# Event Details - **Event Name**: The 28th New York Sephardic Jewish Film Festival – Festival Sefarad - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 31 May, 2026 at 07:30 pm – Sun, 07 Jun, 2026 at 10:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: The American Sephardi Federation presents: The 28th New York Sephardic Jewish Film Festival – Festival Sefarad Dedicated to Ike, Molly and Steven Elias Lights, Camera, Action! 31 May – 7 June 2026 @Edmond J. Safra Hall – Museum of Jewish Heritage 36 Battery Place, New York City Join us for a celebration of Sephardic creativity in the spirit of America’s 250th at the American Sephardi Federation’s Pomegranate Awards Ceremony on Monday, June 1st 2026. The 2026 ASF Pomegranates will honor vibrant Sephardi voices for extraordinary achievements in philosophy, music, film, and journalism. Avi Issacharoff (Journalist and Co-Creator of Fauda) Pomegranate Lifetime Achievement Award for Storytelling Bernard-Henri Lévy (Filmmaker and Philosopher) Pomegranate Lifetime Achievement Award for Philosophy Murray Perahia (Avery Fisher Prize and Grammy Award-winning Pianist) Pomegranate Lifetime Achievement Award for Music Jeannette Sorrell (Grammy Award-winning Harpsichordist and Leader of Apollo’s Fire). Pomegranate Lifetime Achievement Award for Music The Pomegranates are sculpted with love by world-renowned, Baghdad-born artist Oded Halahmy. 7:00-8:00PM VIP Reception (VIP ticket holders only) 8:00-10:00PM Pomegranate Awards Ceremony Following the award ceremony, enjoy a musical showcase by Jeanette Sorrell and members of Apollo’s Fire! Space is limited; early reservations are highly recommended. Exclusive opportunities are also available. Purchase Pomegranate Awards Ceremony Tickets ~~~~~~~ VIP Plus Pass – $1,499 VIP Plus Pass, access to All Events (including Opening & Closing Night), VIP Receptions, All panels or talks, as well as the Pomegranate Awards Ceremony Enrico Macias’ Concert with Reserved VIP seating, along with a $750 tax-deductible donation LIMITED AVAILABILITY VIP Pass – $749 VIP Plus Pass, access to All Events (including Opening & Closing Night), VIP Receptions, All panels or talks, as well as the Pomegranate Awards Ceremony Enrico Macias’ Concert with Reserved VIP seating. LIMITED AVAILABILITY All-Access Pass – $499 All-Access Pass, access to All Events (including Opening & Closing Night), Access to any panels or talks, as well as the Pomegranate Awards Ceremony and Enrico Macias’ Concert with Reserved Orchestra seating LIMITED AVAILABILITY Premium Festival Pass – $349 Premium Festival Pass, access to All Events (including Opening & Closing Night), Access to any panels or talks, as well as the Pomegranate Awards Ceremony and Enrico Macias’ Concert with Reserved Mezzanine seating Festival Week Pass – $119 Includes all Movie Screenings, Q&As, and Special Daytime Events (Does not include Pomegranate Awards Ceremony or Enrico Macias’ Concert) Opening Night Ticket – $29.99 The WORLD PREMIERE of Alexandre Arcady’s new film The Last Concert (Fausse Note). Followed by an exclusive Q&A with the filmmaker. Enrico Macias Concert Tickets – $89-$199 ~~~~~~~ Be a Part of the Festival! ~~~~~~~ Discuss Sponsorship or Advertising: Yves@AmericanSephardi.org Email Inquires: info@AmericanSephardi.org ~~~~~~~ The NYSJFF is presented in partnership with MJH and supported by the Ike, Molly, and Steven Elias Foundation. The NYSJFF – Festival Sefarad is made possible by the support of the UJA-Federation of New York. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/new-york/the-28th-new-york-sephardic-jewish-film-festival-festival-sefarad/200030041425903 - **Event Categories**: entertainment, festivals, music, concerts, art, nonprofit, live-music, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 4 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: New York - **state**: NY - **country**: United States - **location**: Museum of Jewish Heritage - A Living Memorial to the Holocaust - **lat**: 40.70585490526 - **long**: -74.018509495072 - **full address**: Museum of Jewish Heritage - A Living Memorial to the Holocaust, 18 1st Pl, New York, NY 10280, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The 28th New York Sephardic Jewish Film Festival – Festival Sefarad - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/bb0ba34be5e01c3f8b49bb58c8e6a278859c76f245310b77824eccadb2749a0d-rimg-w1200-h1200-dcffffff-gmir?v=1778400662 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The 28th New York Sephardic Jewish Film Festival – Festival Sefarad being held? - **A:** The 28th New York Sephardic Jewish Film Festival – Festival Sefarad takes place on Sun, 31 May, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Sun, 07 Jun, 2026 at 10:30 pm at Museum of Jewish Heritage - A Living Memorial to the Holocaust, 18 1st Pl, New York, NY 10280, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing The 28th New York Sephardic Jewish Film Festival – Festival Sefarad? - **A:** The 28th New York Sephardic Jewish Film Festival – Festival Sefarad is organized by American Sephardi Federation. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** The 28th New York Sephardic Jewish Film Festival – Festival Sefarad 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 New York, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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