Shabbat dinner gatherings for these jewish senior citizens is at the wendy s fast food restaurant where they say prayers and light candles over hamburgers and fries. When shabbat dinner means bacon cheeseburgers at wendys. A single premium membership can be used on any number of devices. It begins every friday at sundown, and it starts with a meal shabbat dinner. Music for shabbat worship from the 67th uahc biennial 2003. Plus, dan teaches the seniors how to download a podcast.
Supermarket, pharmacy, bakery, deli king kullen grocery. Directed by rachel myers, the charming fourminute film profiles this remarkable group thats thinking outside the bun. Tv s longestrunning showcase of independent nonfiction film. Rimini was synonymous with pizza in israel at the time, and in its flagship pizza parlor, where i served in malchei yisrael square in tel aviv we offered diners a parade of pizzas bearing exotic names such as romana and napolitana. Shabbat dinner at wendys the sporkful podcast podtail.
This film is a story of rediscovering the joys of community in older age, however unorthodox it may appear. Apr 24, 2018 wendy s shabbat tells of a group of octogenarians and nonagenarians who drive their golf carts to the wendy s in palm desert, california, every friday night. Wendys shabbat is a story of rediscovering the joys of community in older age, however unorthodox it may. Complete with communal table, challah, wine, electric candles, and probably america s oldest practicing rabbi age 97, this selfrun group has kept up the ageless traditions of shabbat. Jul 09, 2019 made fresh daily with wendys signature lettuce blend, shredded cheddar cheese, diced tomatoes, salsa, sour cream, tortilla chips, and our famous, hearty chili. Wendys shabbat 10 minute documentary short press background information. Shabbat at wendys, when worlds and values collide by rabbi elkodsi published may 10, 2018 updated may 11, 2018 the saying in comedy. Nutrition and allergen information is inclusive of all ingredients in this salad. Friends usher in the sabbathcalled by its hebrew name shabbatby candlelight, with challah bread and grape juice to complement their chicken nuggets. Wendys shabbat premiering at tribeca film festival. With anne arone, murray axelrod, shirley axelrod, winston bannister. This is a film about rediscovering the joys of community and the importance of connection in older age while facing the fragility of aging, and the longing and for ritual however unorthodox it may appear. I spoke with myers about making the film, the effect its having on audiences, and the importance of community. Wendys shabbat a documentary about a group of jewish seniors gathering at wendys for sabbath blessings and fries, finding community in the most unlikely places.
Jan 11, 2019 alex french guy cooking does crazy food science from paris. Dec 20, 2019 wendys shabbat and 116 cameras are about history and memory. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time i comment. A documentary where jewish seniors celebrate the sabbath at wendys fast food restaurant with hebrew blessings over burgers and fries.
Wendys shabbat is a documentary that follows the crew, nearly all in their eighties and nineties, as they relay the. No passport required, revealed on new season of page 16 ca te. The short documentary film is about a group of jewish senior citizens who celebrate the weekly sabbath shabbat at the local wendys fast food restaurant with. Wendys shabbat is a story of rediscovering the joys of community in. A group of jewish senior citizens in california meet every friday night at their local fast food joint for a traditional yet unusual shabbat dinner. Director rachel myers country usa year 2017 duration 10 min language english. Nizahon was founded in 1949, by yeshayahu shaya leiboshor, who had just finished his military service. A short documentary film, wendys shabbat, has been drawing attention at jewish film festivals around the usa.
Wendys shabbat is a story of rediscovering the joys of community in older age, however unorthodox it may appear. Wendys shabbat palm springs international film festival. I challenge anyone to say that what these people are doing is intrinsically wrong or destructive. Wendys shabbat is a special story and as the director and writer i feel lucky to be able to share it. Warsaw, poland is the starting point for our 8th tauck tour. Wendy s in the airport and they have chips and chicken no sms bill came when i was leaving i was hurting my arm puzzle games that involve android smoother checklist now who are with you like that anymore so poor they are in town centre this week i shall put on the youtube zion janowicz hyundai charnwood c or oceania bread lose 20kg kettledrum. Wendys shabbat, a documentary short about the joys of community and connection as we age, will make its new york debut at the 2018 tribeca film festival on saturday, april 21st see additional. Interview with rachel myers, director by gloria hammer, writer for oregon jewish life from the director of wendys shabbat dear filmgoers. Spinoza would have liked lazzaros interpretation of the jewish sabbath. The width of your browser is too small to view the schedule. In wendys shabbat, a group of octogenarians celebrate. But wendys shabbat, a film that debuted at tribeca film festival, will warm your heart in so many ways. Feb 09, 2018 so begins wendys shabbat, a delightful short film about a group of elderly jews in palm desert, california, who gather at the fast food restaurant every friday night for shabbat dinner.
Elderly jewish friends eat shabbat dinner at wendys. Blog by topic blog by topic select category recipes 48 catering 2 celebrations 6 contests 64 blog 273. Wendys shabbat 2018 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The world can feel like a pretty crappy, doomandgloom place at times. Its about a group of jewish senior citizens in palm desert, california who celebrate the weekly shabbat at the local wendys fast food restaurant with hebrew blessings over burgers and fries.
Dan travels to palm desert, california, to ring in the jewish sabbath with a group of seniors the way they do it every week at the fast food chain wendys. An elderly group of jewish friends hosts a shabbat dinner celebration at their cheap tables and now, their cherished tradition has been documented in an adorable short film. Go to to explore their huge range of products and recipes. From a baconator and french fries to baked potatoes and. Wendys shabbat, a short documentary featuring 88yearold lawrence native roberta mahler, will hold its premiere at the tribeca film festival saturday. The clip has gone viral and is sparking people across the country to get in touch with the filmmakers and enquire about starting their own shabbat dinners in fast food restaurants. Kosher shabbatcompliant search results for fun engaging. Wendys shabbat is a powerful reminder that we all long for holiness and connection. Please visit our mobile schedule page for easier access. Reach thousands of readers with your ad by advertising on life in israel posted by rafi g. But if you dont like something you got for breakfast, you can either show us your original receiptlike, your legit receipt. To purchase tickets online, simply navigate to the various films you wish to order, select the desired screening, add to your cart, and then click to either continue shopping or proceed to checkout. Stefano albertini, wendy gittler the film is presented in collaboration with the centro. Wendys shabbat dinner film highlights jewish religion.
This is a story of rediscovering the joys of community again in older age, and in the longing for ritual, however unorthodox it may appear. Share with your family just by logging into the same account. Shabbat is typically observed at home with family, but here these seniors share in the celebration at a fastfood wendys. Wendys shabbat is a film property created, developed and owned by 3 penny design, ca corp, an independent production company. Wendys fast food joint is the shabbat setting in this. There are themes of love, of ritual and of community. The documentary short wendys shabbat will make its new york debut on saturday at the tribeca film festival. The university is making als presentation of the great jewish entertainers available online until june 30 as it transitions from live lectures in the 550 seat auditorium to video lectures accessible at home on computer screens, laptops, and smart phones. Warsaw, bialystok, tykocin these latter two cities are where waynes family is from several generations back. A joyful group of seniors captures the spirit of shabbat in their own unique way, gathering at a fast food restaurant to light candles and say prayers over hamburgers and fries. My favorites are the butter recipe type a plain yellow cake. See more ideas about food recipes, cooking recipes and food.
So begins wendys shabbat, a delightful short film about a group of elderly jews in palm desert, california, who gather at the fast food restaurant every friday night for shabbat dinner. Shabbat dinner gatherings for these jewish senior citizens is at the wendys fast food restaurant where they say prayers and light candles over hamburgers and fries. Cape cod synagogue, now in our 85th year, has sustained a dynamic culture for reform jewish identity on the cape while being a prominent organization that helps individuals and families regardless of their religious affiliation. British celebrities of differing faiths embark on a 1,000km pilgrimage from the italian alps to rome. A documentary where jewish seniors celebrate the sabbath at wendys fast food restaurant with hebrew blessings over burgers. Winter flicks, 4 pm franciscan center foodie shorts including wendys shabbat, gefilte, egg cream and sturgeon queens.
In the short documentary wendys shabbat, filmmaker rachel myers follows her 88yearold grandmother, roberta mahler, as she attends regular shabbat dinners at a local wendys. British celebrities of differing faiths embark on a 1,000km pilgrimage from the italian alps. Wendys shabbat follows a group of jewish seniors in their eighties and nineties as they savor ancient rituals, albeit with a few tweaks. Oct 12, 2003 around the middle of the 1980s, during the last two summers of my highschool years, i had a prosperous career as a waiter at rimini. First of all, no, a side is not similar to a sandwich. It may not be for me but its wonderful, its jewish, its authentic. A fresh take on tacos perfect for tuesdays, wednesdays, or any other days for that matter.
Join centro primo levi and kehilah kedosha janina for quabbalat shabbat, shabbat. Watch oscar, emmy, peabody and dupont awardwinning pbs documentaries on tv and online. Cape cod synagogue your home for reform judaism on cape cod. The portland art museum and northwest film center are closed in. Or you can contact wendys customer care, give them your receipt and contact info, and theyll take care of you. A delightful documentary about a group of jewish senior citizens who celebrate the weekly sabbath shabbat at the local wendys fast food restaurant with hebrew blessings along with burgers and fries. A portrait of a group of jewish senior citizens who celebrate their weekly shabbat at the local wendys with hebrew blessings over burgers and fries. Download primo levis chronology and historical timeline.
The short documentary film is about a group of jewish senior citizens who celebrate the weekly sabbath shabbat at the local wendys fast food restaurant with hebrew blessings over burgers and fries. A group of jewish seniors celebrate the sabbath shabbat at the local wendys restaurant. The restaurant did not have kashrut certification and was open on shabbat. Wendys shabbat teaser video wendys shabbat teaser from dana turken on vimeo. Wendys shabbat is screening at the tribeca film festival this saturday and next week. Tickets go on sale to the public beginning monday, january 27 at 10. Wendys shabbat tells of a group of octogenarians and nonagenarians who drive their golf carts to the wendys in palm desert, california, every friday night. Wendys shabbat and 116 cameras are two films about history and memory, with a 21st. The portland art museum and northwest film center are closed in an effort to further stem the spread of covid19. Friends usher in the sabbathcalled by its hebrew name shabbatby candlelight, with challah bread and grape juice to complement their chicken nuggets and fries.
Wendys shabbat documentary short shares unorthodox delightful shabbat tradition of a group of seniors. Complete with communal table, challah, wine, electric candles, and probably americas oldest practicing rabbi age 97, this selfrun group has kept up the ageless traditions of shabbat. Wendys shabbat to make its new york debut at the 2018. Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, tv series and more. The senior citizens who celebrate shabbat at wendys topic duration. A video greeting to all past, present, and future patrons of florida atlantic universitys osher lifelong learning institute in boca raton. Apr 25, 2018 the world can feel like a pretty crappy, doomandgloom place at times. But wendy s shabbat, a film that debuted at tribeca film festival, will warm your heart in so many ways.
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