Ames Amzalak Rochester Jewish Film Festival
July 30–Aug 6, 2023
Virtual Films
You asked, and we delivered! Select films will be presented virtually the week after the festival, August 7–14.
$15 per household, per film.
NOTE: Due to unforeseen circumstances, Simone Veil: Woman of the Century will not be shown virtually.
It is still playing on Opening Night, July 30 at the Dryden Theatre. We apologize for any inconvenience.
First To Stand
Israel Swings for Gold
America
Congratulations to this year’s Carl Lasky Audience Award recipients!
Four Winters
(Best Documentary)
Simone Veil: A Woman of the Century
(Best Narrative)
Festival Venues
JCC Hart Theater
1200 Edgewood Avenue
Rochester, NY 14618
Dryden Theatre
900 East Avenue
Rochester, NY 14607
Dawn Lipson Canalside Stage
1200 Edgewood Avenue
Rochester, NY 14618
Support the Festival
Thank you to our generous supporters for allowing us to continue bringing quality Jewish films to the Rochester community.
Attention Donors! E-mail mcataldi@jccrochester.org if you haven’t received information about redeeming tickets.
About the Festival
The Louis S. Wolk Jewish Community Center of Greater Rochester established the Ames Amzalak Rochester Jewish Film Festival (RJFF) in 2001 to present the best contemporary Jewish-themed films from around the world to the Rochester community. RJFF exists to promote awareness and pride in the diversity of all people; to strengthen community consciousness of Jewish identity, history and culture; to provide a forum for community gatherings that allows valuable dialogue; and to create an international showcase for filmmakers who are Jewish or whose work explores Jewish themes.
Festival Information
Order Tickets
Online at rjff.org
Charge by Phone: 585.461.2000 x235
Evening Films………………………………………………JCC Member: $10 | Non-Member: $12
Weekday Matinees…………………………………….JCC Member: $8 | Non-Member: $10
Opening + Closing Night (Party Included)…..JCC Member: $12 | Non-Member: $15
All Festival Passes………………………………………..JCC Member: $150 | Non-Member: $190
Note: In-person sales are only available at the venue 1 hour prior to each screening.
All Festival Pass
Valid for all in-person RJFF films July 30–August 6, 2023. Each All Festival Pass allows you to order one ticket for each film at no charge. Tickets must be reserved for each film to guarantee seating.
Parking
Please allow ample time for parking. Parking is available in the main parking lots of both venues. For the Dryden Theatre, spaces along East Avenue and side streets are also available.
Seating
Seating is reserved at both the JCC Hart Theater and Dryden Theatre.
Select your seats when you reserve tickets online, and your seats will be guaranteed!
Accessibility
Festival venues are handicapped accessible.
Hearing Assistance is available
at each venue’s box office.
Films in English do not have subtitles.
Refunds
Refunds are only available for canceled or rescheduled programs. Due to circumstances beyond our control, films may be canceled or rescheduled without prior notice.
Food
All food served by RJFF is in observance with the laws of kashrut unless otherwise indicated.
Covid-19
Masks optional. Proof of vaccination not required.
Questions?
For additional information please e-mail mcataldi@jccrochester.org or call 585.461.2000 x235.
Donor Opportunities
Ticket sales alone do not support the Festival. Please consider becoming a
JCC Ames Amzalak Rochester Jewish Film Festival supporter.
Contact Andrea Miller at amiller@jccrochester.org or 585.461.2000 x237.
FESTIVAL DIRECTOR
Andrea Miller
FESTIVAL CHAIR
Michal Benita-Weiss
FESTIVAL COMMITTEE
Bonnie Abrams
Ruth Cowing
Denise Cyrkin
Elliot Fix
Madeleine Fordham
Stuart Hanau
Laura Kaufman
Sue Lococo
Loo Rich
Sid Rosenzweig
Jonathan Sadik
Michal Spivak
Regina Smolyak
Marcia Stern
FESTIVAL FOUNDER
Carl Laskyz”l
VISIONARY SUPPORT
The Kessler Family
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Contact
Andrea Miller, Festival Director
585.461.2000 x237
Marc Cataldi, Administrative Assistant
585.461.2000 x235
Photos by Luminaria Photography