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Young Leadership is dedicated to inspire a generation of young
adults under age 45 to become more actively involved in the
Jewish Community, to develop meaningful connections to Israel,
and to create lasting friendships that will lead to a united
and productive young adult community.

Young Leadership works to provide interesting programs on a
 variety of topics of  interest to the Young Adult Jewish
Community.
Eric Altman is chair of the growing  Young Leadership
 Division. You can contact him at 970.948. 5809 or by email Eric.Altman@calimpe.com

 

Young Leadership Fall Jewish Film Series

With Summer winding down, it's time to think about what we're all going to do in September. And what is more appropriate for the Aspen Valley than a Jewish film series !!

UJA Young Leadership has put together a stellar group of timely, modern films that you will find extremely fascinating, intellectually challenging, and thoroughly enjoyable.

The series will be shown at a local home, please
RSVP to 970.927.1827 for more information.



Thursday, September 20 - "Only Human"
This zany comedy in
Meet the Parents fashion is a cautionary tale of bringing home that special someone. Leni's family is a handful: there's her blind grandfather, the belly dancer sister with a 5-year-old daughter, the brother with a new found relationship with religion, the pre-menopausal mother and the estranged father. Leni brings her fiancé, Rafi, to meet the family, but all chaos ensues when the Jewish clan discovers he's Palestinian.

Starring: Guillermo Toledo, Marian Aguilera ...
Director: Teresa Pelegri ...
Format: Wide screen ...
Language:
Spanish
Subtitles: English
Rated R -
For some sexual content, nudity and language

Thursday, October 11 - "Divan"
Filmmaker Pearl Gluck returns to her Hungarian roots to find a couch that has been in her family for years. Through her clever and lighthearted quest to find the precious family heirloom, Gluck also undergoes a search for her true identity. Her intense, tenacious and sometimes ironic obsession with finding the beloved sofa provides a glimpse into her culture and why this particular piece of furniture means so much.

Starring: Not Available
Director: Pearl Gluck
Genre:  Documentary
Format:  Full Screen ...
Language: English ...
Subtitles: English

Rated NRNot rated. This movie has not been rated by the MPAA.

Thursday, November 29 - "Time of Favor"
Winner of six Israeli Oscars, including Best Picture, Time of Favor is a taut thriller about the tense relationship between the orthodox nationalists and the military. Both a political-psychological drama and a love story between a passionate woman and two best friends, this profound film raises important questions about faith, duty and love for oneself.

Starring: Aki Avni, Assi Dayan ...
Director: Joseph Cedar
Genre:  Foreign
Format:  Wide screen ...
Language: Hebrew
Subtitles: English

Rated NRNot rated. This movie has not been rated by the MPAA.

 

 

 

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