Reel Judaism: The Farewell Party

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Thursday, February 6, 2025 • 8 Sh'vat 5785

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Well into their '70s, Yehezkel and his wife Levana are living a comfortable life inside a Jerusalem retirement home. But their contented lives are soon dealt a deep shock when their dear friend Max falls prey to an irreversible illness. Looking for a way out, Max asks Yehezkel for help to end his suffering. Yehezkel, a longtime amateur inventor, rises to the challenge by constructing a machine that will allow Max to self-administer a dose of tranquilizers. Levana, however, believes that such a device is immoral, and expresses her passionate disapproval. But when Levana herself begins to face a serious health issue, Yehezkel finds that his feelings about his new contraption become increasingly complicated. In "The Farewell Party,' co-directors Sharon Maymon and Tal Granit have tackled extremely sensitive end of life issues in a vibrant and unique way. You will cry while watching this movie, but whether from laughter or compassion will be difficult to separate.

We kindly ask that participants watch the movie in advance. It is available on Amazon Prime and/or by clicking here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/amzn1.dv.gti.26b1faae-ddd6-8cc2-0f51-4c7cee4b333a?autoplay=0&ref_=atv_cf_strg_wb
Please join Rabbi Eric on Zoom for what is sure to be a spirited and provicative discussion. To register click here: ADD LINK

Reel Judaism: The Farewell Party
Feb 6, 2025 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86806360531?pwd=QWFrrpNrfdQlmCJMMawsWGgoInhMIB.1
Meeting ID: 868 0636 0531
Passcode: 477466

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