Fascinating Sephardim: A Film Series Jan. 29 "The Levys of Monticello"

“Fascinating Sephardim: A Film Series” at 1:00pm
In-Person with Rose Pappo Allen
$8/$10 Members/Guests Prepaid $40/$45 Members/Guests for all 5 films. Tickets 561-558-2520
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 roots and immigrant experience. Each film viewing will be followed by in-depth discussion providing historic and cultural context to the subject as well as Q&R.
~ Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 1PM


The Levys of Monticello
When Thomas Jefferson died in 1826, he left behind a mountain of personal debt, which forced his heirs to sell his beloved Monticello home and all of its possessions. The Levys of Monticello is a documentary film that tells the little-known story of the Levy family, which owned and carefully preserved Monticello for nearly a century – far longer than Jefferson or his descendants. The remarkable story of the Levy family also intersects with the rise of antisemitism that runs throughout the course of American history.
2022, 71 mins, English, Steven Pressman

Adolph & Rose Levis Jewish Community Center: Emily & Neil Kishter Year Round Film Programs
Cosponsored by The Sephardi Federation of Palm Beach County
Presented as part of the
Judy Levis Krug Boca Raton Jewish Film Festival

### Boca Raton’s Original Jewish Film Festival

Our multi-access festival proudly presents a variety of films both virtually and in-person at local theaters and the Levis JCC. Each year, we present an incredible roster of thought-provoking and entertaining documentaries and short and feature length Jewish-themed films from around the globe, ranging from laugh-out-loud comedies and love stories, to political and historical dramas and more. Plus, theater-goers enjoy special guest appearances, discussions, panels, special events, and year-round Jewish-themed film programming.
The 2025 Judy Levis Krug Boca Raton Jewish Film Festival will be held February 8-22 at Movies of Delray.