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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.
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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
Not
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
Not
rated. This movie has not been rated by the MPAA.
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