Ma'aleh films address a range of important issues facing Jewish communities in Israel and the Diaspora, and are excellent trigger materials for debate.  The films contain no nudity, violence or coarse language and, with few exceptions, are suitable for audiences aged 16 and up.  Please browse our catalog to see which films interest you.  All you need to do is to click on an individual film and click again on the camera icon to get a 3 minute excerpt.  Films made in 2007 and onwards also have a "Behind the Scenes" clip. Most films, though not all, have Hebrew dialogue with English subtitles. 

 

If you would like some ideas about how to build a film workshop using Ma'aleh films, please see Seminar Topics, where films are grouped according to theme.

 

Ma'aleh Group Screenings are available

A Ma'aleh Film workshop for a group lasts 2 hours and consists of the screening of 3 short films, plus presentation by a Ma'aleh staff member or graduate (in either English or Hebrew), with time for questions and discussion between the films. Either 3 very different films can be shown, or 3 films with topics which center around an important issue in Jewish or Israeli life. You may bring your group to the school (our theater seats a maximum of 60) or have a Ma'aleh presenter come to you to give the workshop, as long as you can provide screening facilities.

 

Ma'aleh has welcomed hundreds of groups of all ages and backgrounds over the years. We work with the Jewish Agency, Birthright, Masa, The Israel Experience, JCCA, Young Judea, HUC, Torah Mitzion, and many other organizations. If you are programming an unforgettable Israel trip for a group this is a unique opprotunity to meet young Israeli filmmakers presenting cutting edge Israeli films with vibrant Jewish content. To arrange your visit please contact Cheli Rosenberg by filling in the form below or write to her at cheli@maale.co.il

Cheli will be happy to discuss the needs of your group and advise you on which films will be most meaningful for your audience.

 

1) Film workshops at the Ma'aleh Film School, Jerusalem. 

    3 films + Presenter (weekdays)= NIS 1500 incl. VAT

    3 films + Presenter (Friday morn, Sat night) = NIS 2000 incl. VAT

2) Film workshops at schools, special programs and communities.

    3 films + Presenter in Jerusalem  = NIS 1500 incl. VAT

    3 films + Presenter outside Jerusalem, center = NIS 1750 incl. VAT

    3 films + Presenter outside Jerusalem, northern or southern Israel = NIS 2000 incl. VAT

3) Screenings free of charge at the school for Friends and Donors

4) Bar/Bat Mitzva screening event at the Ma'aleh School.

 

Ma'aleh films are screened at festivals, JCC's and synagogues in Jewish communities all over the world.  For information about upcoming screenings in the Diaspora please check  What's New on our home page and News and Events under the heading of About Us.

 

Screenings for Jewish communities, conferences and organizations can be ordered for a straight showing of 3 films without a Ma'aleh representative.  Or, if your organziation/federation would like to bring out a young director and sponsor flight and accommodation, then film presentations are given free for the period of a week. For details about ordering screening events outside Israel please contact einat@maale.co.il

 

Screening fee - $200 per film per screening (3 films - $500)

Screening fee 3 films plus Ma'aleh presenter - $1,000

 *DVDs are returned to the school after screening.

 

Schools, campuses and other educational organizations may purchase Ma'aleh DVDs as a resource for their libraries. The films may be shown on the school premises only and cannot be used for public screenings or fundraisers.  Click here to buy films for your organization.