Like a pearl formed through resilience and transformation, the Seattle Jewish Film Festival has spent 30 years illuminating powerful stories that shine through history’s darkest moments and celebrate the triumphs of Jewish life, culture, and cinema.
As the Pacific Northwest’s largest and longest-running Jewish event, SJFF has premiered 1,000 cinematic gems in our three-decade run. In theaters + virtually, SJFF showcases 30 films for our 30th anniversary.
30 Pearls of Wisdom! SJFF showcases a diverse mix of award-winning, global cinema that celebrates and amplifies Jewish life, identity, history, and culture for everyone–from uplifting comedies and gripping dramas to thought-provoking documentaries and shorts.
With your support, the Festival showcases powerful stories of transformation and triumph, electrifying events, guests, food and fanfare. Can we count on you to ensure nuanced stories of Jewish life enhance community and enrich understanding in our region and help keep tickets affordable for everyone?
Please join us for special events, featured layered cinematic and catered experiences, community conversations, guest speakers, and parties with food and music, from our Red Carpet Oscars Party and Opening Night Festivities to Sunday Brunch and Closing FIDDLER Sing-Along.
The Seattle Jewish Film Festival (SJFF) is one of the largest and longest-running film festivals in the Pacific Northwest and one of the largest Jewish film festivals in the country. A cornerstone program of the Stroum Jewish Community Center (SJCC), SJFF brings people together from across Washington—and virtually around the globe—to celebrate and showcase the vibrancy and diversity of global Jewish life through cinema to build connections, illuminate perspectives, increase understanding, and offer experiences that amplify profound Jewish experiences for everyone.
The Stroum Jewish Community Center is proud to present this preeminent public arts program and community gathering place to deepen comprehension, inspire connections, and strengthen community through global Jewish cinema and conversation. More than a film festival, SJFF serves as a vibrant cultural cornerstone for all.
A program of SJCC Arts + Ideas
3801 East Mercer Way
Mercer Island WA 98040
