04/20/2026
TBS 1st Annual Israel Film Festival. Featuring films made in Israel or about Israel to celebrate Yom Ha'atzmaut (Israel Independence Day.) No fee for TBS members. Donation requested from non-members.
Tuesday, April 21 Films:
1:30 Golda (1hr 40) PG-13. Oscar Nominee. English language. The dramatic and high-stakes responsibilities and decisions that Golda Meir faced during the Yom Kippur War. Starring Helen Mirren.
3:30 Fill the Void (1 hr 30) PG. Hebrew language. A young Orthodox girl must choose between her heart’s wish and her family duty when her older sister passes away and her widowed husband threatens to leave the country.
Wednesday, April 22 Films:
12:00 The Band’s Visit (1 hr 27) PG-13. Comedy-Drama Hebrew language. A band comprised of members of the Egyptian police force head to Israel to play at the Inaugural ceremony of an Arab arts center, only to find themselves lost in the wrong town. Now a Broadway musical.
2:00 The Women’s Balcony (1 hr. 35 min.) Comedy drama. G. Hebrew language. A modern Orthodox congregation is in disarray from building damage to their synagogue. A charismatic young rabbi promises to rebuild the synagogue, but his intentions threaten to destroy the community.
Thursday, April 23 Films:
1:30 Shoshana (2 hrs) PG 13. Film Festival Award Winner. British biographical thriller. English language.
In this edge-of-your-seat thriller, a British police officer and a Jewish woman fall in love amidst the political turmoil of 1930s Tel Aviv. Based on a true story.
4:00 Beneath The Helmet. (81 min.) G. Documentary. Hebrew language.
A coming-of-age story that highlights five young Israeli high school graduates who are drafted into the army to defend their county. At the age of 18, these individuals undergo a demanding journey, revealing the core of who they are and who they want to be. Very inspiring.
