Now in its 34th season, the OCJFF showcases Jewish-themed feature and documentary films from November through March. Founded by University Synagogue and co-sponsored by 8 partner organizations, the festival welcomes people of all faiths and backgrounds. The Film Festival will begin Wednesday, November 15!!

Co-sponsored by: ADL, Congregation Shir Ha-Ma’alot, OC Hillel, OC Community Scholar Program, Reform Temple of Laguna Woods, Temple Bat Yahm, Temple Beth Tikvah, Congregation B’nai Tzedek, Heritage Pointe Senior Living

Virtual Film Festival Process

• ​​​​​Registration will be available until two days prior to each film showing, Mondays at 2:00 p.m.
• The film link and password, along with a Zoom Link for the Sunday film discussion, will be emailed to all registrants one day prior to the film showing.
• Each film will be available to view online for a 48-hour period. Access begins at 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday morning and will continue through Thursday until 11:59 p.m. The link will not be accessible after the 48-hour period and payments are non-refundable. 

If you do not receive the film link by 3:00 p.m., one day prior to the film, please email nicole@universitysynagogue.org.

Pricing (per household) $12 per film or $100 for the series (all 11 films).

Click here for a list of films and summaries. 

The OCJFF greatly appreciates those who wish to become a sponsor with a donation of at least $250. Sponsors will receive access to each film with their donation. You do not need to click on any of the films below as all films are included in sponsorship.