Led by Professor Jonathan Skolnik, UMass Amherst.
Tuesdays, February 10, 17, 24, March 3, 6:30-8:00 pm
This four-week class will analyze and discuss representations of Jewish themes in selected recent American films. What do these products say about the changing place of Jews and Judaism in American life? What complex messages might they be communicating to different kinds of audiences? Participants will watch the films on their own, and we will meet over four Tuesdays to analyze and discuss them.

February 10: For Your Consideration (Dir. Christopher Guest, 2006, 86 min.)
February 17: Are You There God? It's Me Margaret (Dir. Kelly Craig, 2023, 108 min)
February 24: A Real Pain (Dir. Jesse Eisebberg, 2024, 89. min)
March 3: Eleanor the Great (Dir. Scarlett Johansson, 2025, 98 min.)