# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Phyllis Hoffman Hartford Jewish Film Festival: Short & Jewish: An Evening of Short Films
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 22 Jan, 2026 at 07:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Short & Jewish: An Evening of Short Films

Thursday, January 22 | 7:00pm | Mandell JCC
Running Time: 91 min

Followed by a Reel Talk with Ben Pakman, Writer, Director, Actor:  “Parkway Hop” 

Beginning this year, we will be starting a new tradition: one night to celebrate some of the best Jewish work in independent short film. Here are the eight gems selected for this year’s festival:

“Dear Max: Contemplating Circumcision” (Documentary, 5 min): A father addresses his son, Max, in a personal reflection on circumcision — exploring faith, family and the traditions we inherit.

“The Guy Who Got Cut Wrong” (Documentary, 21 min): The acclaimed Gen-X author Gary Shteyngart recounts the operation that went off course and the personal and communal ramifications of having been “cut wrong” — an intimate story of identity, body, and belonging.

“Parkway Hop” (Narrative, 15 min): Two ex-lovers meet for the first time since one of them embraced Orthodox Judaism, taking a walk together as they search for an understanding of how each has changed.

“Revived” (Narrative, 16 min): After losing his bag at a gay bar in Jerusalem, Aaron finds himself unable to return home until Sefi steps in to help — a chance encounter that unravels into a deeper journey.

“Animated New Yorkers: Joel” (Documentary, 5 min): A short animated portrait of Joel, a quintessential New Yorker whose life in the city becomes the lens through which we see the spirit and quirks of urban Jewish identity.

“The Sacred Society” (Documentary, 12 min): This short dives into a community’s spiritual mechanics, revealing how ritual, hierarchy and faith intersect behind the scenes of a sacred society.

“Days Between Rest” (Documentary, 12 min): This film follows Rachel through her hectic daily life as she takes her four children to school, makes music with her family, and leads Shabbat services at her synagogue… in Uganda.

“The Stage Is Ours” (Documentary, 9 min): Nearly fifty Jewish actors, directors and playwrights gather on Broadway’s Lyceum Theatre and reflect on what Jewish theatre means to them.

Sponsored by Solinsky Eye Care
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bloomfield/phyllis-hoffman-hartford-jewish-film-festival-short-and-jewish-an-evening-of-short-films/200029542772938
- **Event Categories**: art, entertainment, theatre, festivals, literary-art, workshops, kids
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 6

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Bloomfield
- **state**: CT
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Zachs Campus, 335 Bloomfield Ave, West Hartford, CT, United States, Connecticut 06117
- **lat**: 41.80052
- **long**: -72.72641
- **full address**: Zachs Campus, 335 Bloomfield Ave, West Hartford, CT, United States, Connecticut 06117, 335 Bloomfield Ave, West Hartford, CT 06117-1543, United States, Bloomfield

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Phyllis Hoffman Hartford Jewish Film Festival: Short & Jewish: An Evening of Short Films being held?
  - **A:** Phyllis Hoffman Hartford Jewish Film Festival: Short & Jewish: An Evening of Short Films takes place on Thu, 22 Jan, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Thu, 22 Jan, 2026 at 07:00 pm at Zachs Campus, 335 Bloomfield Ave, West Hartford, CT, United States, Connecticut 06117, 335 Bloomfield Ave, West Hartford, CT 06117-1543, United States, Bloomfield.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Phyllis Hoffman Hartford Jewish Film Festival: Short & Jewish: An Evening of Short Films?
  - **A:** Phyllis Hoffman Hartford Jewish Film Festival: Short & Jewish: An Evening of Short Films is organized by Mandell JCC of Greater Hartford.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Phyllis Hoffman Hartford Jewish Film Festival: Short & Jewish: An Evening of Short Films is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Bloomfield, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Phyllis Hoffman Hartford Jewish Film Festival: Short & Jewish: An Evening of Short Films sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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