The Name My Mother Gave Me (Israel, 2008) March 13, 2010

This film follows a group of Ethiopian-born and Russian-born Israeli youth as they participate in a leadership training ptrogram that takes them to Jewish parts of Ethiopia so they can learn about their unique heritage. Along the way the youths gain new insights into themselves as individuals and as part of a group. This screening is part of the Israeli Film Festival of Greater Philadelphia. A dessert reception will follow the film.