Jewish film festival april 1526 celebrates sabbath at. Its about a group of jewish senior citizens in palm desert, california who celebrate the weekly shabbat at the local wendys fast food restaurant with hebrew blessings over burgers and fries. This short documentary film is about a group of jewish senior citizens who celebrate the weekly sabbath shabbat at the local wendys fast food restaurant, taking their hebrew blessings with a side of burgers and fries. Cjp has no control over the content of the linkedto websites or events they describe, and accepts no responsibility for the websites, including any advertising or products or services on or available from such sites, or for any loss or damage that may arise from your attending, or registering to attend, the. For most of the last decade, a group of gds chosen golden oldies have gathered to celebrate the day of rest at a wendys in palm desert, california. The firsttime director rachel myers wendy s shabbat is about her 88yearold grandmother roberta mahlers search for community after her husbands death.
Every shabbat, a group of 20 senior citizens in palm desert gathers to make blessings over electric candles, grape juice, challah, chili. Wendys shabbat wendys shabbat is a special story and as the director and writer i feel lucky to be able to share it. Watching these elderly jews have shabbat dinner at wendys. Jewish seniors observe sabbath with blessings over burgers in. Mar 20, 2018 myers film premiered in atlanta at a jewish film festival and has since become a sensation in many jewish circles.
Seniors gather to observe the jewish sabbath every week. For some elderly jews in california, wendys is the place to. Why wendys is the worst place for a shabbat dinner the forward. Directed by rachel myers, the film was one of only 55 chosen to be. Click to share on facebook opens in new window click to share on twitter opens in new window click to print opens in new window click to email this to. Harry binder is featured in the documentary wendys shabbat, which will be screened at the 20th annual lenore marwil detroit jewish film festival at the berman center for the performing. Homewhen shabbat dinner means bacon cheeseburgers at wendys. Roberta mahler, 87, with her meal at a shabbat gathering at the wendys in palm desert on friday, june 1, 2018. Wendy s shabbat, a documentary short about the joys of community and connection as we age, will make its new york debut at the 2018 tribeca film festival on saturday, april 21st see additional. The new documentary wendys shabbat spotlights a group of california seniors who for a decade have been meeting weekly to observe the jewish sabbath at an unlikely venue a local wendys.
Abby myers short film wendys shabbat has been the sleeper hit of this years jewish film festival. Rachel myers, who spent her teen years in portland, created this heartfelt documentary about her grandmother and her grandmother s friends, who for nearly a decade have celebrated shabbat at their local wendy s. Directed by rachel myers, the charming fourminute film profiles this. Wendys shabbat is a short film about a group of retired senior citizens who celebrate shabbat together weekly at wendys in palm desert, california. There are themes of love, of ritual and of community all within the context of an adorable scene at.
Wendys shabbat, directed and written by rachel myers. These jewish grandparents throw down at wendys every friday. It is not only about growing old and finding a place to gather for shabbat, it is about family. A joyful group of seniors captures the spirit of shabbat in their own unique way, gathering at a fast food restaurant to light candles and say prayers over hamburgers and fries. This is a story of rediscovering the joys of community again in older age, and in the longing for ritual, however unorthodox it may appear. Wendys shabbat is a film property created, developed and owned by 3 penny design, ca corp, an independent production company. Feb 09, 2018 so begins wendys shabbat, a delightful short film about a group of elderly jews in palm desert, california, who gather at the fast food restaurant every friday night for shabbat dinner. Published on apr 20, 2018 wendy s shabbat premiering in tribeca film festival. Shabbat dinner gatherings for these jewish senior citizens is at the wendys fast food. Much to the surprise of the films creators, the 10minute film has captivated audiences throughout the world, received national acclaim, and was selected for the 2018 tribeca film festival in new york city. Wendys shabbat 2018 tribeca 2018 the first film i saw for tribeca 2018 is an absolute charmer.
For 20 years, lindy has lived with an unbearable feeling of guilt. And now, this story is presented in the inspiring short documentary film, wendys shabbat. Maybe one of these days, if i happen to be passing by, ill just drop by the palm desert wendy s and celebrate shabbat with this. Tribeca film festival unveils 2018 short film slate full list. If you love jewish films, you wont want to miss wendys shabbat, a short film presently a hit on the film festival circuit.
When rachel thought to document wendys shabbat, she came with a full crew, with. Wendys shabbat, a film about jewish grandparents who mark shabbat at wendys every week, will make you feel good about humanity. It looks like we dont have any akas for this title yet. Complete with communal table, challah, wine, electric candles, and probably americas oldest practicing rabbi age 97, this selfrun group has kept up the ageless traditions of shabbat. Here are my main takeaways of what we can learn from our elders about shaping jewish community for. If you love jewish films, you wont want to miss wendy s shabbat, a short film presently a hit on the film festival circuit. Together they say prayers and light candles over hamburgers and french fries. The senior citizens who celebrate shabbat at wendys topic duration. May 02, 2018 by amy schilit benarroch wendys shabbat is a short film about a group of retired senior citizens who celebrate shabbat together weekly at wendys in palm desert, california. Global peace film festival winter park public library. Abbe binder sherbin has observed shabbat with her father harry binder at a wendys fast food restaurant in palm desert, calif. These animators tried living in the real world, but were bored before they even began.
Directed by rachel myers, the charming fourminute film profiles this remarkable group thats thinking outside the bun er, box. Indecent on broadway directed by david horn usa 2018 100 min english. For some elderly jews in california, wendys is the place. The shabbat dinner that comes with a side of chicken nuggets.
Wendys shabbat will make its new york premiere at the 2018 tribeca film festival on saturday, april 21. Myers film premiered in atlanta at a jewish film festival and has since become a sensation in many jewish circles. Wendy s shabbat, a film about jewish grandparents who mark shabbat at wendy s every week, will make you feel good about humanity patrice j. There are themes of love, of ritual and of community all within the context of a heartwarming scene at wendys. Nov 12, 2018 in this brief followup to wendys shabbat, a heartwarming short film about a group of elderly jews who celebrate the weekly sabbath at a local wendys, director rachel myers asks how they felt after the pittsburgh shooting that took the lives of 11 jews just weeks ago. Abby myers short film wendys shabbat has been the sleeper hit of this years jewish film festival circuit. A portrait of a group of jewish senior citizens who celebrate their weekly shabbat at the local wendys with hebrew blessings over burgers and fries. Filmmaker rachel myers and her grandmother roberta mahler. With anne arone, murray axelrod, shirley axelrod, winston bannister. Download the doordash app to get wendy s delivered. Wendys shabbat will screen at the 38th san francisco jewish film festival sfjff. Wendys shabbat film shows jewish seniors who meet at wendys.
Wendy s shabbat premiering in tribeca film festival. Ten political activists including nelson mandela and antiapartheid fighters, face a possible death sentence for conspiracy to commit sabotage against the government. Just click the edit page button at the bottom of the page or learn more in the akas submission guide. Wendy s uses fresh, never frozen beef on every hamburger, every day.
Ca, march 26, 2018 wendys shabbat, a documentary short about. Wendy s shabbat tells of a group of octogenarians and nonagenarians who drive their golf carts to the wendy s in palm desert, california, every friday night. Elderly jewish friends eat shabbat dinner at wendys. Almost certainly guaranteed to put a smile on your face, wendys shabbat is an absolute delight. When shabbat dinner means bacon cheeseburgers at wendys.
Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time i comment. Wendys shabbat, premiering tomorrow at the tribeca film festival, tells the story of a crew of senior citizens. Rachel myers, who spent her teen years in portland, created this heartfelt documentary about her grandmothe. Wendy s shabbat is a film property created, developed and owned by 3 penny design, ca corp, an independent production company.
Jewish seniors observe sabbath with blessings over burgers in wendys shabbat, ny premiere 421 at tribeca film festival. Wendys shabbat documentary shortusa201710 minutes directed by rachel myers this is a story of rediscovering the joys of community again in older age, and in the longing for ritual, however unorthodox it may appear. Wendys shabbat documentary short interview with director, rachel myers by gloria hammer, writer for oregon jewish life wendys shabbat will draw a wide range of interest and emotions. So begins wendy s shabbat, a delightful short film about a group of elderly jews in palm desert, california, who gather at the fast food restaurant every friday night for shabbat dinner. Jewish seniors fight isolation with a fast food community. At the palm desert wendys, an unorthodox shabbat ritual. This is a film about rediscovering the joys of community and the importance of connection in older age while facing the fragility of aging, and the longing and for ritual however unorthodox it may appear. Jewish seniors observe sabbath with blessings over burgers. Myers decided to make a short documentary about the community, and her film, wendys shabbat, is being screened in film festivals across the united states in 2018. This feelgood documentary introduces us to a group of california seniors.
Rachel myersa group of jewish senior citizens celebrate the weekly sabbath shabbat at the local wendys fast food restaurant. May 08, 2018 the film wendys shabbat highlights a group of seniors in southern california who meet at their local wendys to celebrate the jewish sabbath every weekend. Jewish seniors fight isolation with a fast food community in. Wendys shabbat documentary short shares unorthodox delightful shabbat tradition of a group of seniors. Filmmaker rachel myers, whose grandmother roberta, a retiree originally from new york and a regular attendee at these dinners, captures these touching moments in her new documentary wendys. Let these senior citizens warm your heart with their wendys shabbat dinner. A short documentary film, wendy s shabbat, has been drawing attention at jewish film festivals around the usa. Wendys shabbat a documentary about a group of jewish seniors gathering at wendys for sabbath blessings and fries, finding community in the most unlikely places. Sfjff runs july 19 august 5, 2018 in the san francisco bay area. Wendys shabbat jewish seniors hold their shabbat dinner at wendys fastfood restaurant. Shabbat dinner gatherings for these jewish senior citizens is at the wendy s fast food restaurant where they say prayers and light candles over hamburgers and fries. For these jewish senior citizens, shabbat dinner is at wendys fast food restaurant. Featuring fantastic takes on reality from a girl striving for the stars, to a family of mermaids animation pushes the boundaries of a reality reimagined. The world can feel like a pretty doomandgloom place sometimes.
Lately, it seems that there have been more bad days than good days. When rachel thought to document wendys shabbat, she came with a full crew, with lights and cameras, said mahler, who will be going to the tribeca festival with her family for the film s. Wendys shabbat, film about jewish grandparents who meet. Mahlers granddaughter made a short documentary about her grandmother and her group of sun city residents who have their shabbat gathering at the palm desert wendys. Wendys shabbat to make its new york debut at the 2018. Wendy s shabbat 2018 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Sponsored by the netherlands consulate general in hong kong and macao supported by the consulate general of the republic of south africa hksar msar. This thing we are all going through is testing our patience, our resolve, our strength, our beliefs, or, if you are a different. Wendys shabbat premiering in tribeca film festival. Wendys shabbat 2018 14min documentary, comedy 11 november 2018 usa shabbat dinner gatherings for these jewish senior citizens is at the wendys fast food restaurant where they say prayers and light candles over hamburgers and fries. Jewish seniors fight isolation with a fast food community in wendys shabbat filmmaker rachel myerss 88yearold grandmother stars in a short documentary film that is striking a chord.
Apr 25, 2018 wendys shabbat, a film about jewish grandparents who mark shabbat at wendys every week, will make you feel good about humanity patrice j. They won farm workers first wage increase in decades, implemented a fullthroated program to root out. Here are my main takeaways of what we can learn from our elders about shaping jewish community for all. In this brief followup to wendys shabbat, a heartwarming short film about a group of elderly jews who celebrate the weekly sabbath at a local wendys, director rachel myers asks how they felt after the pittsburgh shooting that took the lives of 11 jews just weeks ago. Sammy davis jr ive gotta be me the entertainer is profiled, featuring interviews with billy crystal, norman lear, jerry lewis and kim novak. May 10, 2018 if youre not familiar with it, wendys shabbat chronicles a group of senior citizens in palm desert, california who for several years have been gathering at a local wendys restaurant on friday evening to welcome shabbat, complete with candle lighting and the blessings over bread and grape juice. A couple of weeks ago, the independent documentary wendys shabbat, directed by rachel myers, premiered at the tribeca film. The film is about a group of jewish seniors in palm desert, california who get together on friday nights for a shabbat meal at the local wendys. For some elderly jews in california, wendys is the place to be on shabbat. Shabbat at wendys, when worlds and values collide malverne. Vimeo gives control freaks the power to tweak every aspect of their embedded videos. Mar 27, 2018 if you love jewish films, you wont want to miss wendy s shabbat, a short film presently a hit on the film festival circuit. Wendys shabbat film honors seniors ritual jewish journal. Wendys shabbat dinner film highlights jewish religion refinery29.
A new documentary short about a group of california senior citizens who hold their weekly shabbat dinner at a local wendy s is a motherdaughtergranddaughter collaboration. A group of jewish senior citizens celebrate the weekly sabbath shabbat at the local wendys fast food restaurant with hebrew blessings along with burgers and. Welcome to wendys order fresh food to go wendys menu. When two siblings undertake an archaeological excavation of their late grandmothers house, they embark on a magicalrealist journey in search of what life remains in the objects we leave behind. Wendys shabbat 2018 rachel myers at an event for wendys shabbat 2018 wendys shabbat 2018. Feb, 2018 every week a group of elderly retired jews hold shabbat dinners at wendys. Wendy s shabbat will screen at the 38th san francisco jewish film festival sfjff. Committed to fulfilling her civic duty, lindy sat with 11 other people on a jury that handed down the death penalty to a. Wendys shabbat is screening at the 30th annual boston jewish film festival november 719, 2018. This adorable gathering has become a coveted ritual for towns nationwide. A short documentary film, wendys shabbat, has been drawing attention at jewish film festivals around the usa.
Rachel myers, who spent her teen years in portland, created this heartfelt documentary about her grandmother and her grandmothers friends, who for nearly a decade have celebrated shabbat at their. Wendys shabbat will make its new york premiere at the 2018 tribeca film festival on saturday, april 21 this adorable gathering has become a. The elderly jews who celebrate shabbat at wendys have a. Tribeca film festival unveils 2018 short film slate full. Jewish film festival april 1526 celebrates sabbath at wendys.
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