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Doing Jewish: A Story from Ghana - Food and Film Screening

  • Repair the World Workshop 2701 Bagley Avenue Detroit, MI, 48216 United States (map)

Please join Repair The World: Detroit, The Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue, Hazon Detroit, and the JCRC/AJC in partnership with the 20th Annual Lenore Marwil Detroit Jewish Film Festival.Enjoy a pre-screening with traditional African bites provided by chef Phil Jones beginning at 7:00pm. The film will begin promptly at 7:30pm.
About the film: Step into the Jewish community in Sefwi Wiawso, Ghana - Exploring Islolation to global connection and the challenges and rewards they face along the way. Made over the course of five years, Doing Jewish: A Story from Ghana is a work of love. The affection between the filmmaker and the Sefwi shines as an unspoken part of the story. This is a fascinating study of Judaism and belonging. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. 

Earlier Event: April 10
Perspectives on the #MeToo Movement
Later Event: April 17
An Introduction to Judaism with Rabbi Ariana Silverman

OUR VALUES

ACTION • HUMILITY • PLACE-BASED • COURAGE TO LEARN & HAVE DIALOGUE • KEHILA/ABUNDANCE • DIVERSITY & INCLUSION • KINDNESS & COMPASSION • INTEGRATING RITUAL & ACTION

Thank you to the following foundations for their generous support of our work and mission to serve Jewish Detroit.

Norman and Esther Allan Foundation • Mandell L. and Madeleine H. Berman Foundation • William Davidson Foundation • Max and Marjorie Fisher Foundation • Gilbert Family Foundation • The Jewish Fund • D. Dan and Betty Kahn Foundation • Donald R. and Esther Simon Family Foundation • Ben Teitel Fund