Opening Night – June 8 at El Museo del Barrio
This year’s Festival kicks off with a star-studded Pomegranate Awards Ceremony honoring:
- Yael Naim (Music)
- Roya Hakakian (Literature)
- Michel Boujenah (Stage & Screen)
- Fortuna (Cultural Preservation)
The Pomegranates are sculpted by world-renowned Baghdad-born artist Oded Halahmy. night will feature a special live performance by Fortuna with Trio Mediterraneo, joined by Grammy-winning trumpeter Frank London.
Throughout the Week, Experience Exclusive Screenings including:
- World Premiere: YAEL
- U.S. Premiere: Jinxed
- U.S. Premiere: The Last Righteous Man (Baba Sali)
- New York Premiere: Matchmaking 2
- New York Premiere: The 90s – The Revelry (Hillula)
Closing Night – June 15
The Festival concludes with a spectacular live concert by legendary artist Enrico Macias!This year’s NYSJFF is part of the inaugural Festival Sefarad NYC, a citywide celebration of Jewish joy, resilience, and unity made possible by the UJA-Federation of NY. The NYSJFF is dedicated to Ike, Molly and Steven Elias.
Program & Tickets: Reserve Now
For press inquiries, interviews, and media access, please contact:
Sophie K. Pierson
Email: Sophie@americansephardi.org
Phone: 408-515-8640We look forward to welcoming you to this unforgettable celebration of film, music, and culture!
Warm regards,

Community
June 12
, 12:00 am
to June 30
, 12:00 am