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Film Screening of "Number Our Days"

Sunday, October 24, 2021 18 Cheshvan 5782

3:30 PM - 5:00 PMBeit Kehillah and Zoom

Film Discussion of An Academy-Award Winning Documentary, Presented by Beth Am's Gesharim & Chevra Kadisha

Based on the book by anthropologist Barbara Myerhoff, this short film offers a tender portrait of elderly yet resilient Jews who form a remarkably diverse and connected community at Venice Beach in the mid-1970’s.

We are privileged to to be joined by Number Our Days filmmaker LYNNE LITTMAN as well as Beth Am congregant MICHAEL ASIMOW, grandson of a Harry Asimow (a prominent figure in the film), They will both share their reflections about the community featured in the film. (Michael was actually present at a climactic scene in the movie.)

Cantor Jaime Shpall will share a brief teaching about aspects of Jewish life embodied by these elders. In addition, our Beth Am Library Committee, led by Loren Ford, will introduce the book itself and acquaint us with related titles in our own collection. All the presenters will be available for questions.

***Registration is now closed to the public. Members may login and complete the registration form below to obtain Zoom access information for the discussion. If you don't have login information, to register please email info@betham.org or call (650) 493-4661.

Watch the film trailer:

Gesharim is a congregant-led initiative to support individuals and families facing the end of life. Chevra Kadisha is Beth Am’s burial society that takes on the holy mitzvah of ritually preparing the deceased for burial. Learn more about both organizations.

*Vaccinations are required (please bring proof each time) for all those eligible, and masks are required (for everyone over 2) indoors and outdoors.

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