A Wider Lens

This series is sponsored by A Wider Bridge, The Consulate General of Israel to the Pacific Northwest, the EBIJFF and the CCJCC with the goal of expanding people’s knowledge and appreciation of Israel's dynamic and diverse culture and society. It will feature films focusing on the LGBTQ experience in Israel; filmmakers; panel discussions and food demonstrations.

Past Programs of "A Wider Lens" Series

TRANSKIDS PANEL DISCUSSION
May 17, 2022, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PDT
Zoom webinar
Panel Discussion with the film's director Hilla Medalia, two of the teenagers featured in the film, Noam Kaniel and Ofri Shemesh, and Tracy Fiske, a member of the Alliance of Lionesses, a community of families for transgender and gender non confirming children.
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TRANSKIDS (US & Canada Regions)
May 14, 2022, 12:00 AM PDT – May 27, 2022, 11:59 PM PDT
Streaming on Eventive
This film is part of our acclaimed A WIDER LENS series, which is a collaboration of the EBIJFF, the Consulate General of Israel and the LGBTQ+ organization A Wider Bridge.
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TRANSKIDS (Israel Region Only)
May 14, 2022, 12:00 AM PDT – May 20, 2022, 11:59 PM PDT
Streaming on Eventive
This film is part of our acclaimed A WIDER LENS series, which is a collaboration of the EBIJFF, the Consulate General of Israel and the LGBTQ+ organization A Wider Bridge.
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A CONVERSATION ABOUT LIFE WITH HIV-AIDS
Dec 01, 2021, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PST
Zoom Webinar
Panel part of A WIDER LENS series sponsored by A Wider Bridge, The Consulate General of Israel to the Pacific Northwest, and EBIJFF. If you missed this event, you can watch it on Facebook now through this link here:https://www.facebook.com/AWiderBridge/videos/1146353809230457/
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WHO'S GONNA LOVE ME NOW?
Nov 30, 2021, 12:00 AM PST – Dec 02, 2021, 11:59 PM PST
Streaming on Eventive
For World AIDS Day, A Wider Lens presents the powerful moving documentary "Who's Gonna Love Me Now?" If not redirected to the film's Eventive watch page, please use the "Register here" link in "About the Event" section below. The link to sign up for the panel on December 1 is also available there.
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MORE THAN JUST HUMMUS
Sep 14, 2021, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PDT
Zoom Webinar
A Conversation with Author Matt Adler & Actor, Activist, Filmmaker Yuval David. Sponsors: A Wider Bridge, Consulate General of Israel to the Pacific Northwest and the EBIJFF. In case you miss to register for the webinar, please use this Facebook link to watch the program. https://fb.me/e/19bwZFcqX
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A RECIPE FOR A GOOD YEAR
Aug 19, 2021, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PDT
Online via Zoom
Sponsors: A Wider Bridge, The Consulate General of Israel to the Pacific Northwest, and the EBIJFF. Promotional co-sponsor: CCJCC. Click info to watch the program and visit https://awiderbridge.org/ayeletrecipes/ for the tasty recipes.
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DISABILITY WITH PRIDE
Jul 21, 2021, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PDT
Online via Zoom
Panel Conversation on life with disability, while being LGBTQ and Israeli. Sponsors: A Wider Bridge, The Consulate General of Israel to the Pacific Northwest, and the EBIJFF
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THE SIGN FOR LOVE
Jul 20, 2021, 9:00 AM PDT – Jul 22, 2021, 10:00 PM PDT
Streaming on Vimeo
With guest speaker Director and film's subject Elad Cohen on July 21, 12 pm PDT. Sponsors: A Wider Bridge, the Consulate General of Israel to the Pacific Northwest and EBIJFF.
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HADAS AYALON IN CONVERSATION
Apr 28, 2021, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PDT
Zoom Webinar
WE WERE OTHERS' filmmaker Ayalon will join us virtually. If you are not redirected automatically, please copy and paste the link to your browser: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_YuKtMzbCSg--pNEDMDWKsQ
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WE WERE THE OTHERS
Apr 28, 2021, 12:00 AM PDT – Apr 30, 2021, 11:59 PM PDT
Streaming on Eventive
In case you are not being redirected to Eventive, please copy and paste this link to your browser: https://watch.eventive.org/eastbayjewishfilm/play/606b5d009af204004e74dec5
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THE TASTE OF FREEDOM AND DIVERSITY
Mar 11, 2021, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PST
Webinar
Relive the conversation and the cook along with the chef. Copy and paste this link to your browser: https://fb.watch/4bOLyRCZBE/ Sponsors: A Wider Bridge, the Consulate General of Israel to the Pacific Northwest, Cong. B'nai Tikvah, and EBIJFF. Co-sponsor CCJCC.
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PANEL CONVERSATION ON "FAMILY IN TRANSITION"
Feb 11, 2021, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PST
Zoom Webinar
Watch the panel recording on Facebook live. Copy and paste this link to your browser: https://fb.watch/3BArgN4OBJ/ Sponsored by A Wider Bridge, the Consulate General of Israel to the Pacific Northwest, Cong. B'nai Tikvah's Social Action Committee, EBIJFF and CCJCC.
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FAMILY IN TRANSITION
Feb 10, 2021, 9:00 AM PST – Feb 12, 2021, 10:00 PM PST
Free Streaming Online
This free screening is part of "A Wider Lens," a series sponsored by A Wider Bridge, the Consulate General of Israel to the Pacific Northwest, Cong. B'nai Tikvah's Social Action Committee, EBIJFF and CCJCC.
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PANEL DISCUSSION ON "MARRY ME HOWEVER"
Jan 21, 2021, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PST
Online via Zoom
Watch the panel recording on Facebook live. Copy and paste this link to your browser: https://fb.watch/39KvGEy5zP/ Program is part of "A Wider Lens" series. Sponsors: A Wider Bridge, The Consulate General of Israel to the Pacific Northwest, EBIJFF, CCJCC and Eshel.
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MARRY ME HOWEVER
Jan 19, 2021, 9:00 AM PST – Jan 21, 2021, 10:00 PM PST
Free Streaming Online
Part of the new series "A Wider Lens," sponsored by A Wider Bridge, The Consulate General of Israel to the PAcific Northwest, EBIJFF and CCJCC.
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