Congregation Beth Shalom of the Blue Hills 

Winter Movie Series 2015 – 2016

Cooking Culture 

Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015   7:00 pm

Yoo Hoo, Mrs. Goldberg

A funny and surprising story of radio & television pioneer Gertrude Berg. Creator, star and writer (12,000 scripts!) of the hit sitcom The Goldbergs, Berg was a beloved trailblazer, the Oprah of her day. Berg’s blend of comedy and social commentary—with Jewish characters at the center—endeared audiences and made her an American cultural icon.

First Congregational Church - Huntington Hall (Use Front Handicapped Entrance)
Doors open @ 6:45
 

Cost: - Become a Film Series Patron for $18.00 and get entrance to all 3 films, preferred seating, popcorn, a drink.

Tickets for individual films: $3.00/pp in advance and get popcorn or a drink. 
$4.00/pp at the door and get popcorn or a drink.

 Reservations:  617-698-3394  office@bethshalombluehills.org
www.BethShalomBlueHills.org

Upcoming films in the series: 

Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016   7:00 pm

How to Cook your Life

Self-depreciating Zen Buddhist priest, chef, and Tessajara Bread Book author Edward Espe Brown takes over Buddhist center kitchens around the world to school viewers in the joys of organic cooking as filmmaker Doris Dörrie rolls camera to explore just how Zen wisdom and a sharp chef's knife can be the key components to a meal that nourishes both the body and the soul. Author: Jason Buchanan

Thursday, Feb. 11, 2016 (location TBD)   7:00 pm

Deli Man

At last, the deli documentary you've been waiting for! Erik Greenberg Anjou's film explores Jewish culture as it reflects the heart of a vital ethnic history. In Houston, Texas, third-generation deli man Ziggy Gruber has built arguably the finest delicatessen restaurant in the U.S, Kenny & Ziggy's. His story – augmented by the stories of iconic delis such as Katz’s, 2nd Avenue Deli, Nate ‘n Al, Carnegie, and the Stage – embodies a tradition indelibly linked to its savory, nostalgic foods. Indulge in the deli foods you love and learn about the traditions that make deli one of America's great cuisines.