Educators’ Guide to “By the Grace of Heaven”
“By the Grace of Heaven” is a documentary movie that offers a rare glimpse into the Haredi community of Bnei Barak during the COVID-19 crisis. As part of our Izzy…
Exploring Jerusalem through Two Short Films
Against the backdrop of rising tensions in Jerusalem, we’ve put together educator guides to two short Israeli movies – Dear God and Nur. Each film presents a different perspective on…
Educator’s Guide to “Siren”: Exploring Israel’s Memorial Days through Film
As we approach Yom HaZikaron, here's an educator's guide prepared by Ittay Flescher on the short film, "Siren". You can watch the film on IZZY, a new streaming service that's…
Five Must-Watch New TV Shows from Israel in 2020
Five Must-Watch New TV Shows from Israel in 2020 By Ittay Flescher 2020 has been a year with fewer international visitors to Israel than ever before. For this reason, the…
Wider Bridge guide for Yossi and Jagger
Yossi is the stoic company commander of an Israeli Defense Forces unit on the Lebanese border. Jagger, who got his nickname thanks to his fun-loving rock star appeal, is the…
Wider Bridge guide for Gay Days
"Gay Days (Hazman Havarod) chronicles the evolution of the GLBT rights movement in Israel, from 1985 until the current day. It’s a personal story told through the eyes of the…
