As the High Holidays draw near, join us for a meaningful evening of reflection and renewal as we prepare for the New Year. Join us for a special screening of A Real Pain, accompanied by light refreshments and a thoughtful discussion following the film.
Summary:
A Real Pain follows estranged cousins David Kaplan (Jesse Eisenberg) and Benji Kaplan (Kieran Culkin) as they reunite for a Jewish heritage tour through Poland to honor their recently deceased grandmother, a Holocaust survivor. As they visit historic sites and reflect on their family’s past, their contrasting personalities and unresolved tensions come to the surface. Blending humor with heartfelt emotion, the film explores family, grief, identity, and the lasting impact of history on the present.
Schedule:
6:45 PM – Doors Open
7:00 PM – Film Begins
Approximately 8:45 PM – Selichot Service Begins
