On Sunday, April 30, the community is invited to Congregation Temple Israel’s 15th Annual Israeli Film Festival, from 3:30 to 8 p.m. Enjoy two Israeli films and Israeli-style refreshments and a presentation all about modern life in Israel during intermission. 

The film festival is open to the entire community. Guests are welcome to attend one or both films. Masking is optional. A $5 donation requested. RSVP required at www.ti-stl.org/Films or by phone at 314-432-8050. 

The schedule of events is:

• 3:30 p.m.: Screening of the film “Abe.” With the help of a Brazilian chef, a 12-year-old boy who dreams of being a cook tries to find the ideal recipe to break down the cultural barriers that divide his half-Israeli and half-Palestinian family. The film is 85 minutes and is in English. It is suitable for kids in grade 4 and above. 

• 5 p.m.: Intermission.  Enjoy Israeli-style refreshments and a 5:45 p.m. presentation all about modern life in Israel by St. Louis’ Shinshinim (young adults who serve as international ambassadors prior to serving in the Israeli army). 

• 6:15 pm: Screening of “Zaytoun.” In Beirut, 1982, a young Palestinian refugee helps an Israeli fighter pilot escape from PLO captivity because he wants to visit his ancestral family home. En route through war-torn Lebanon their relationship develops into a close bond. The film is 110 minutes, in English, Arabic and Hebrew, with English subtitles. The film is suitable for middle school and above. 

This program is co-sponsored by Temple Israel’s Israel Engagement Committee and the St. Louis Israeli community.