GURI ALFI as depicted in the Oct 19 SJCC film “The New Jew—Days of War.”

“The New Jew—Days of War,” set for Oct. 19, follows Israeli comedian Guri Alfi as he delves into the impact of October 7 on the identity, security, and standing of Jews in the United States. Alfi’s trademark humor and insights will resonate deeply, according to film festival organizers. As a sequel to the 2021 TV miniseries “The New Jew,” which garnered praise in Israel and at U.S. film festivals, this latest installment invites viewers to reflect and perhaps find a spark of hope. “The New Jew—Days of War” will be followed by a discussion led by Dee Levy, University at Albany doctoral student, instructor at several local colleges and part of the Amidah leadership. Both film events are co-hosted by Mithabrim —a JCC Association of North America program accelerator and by the Ministry for Diaspora Affairs and Amidah.

The Film Festival is supported of the JCC Friends of the Arts, the Epstein Jewish Cultural Fund, Meyer and Mary Kurland/Gebell Fund, Jonas and Edith Flemiberg Jewish Cultural Fund, The Jewish World, and a grant from the Schenectady County Legislature through its County Initiative Program.Tickets for the Sunday, Oct. 5, film are free. Tickets for the Sunday, Oct. 19 film are $7 for JCC members and $13 for guests. Information and registration may be obtained at www.schenectadyjcc.org/Jewish-Film-Festival.