September 2016 Beachwood Buzz
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JCC Jewish FilmFest
The Mandel Jewish Community Center's Cleveland Jewish FilmFest is
celebrating 10 years of bringing outstanding international Jewish cin-
ema to Greater Cleveland. This year's FilmFest, which runs September
8-18, will feature 29 top-notch feature, documentary and short films,
all with Jewish or Israeli themes. Films will screen at five local theaters
and venues, including Shaker Square and Cedar Lee Cinemas. Special
events and guest speakers will also be a part of the 11-day festival.
Highlights of this year's festival include the opening night film,
"Fever at Dawn," which tells the story of a love affair between two
Hungarian Holocaust survivors recuperating in Sweden in 1945.
Diagnosed with lung disease and given six months to live, Gárdos is
determined to find love in the short time he has left and writes letters
to more than 100 Hungarian women being treated at hospitals across
the country. "Fever at Dawn" screens Thursday, September 8 at 7 pm,
at Shaker Square Cinemas.
The 2015 film, "A Tale of Love and Darkness," is Natalie Portman's
debut as writer and director. The film screens Sunday, September 18
at 7:30 pm, at Cedar Lee Theatre.
Tickets may be purchased for $11 for evening films and $9 for mat-
inees. Tickets to the festival's opening film and dessert reception are
$18. For tickets, visit mandeljcc.org/filmfest. Tickets are also available
at the Mandel JCC membership desk (no ticket sales on Saturdays
and Jewish holidays). FilmFest passes, which include admission to
all films, and group tickets are available by contacting Jan Rutsky at
216.831.0700, ext. 1348.
is program is for students, ages 6-18, who are
unable to learn in a traditional congregational
school se ing. Students learn about Jewish
holidays, prayers and blessings,
life-cycle events, Bible and Israel.
For more information,
contact Jackie Brooks,
Etgar Administrator,
at 216.371.0446 or
jbrooks@jecc.org.
Letter to the Community
Dear Neighbor,
We at Friends of the Beachwood Library have always agreed with
Harvey Fierstein's quote, "Art has the power to transform, to illuminate,
to educate, inspire and motivate." Along those lines, the Beachwood
Library has been very honored to be guardians of spectacular sculptures
from some of Cleveland's most famous artists, including William McVey,
John Clague and David E. Davis, and recently refurbished Bell Harp by
John Clague and Mother Goose by William McVey.
Please join us on September 25, from 2 4 pm, at the library, to
celebrate the return of these amazing pieces.
To inspire future artists, we are delighted to offer an assortment of free
make-and-take crafts for all ages. A balloon artist will entertain us, and under
the sponsorship of the Beachwood Arts Council, we will enjoy the mastery
and beauty of a henna artist's creations. Refreshments will be served.
We look forward to having you celebrate with us on September 25!
Sincerely,
Kathy Rothenfeld
President, Friends of Beachwood Library
Please join us on September 25 from 2 4 pm,
at the library, to celebrate the return of these amazing
pieces to their original beauty.
An introductory classroom experience
for children. Must be 2 years old
by July 31, 2016.
Adults will participate in 1 1/2 hours of
fun and learning with their child.
Fairmount Early Childhood Center
24601 Fairmount Blvd.
Mondays (12 week session)
September 19 - December 12
(No Class October 3)
9:30 - 11 a.m.
$215/Resident ˇ $235/Non-Resident
Call Director Karen Leeds
at 216.292.2344
for more information or to
request a registration form.
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