FILM
BEHIND THE LENS: A Mirror for the Sun Film Screening and Conversation with Neta Ariel Presented by Cleveland Israel Arts Connection
Sunday, April 10 @ 11:00 am Hybrid
Jewish Federation of Cleveland Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Building 25701 Science Park Drive Screen “A Mirror for the Sun” followed by a Live Zoom conversation with Neta Ariel, the film’s director and aunt of Tamar Ariel. The documentary shares the inspirational story of Tamar Ariel who grew up in a religious home. Encouraged to follow her dreams, she joined the IDF air force, where she served as the first-ever Jewish Orthodox combat navigator. In 2014, she traveled to Nepal, where she found herself in a life and death struggle against the elements. Neta Ariel joined Ma’aleh as assistant director and academic director in 1995 and has been serving as the school’s director since 2001. She graduated in political science and theater studies at Hebrew University, Jerusalem. She also studied communications at Hebrew
University and directing and producing through the Open University program. Named Woman of the Year for 2015 by Emunah, Mrs. Ariel is mother to 5 children and many wonderful grandchildren. • To register visit jewishcleveland.org/arts Presented by the Jewish Federation’s Cleveland Israel Arts Connection a program of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland
COVID PROTOCOLS: As the situation with COVID-19 is ever evolving, all programs are subject to change. Please call ahead to ensure whether programs are in person or virtual, and the specific protocols in place at each venue.
46TH CLEVELAND INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL March 30 – April 9
In Person @ Playhouse Square CIFF46 Streams
April 10 – 17 Virtual
CIFF46 will take place in-person followed by CIFF46 Streams, which will take place online The Festival will once again present their Jewish and Israeli Visions sidebar. These films from – or about– Israel and the Jewish diaspora enlighten and entertain with their unique cultural perspective. • CIFF46 program details will be announced in March at clevelandfilm.org 4
