The Mayerson JCC Jewish and Israeli Film Festival will open with a special presentation of the film Hava Nagila,
a humorous documentary showing a different side of the famous Jewish
party song by the same name. Mazel tov! The film features interviews
with Connie Francis, Leonard Nemoy, Harry Belafonte and Regina Spektor
(this article’s “hip and happenin’” rating just doubled with that name)
as well as others telling the story of one of Judaism’s most universally
known songs.
The film festival takes place Feb. 9-28, with screenings,
panels and other special events spread across different Cincinnati
theaters including The Cincinnati Museum Center, Esquire
Theatre, Kenwood Theatre, Mariemont Theatre and the Mayerson JCC. The
opening night festivities will conclude with desserts, a photo booth and
free admission to the Dead Sea Scrolls exhibit. 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9. Opening night
tickets $36-$40; festival passes $65-$75. Cincinnati Museum Center, 1301
Western Ave., Queensgate. mayersonjcc.org.
