“Where Life Begins”

B’nai Sholom Reform Congregation

Presents

“Where Life Begins”

Saturday, December 14, 7:30 pm
420 Whitehall Rd., Albany

“Where Life Begins” is a sensitive love story of two people who struggle to free themselves from the
yoke of heritage.

In this tale, an ultra-Orthodox Jewish family from France comes to a farm in Italy every year to carry out a sacred mission: harvesting citrons for Sukkot. Elio, the farm owner, meets Esther, the rabbi’s daughter, who is tired of the constraints imposed by her religion. “Where Life Begins” lovingly captures the scenery and atmosphere of the Italian countryside and is a powerful and sympathetic examination of the challenges and restrictions faced by the two main characters, with a wholly unexpected ending.

Released in 2022, writer and director Stéphane Freiss’ 100-minute film is in French and Italian with English subtitles.

Open to all. Non-B’nai Sholom congregants MUST pre-register here.

Contribution: $5. Refreshments will be available.