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The 25th Anniversary Edition of the American Sephardi Federation’s New York Sephardic Jewish Film Festival will be held from May 7th to 11th, 2023, at the ASF – Center for Jewish History, located at 15 West 16th Street, near Union Square. Through the poignant medium of film, the NYSJFF provides viewers with an understanding of the rich mosaic culture of Jews from the Middle East and greater Sephardic Diaspora.

Contemporary voices steeped in history and tradition are celebrated throughout this two-week series of events, including première screenings, intriguing stories, powerful documentaries, director Q&As, and The Pomegranate Awards Ceremony.

Credits

Artistic Director

Na'ama Keha

Producer

Zakaria Siraj

Outreach and Development

Yves Seban

Coordinator

Anna Giorganashvili

Volunteers

Lauren Gibli — President, ASF’s Young Leadership Board

Fran Moss

Chrystie Sherman

Executive Director, American Sephardi Federation

Jason Guberman-P.