All events are hosted at the Jewish Educational Alliance, are free and open to the public (please make reservations below), and is made possible with your support.  Please give generously to support the Savannah Jewish Cultural Arts Festival

  • Konter Weiland Comedy Night

    February 2 8:00pm (doors open at 7:30)
    Jewish Educational Alliance, 5111 Abercorn St
    This extraordinary event that is free for members of the JEA and/or contributors to the Annual Jewish Community Campaign is a gift from Marcy & Jerry Konter in memory of their fathers. This year features comedians, Tom Cotter and Dan Naturman. Featuring two nationally known comics, Open Bar, and a Dessert Reception this is a "can't miss" evening. Tickets available at the JEA Front Desk till they run out.

  • Jewish Cultural Arts Film: BELLA! THIS WOMAN'S PLACE IS IN THE HOUSE

    Wednesday, February 21 at 7pm
    Jewish Educational Alliance, 5111 Abercorn Street
    Opening Night Reception at 6pm followed by the movie, BELLA at 7pm. Chronicling the pioneering political career of NY Congresswoman, Bella Abzug, BELLA uses never-before-seen home movies, diaries, and a vast trove of newly-discovered news footage, The movie presentation will include a Q&A with US DOJ Attorney, Jill Steinberg. Documentary, 92 minutes

    Sponsored by The Savannah Chapter of Hadassah

  • Food for Thought with Savannah Music Festival's Gene Dobbs Bradford

    Thursday February 22nd at 12:30pm
    Jewish Educational Alliance, 5111 Abercorn Street
    Join for lunch at Food for Thought with Savannah Music Festival's GENE DOBBS BRADFORD as he shares his personal story and all the wonderful upcoming shows at the Savannah Music Festival that helps enhance and define our Savannah community. Lunch at 12:30 (by reservation at 355-8111 ($7 per person) or just join us at 1pm for the presentation.

  • Savannah Jewish Cultural Arts Film: REMEMBERING GENE WILDER

    Thursday, February 22nd at 7pm
    Jewish Educational Alliance, 5111 Abercorn St
    The world knows Gene Wilder as an endearing comic genius, but his gifts include writing and directing. Including interviews, clips and outtakes from the set, and excerpts from Wilder's memoir told in part through Wilder’s own voice (luckily he recorded anaudiobook which serves as narration), The movie is a treat to watch with its generous helpings of film clips from across Wilder’s career. Documentary 92 min...

  • Lecture: WHY THE JEWS?: Brendan Murphy

    Sunday, February 25th at 1:00pm
    Jewish Educational Alliance, 5111 Abercorn Street
    Award-winning Holocaust educator, Brendan Murphy will explore the history of antisemitism to better understand why the Jewish people have been demonized through the centuries and continues to do so in the modern era. This important free. open-to-the public, lecture will be preceded by a 12pm (by reservation) Deli Luncheon ($10 per person): https://savannahjewishfederation.ticketspice.com/sjcaf-deli-luncheon

  • Savannah Jewish Film Festival Movie: THE CATSKILLS

    Sunday,February 25th at 4:00pm
    Jewish Educational Alliance, 5111 Abercorn Street
    The Catskills is a humorous and nostalgic tribute to what became affectionately known as the Borscht Belt. Stand-up comedians share their best shtick while former waiters, entertainers, and dance instructors recount tales of the family-run resorts and bungalows. This delightful film tracks the dramatic influx, peak, and decline of “the Jewish Alps.” Documentary, 86 minutes

  • Live Stage Production: ANNE & EMMETT

    Tuesday, February 27th at 7pm
    Jewish Educational Alliance, 5111 Abercorn Street
    Through an imaginary conversation between two iconic figures of civil rights history, ANNE & EMMETT examines the innocence of children thrust into the most horrific of circumstances. This live production, is a history lesson about the importance of tolerance, compassion, and justice. Free and open to the public. Please click here to let us know you are coming: https://forms.gle/PoxYCAPap9tcStdXA.

  • Live Stage Production: Anne & Emmett

    Wednesday, February 28th at 7pm
    St. Matthew's Episcopal Church, 1401 Martin Luther King Blvd
    Through an imaginary conversation between two iconic figures of civil rights history, ANNE & EMMETT examines the innocence of children thrust into the most horrific of circumstances. This live production, is a history lesson about the importance of tolerance, compassion, and justice. Free and open to the public. Please click here to let us know you are coming: https://forms.gle/PoxYCAPap9tcStdXA.

  • Food for Thought with Melinda Hofstetter

    Thursday February 29th at 12:30pm
    Join for lunch at Food for Thought with Melinda Hofstetter who will share her father's images of West Africa. In 1976, as part of a journey sponsored by the US office of Education, Seymour Hofstetter documented his journey with over 1,200 images (70 of which are featured in the Montage Gallery in February). Lunch at 12:30 (by reservation at 355-8111--$7 per person) or just join us at 1pm for the presentation.

  • Live Stage Production: ANNE & EMMETT

    Saturday, March 2nd at 7:30pm
    Sunday, March 3rd at 3:00pm MATINEE
    Through an imaginary conversation between two iconic figures of civil rights history, ANNE & EMMETT examines the innocence of children thrust into the most horrific of circumstances. This live production, is a history lesson about the importance of tolerance, compassion, and justice. Free and open to the public. Please click here to let us know you are coming: https://forms.gle/PoxYCAPap9tcStdXA.

  • Live Stage Production of Anne & Emmett

    Wednesday, March 6th at 6:30pm
    First Presbyterian Church, 520 Washington Avenue
    Through an imaginary conversation between two iconic figures of civil rights history, ANNE & EMMETT examines the innocence of children thrust into the most horrific of circumstances. This live production, is a history lesson about the importance of tolerance, compassion, and justice. Free and open to the public. Please click here to let us know you are coming: https://forms.gle/PoxYCAPap9tcStdXA..

  • JEA PRESCHOOL'S 11th ANNUAL ART BASH

    Sunday, March 10th at 3:00pm