Join us at Montclair for our Iranian Film Series
Hit the Road (2021)Jan 11, 2026
No Bears (2022)Dec 7, 2025
Gabbeh (1996)Nov 2, 2025
Where Is The Friend's House (1987)Oct 5, 2025
Dead End (1977)Sep 14, 2025
Join us as we premiere our new theater - La Cinematheque Institute for Film Studies - at the Riker Hill Art Park in Livingston:
The 400 Blows (1959)Dec 21, 2025
The Bicycle Thief (1948)Nov 16, 2025
The Grand Illusion (1936) - Jean RenoirOct 19, 2025
M (1931) - Fritz LangSep 28, 2025
All films in this series will be at the Clairidge in Montclair. Tickets for each film are $20, click the links below to learn more and to purchase tickets:
Elevator to the Gallows (show 1)
Elevator to the Gallows (show 2)
October 20 - Anselm (2023) - directed by Wim Wenders (Germany)
November 24 --Tori and Lokita (2022) - Directed by Dardennes Brothers (Belgium)
December 15 - Totem (2023) - Lila Aviles (Mexico)
Important Details:
Venue: Cine-lab (Private rental)
Ticket Price: $15 per film
Payment: Cash or check (exact amount preferred), in person on the day of the screening
Here is a list of events for our New German Cinema: Art and Rebellion series:
AGUIRRE, THE WRATH OF GOD (1972) - September 22, 2024
AGUIRRE, THE WRATH OF GOD (1972) - September 26, 2024
ALI: FEAR EATS THE SOUL (1974) - Sunday, October 6, 2024
THE LOST HONOUR OF KATHARINA BLUM (1975) - Sunday, November 10, 2024
WINGS OF DESIRE (1987) - Sunday, December 1, 2024
WINGS OF DESIRE (1987) - Thursday, December 5, 2024
THE TIN DRUM (1979) - Sunday, January 12, 2025
The New German Cinema movement was one of the most influential to emerge out of the late 1960s and 1970s. In response to the stagnation of the German film industry, filmmakers craving a more personal and experimental approach to the craft addressed societal issues to achieve artistic significance.
Join us as we explore this movement in our new series with special introductions and Q&As with Gerard Amsellem, local teacher, artist, and filmmaker from New Wave Productions.
Tickets are $20 ($16 for MF Members). Purchase tickets to all five films and use discount code GERMAN24 for $15 off the General Admission bundle.
Bernard Réquichot - La création jusqu'au bout - trailer March 2024:
September 2023 – February 2024
In the tradition of L’dor V’dor, the arts have played a unique role in retelling the story of the Jewish people from generation to generation. Using a variety of techniques, methodologies and interpretations, contemporary artists have enriched our narratives and rituals beyond the spoken word.
As we begin our New Year 5784, the Gallery at TSTI presents four artists; Gerard Amsellem, Aliza Augustine, Rachel Kanter and Leslie Nobler. Each is of international acclaim, and each resides in neighboring Jewish communities in New Jersey. Using a variety of processes and materials, their collective artworks speak to tradition, history, and memory. They simultaneously invite our contemplation and self-awareness.
Through scale and reflection, Gerard Amsellem’s Memory-Mezuzoth offers protection to all, whether crossing the threshold into our homes or going outside into the world. The project also memorializes those who have passed from the artist’s life, but embraces their memory as inspiration.
In Daughters of Holocaust Survivors, the photography of Aliza Augustine confronts the darkest chapter of Judaism, remembering and honoring the children of survivors while projecting a defiant but cautionary tone.
Rachel Kanter’s sculptures, Community Wimple, I Immersion: Loss, and Ritual Clothing repurpose vintage ceremonial clothing such as tallit or kitchen aprons of past generations into new objects, enriched by our customs and household traditions.
Leslie Nobler’s collaged and gently stitched portraits highlight the unique role of women in our families. These pictures transcend the seeming simplicity of their elements by the artist’s reverence for her chosen subjects.
All four artists link their art to their personal commitment to Judaism with a modern vision of our people’s history. From “generation to generation,” Jewish artists will continue to reinterpret who we are, what we value and how we shape the future.
A preview reception will be held on October 22. Come view the amazing artwork and meet the artists. A lecture will be held in late November / early December, date TBD.
The Gallery at TSTI
Temple Sharey Tefilo-Israel
432 Scotland Road
South Orange, NJ 07079
After more than two years of collaborating with Cinema Lab, we’ve decided to rent one of their theaters to screen more contemporary foreign and independent films. As we’ve done in the past at SOPAC, this will be a film series open only to members. By purchasing a membership you gain entry to all films in the series.
Contemporary Foreign Films is the name of the series and will begin in April. Please support our vision by becoming a member and sending a check to: New Waves Productions, 60 Ridgeway Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052. Membership fees is for three films: Adults $60, Seniors $50, Students $30
By purchasing the film series in South Orange you become a member and support La Cinematheque. No individual seats are sold during a film series. Although we can’t sell individual tickets, you can bring a guest to one of our films so they can experience our organization, free of charge. Let's bring as many people as possible to come and make this series a great success!
The dates and times for the films will be April 21 at 2:30, May 5 at 2:30, and June 23 at 2:30. Film titles and more detail information to follow in our next newsletter.
