Fascinating Sephardim, A Film Series--To The Ends of the Earth: A Portrait of Jewish San Diego

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Adolph & Rose Levis JCC

To The Ends of the Earth, A Portrait of Jewish San Diego

Discussion moderated by Rose Pappo Allen.

This film series examines places in the world where wandering communities of Sephardic Jewry took root, expanding the diversity of world Jewish history and heritage. This season the film selection will feature Sephardim in America; their heritage and immigrant experience. Each film viewing will be followed by an in-depth discussion providing historic and cultural context to the subject as well as Q&A.

Director: Isaac Artenstein, 75 minutes, English, 2018

By wagon train and steamship, Jews began arriving in San Diego in 1850 when it was a small pueblo. Meet descendants of early Jewish pioneers, scientists, entrepreneurs, avant-garde artists, rabbis, and surfers in a living portrait of a vibrant and culturally dynamic community.

$10