday night the acclaimed Israeli film: Halisa.

After years of failed fertility treatments, a nurse bonds with a young mother, culminating in a decision with devastating consequences.

Another sold out preview screening of Reading Lo**ta in Tehran, directed by Eran Rickles and joined by persian actress B...
02/02/2026

Another sold out preview screening of Reading Lo**ta in Tehran, directed by Eran Rickles and joined by persian actress Bahar Beihghi at Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan. This is the most important film to see right now.
Join us for more Israeli cinema this week. Www.mmjc.org/film

Tonight we have a sold out screening of The Spoils. Next week, join us for two Israeli films: Reading Lo**ta in Tehran a...
01/28/2026

Tonight we have a sold out screening of The Spoils. Next week, join us for two Israeli films: Reading Lo**ta in Tehran and Halisa. Both followed by conversations with the directors!

Rob Reiner had a profound impact on us, and we mourn his tragic loss. To honor his work, we invite the community to rank...
12/22/2025

Rob Reiner had a profound impact on us, and we mourn his tragic loss. To honor his work, we invite the community to rank their top Rob Reiner films by December 31. Join us on January 13 for a presentation of your favorites.

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The Carole Zabar Center for Film at the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan The JCC’s film program showcases films that promote change and reflect on pertinent themes. Featuring previews and special engagements, the JCC emphasizes films on social justice, social action, and matters crucial to our New York community and society at large. Presenting movies from around the world, our screenings include special guest speakers, filmmakers, actors, and other interactive opportunities to further engage with the themes in our award-winning films. We believe films move and impact audiences and are one of the most compelling ways to effect change. We invite you to be inspired, join the conversation, and begin to change our world.