The public is invited to a screening of the movie, Israelism at the Ely State Theatre

Presented by Northern Progressives and the Ely Palestine Solidarity Group as part of an educational series “Understanding Gaza 101,” the movie helps us understand one more piece of the current Gaza war. Ironically, the growing generational divide in the American Jewish Community, as depicted in this movie, may offer hope for a future of peace, security, and equality for both Israel and Palestine.

According to Tikkun Olam Productions, the movie: “uniquely explores how Jewish attitudes towards Israel are changing dramatically, with massive consequences for the region and for Judaism itself. . . . painful cracks have emerged within the Jewish community over the Israel-Palestine conflict, inspiring argument, protest and even censorship. “Israelism” — a controversial film— explores the past, present and future of the relationship between American Jews and Israel.”

The event is open to the public. Organizers are asking attendees for a donation that evening, in lieu of a ticket fee, MEDECINS SANS FRONTIERES / DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS, one of the few aid groups still providing humanitarian aid in Gaza.