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

PREPARING FOR PURIM WITH CHEF AYELET
Thu, Mar 07
Zoom Webinar
Mar 07, 2024, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM PST
Zoom Webinar
Mar 07, 2024, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM PST
Zoom Webinar
The upcoming Purim holiday, which celebrates Jewish survival, has even greater meaning in our post-October 7 world.
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LOVING OUR TRANS JEWISH CHILDREN
Wed, Nov 15
Zoom Webinar
Nov 15, 2023, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM PST
Zoom Webinar
Nov 15, 2023, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM PST
Zoom Webinar
A Conversation with an Israeli and an American Mom
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A MIZRAHI ROSH HASHANAH
Thu, Sep 07
Zoom Webinar
Sep 07, 2023, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PDT
Zoom Webinar
Sep 07, 2023, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PDT
Zoom Webinar
If you missed this event, you can watch it on Facebook now through this link here: https://www.facebook.com/AWiderBridge/videos/1690606441413404
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THE LIVES OF PALESTINIAN AND ARAB LGBTQ FOLKS
Thu, Jul 20
Panel Discussion on Zoom
Jul 20, 2023, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PDT
Panel Discussion on Zoom
Jul 20, 2023, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PDT
Panel Discussion on Zoom
Panel discussion on July 20, at 11 AM PST.
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THE INVISIBLE MEN
Tue, Jul 18
Streaming on Eventive
Jul 18, 2023, 12:00 AM PDT – Jul 22, 2023, 11:59 PM PDT
Streaming on Eventive
Jul 18, 2023, 12:00 AM PDT – Jul 22, 2023, 11:59 PM PDT
Streaming on Eventive
Panel discussion on the lives of Palestinian and Arab LGBTQ folks on July 20, at 11 AM PST.
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QUEERING ANTI-ZIONISM
Wed, May 17
Zoom Webinar
May 17, 2023, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PDT
Zoom Webinar
May 17, 2023, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PDT
Zoom Webinar
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A PRE-PASSOVER COOKING EVENT WITH ISRAELI CHEF AYELET LATOVICH
Thu, Mar 30
Zoom Webinar
Mar 30, 2023, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM PDT
Zoom Webinar
Mar 30, 2023, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM PDT
Zoom Webinar
Passover is right around the corner. Are you ready? Whether you like to cook or just like to eat, join us as Israeli chef Ayelet Latovitch invites us into her kitchen to make delicious Passover cuisine.
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TRANSKIDS PANEL DISCUSSION
Tue, May 17
Zoom webinar
May 17, 2022, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PDT
Zoom webinar
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)
Sat, May 14
Streaming on Eventive
May 14, 2022, 12:00 AM PDT – May 27, 2022, 11:59 PM PDT
Streaming on Eventive
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)
Sat, May 14
Streaming on Eventive
May 14, 2022, 12:00 AM PDT – May 20, 2022, 11:59 PM PDT
Streaming on Eventive
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
Wed, Dec 01
Zoom Webinar
Dec 01, 2021, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PST
Zoom Webinar
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?
Tue, Nov 30
Streaming on Eventive
Nov 30, 2021, 12:00 AM PST – Dec 02, 2021, 11:59 PM PST
Streaming on Eventive
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
Tue, Sep 14
Zoom Webinar
Sep 14, 2021, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PDT
Zoom Webinar
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
Thu, Aug 19
Online via Zoom
Aug 19, 2021, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PDT
Online via Zoom
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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THE SIGN FOR LOVE (Extended)
Sun, Jul 25
Streaming on Vimeo
Jul 25, 2021, 10:00 AM PDT – Jul 27, 2021, 10:00 PM PDT
Streaming on Vimeo
Jul 25, 2021, 10:00 AM PDT – Jul 27, 2021, 10:00 PM PDT
Streaming on Vimeo
Due to the streaming issue on July 22, we extended the screening period of this film till Tuesday evening, July 27. If you have registered before, the same link and password will work. Sponsors: A Wider Bridge, the Consulate General of Israel to the Pacific Northwest and EBIJFF.
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DISABILITY WITH PRIDE
Wed, Jul 21
Online via Zoom
Jul 21, 2021, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PDT
Online via Zoom
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
Tue, Jul 20
Streaming on Vimeo
Jul 20, 2021, 9:00 AM PDT – Jul 22, 2021, 10:00 PM PDT
Streaming on Vimeo
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
Wed, Apr 28
Zoom Webinar
Apr 28, 2021, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PDT
Zoom Webinar
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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