Circumcision, Uncut: Short Film Screening and Text Study with “Eighth Day” Filmmakers and Spiritual Leader Zvika Krieger
Sunday, July 21st, 11:30am
Circumcision, Uncut: Short Film Screening and Text Study with “Eighth Day” Filmmakers and Spiritual Leader Zvika Krieger
About the film: Noah and Jonah are gay Jewish husbands and new parents to a baby boy. When Noah and Jonah’s parents arrive at their home expecting a traditional bris for their grandson, Noah and Jonah are forced to reveal that they had something very different in mind for their son: no circumcision.
Suggested Donation: $18-36
Feel free to bring your own lunch and snacks to share!
Gene Goldstein-Plesser still moonlights as a queer Jewish community organizer. He previously managed Bay Area programming for Keshet, a national Jewish LGBTQ+ organization. An alumni of the Dorot Fellowship in Israel, Gene co-founded the Jerusalem Queer Beit Midrash and received a Masters of Arts in Conflict Research from Hebrew University. Returning to his ancestral home of Brooklyn in 2020, he helps coordinate prayer services for the Atara Minyan, runs meetings for his local block association, and co-produces communal events with his housemates. During the day, he advises NYC non-profits on their real estate strategy.
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Physical Access
Entrance
Entrance to the Sanctuary is at the corner of Prince St. and Fulton St.. There are 8 steps into the main entrance of the Sanctuary. There is an accessible ramp at a separate entrance on Fulton St. Please let a volunteer or staff know if you need to use this entrance; you can also email us in advance at shalom@chochmat.org
Seating
We have folding chairs (some with padding, some without), pillows, and floor cushions available for you to use, along with limited bench seating in the back of the Sanctuary.
COVID Protocols
Our policy effective May 19th, 2023 is as follows:
Chochmat HaLev, in consultation with our medical advisor and based on community survey results, will discontinue masking requirements for attendance at events. Masks, although not required, are recommended. We understand people will need to make their own decisions about exposure and risk based on their own personal preferences, and health status.
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