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The podcast host Mishy Harman seizes on stories from everyday people.

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American Pastoral

The "Chekhov-Roth-Apatow of Queens" comes to Seattle this spring.

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YidLife Crisis Preserves Tradition — and Pushes it Forward

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In Israel, the Streets Are Paved with Poetry

Israel's cities are like literary DNA maps.

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Tiffany Shlain Uses Film to Start Global Movements for Change

This year's REEL Difference awardee is a Sundance darling who educates about good character — and taking a break from tech.

02/14/2018 By Emily K. Alhadeff

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Can't-miss flicks at the 2018 Seattle Jewish Film Festival

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Andi Alhadeff Makes a Scene

The homegrown diva moves back to Seattle.

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Yasmin Levy Makes Music out of Madness

The Sephardic songstress has music in her blood.

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Frank vs. God follows a desperate man's quest for justice.

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Honoring Japanese Experiences of World War II through Music

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Writing Torah as Social Practice Art

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Curious George’s Curious Journey

The creators of America’s favorite monkey barely made it out of occupied Paris.

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Three Local Women Filmmakers You Need to Know

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02/09/2017 By Pamela Lavitt

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