The Second Annual Grand Junction Jewish Film Festival will take place Feb. 15–16 at The Art Center on Seventh Avenue and showcase exceptional films that explore Jewish culture, history and resilience, fostering understanding and connection.

“No Name Restaurant” will screen Feb. 15. Set in Alexandria, Egypt, the film tells the heartwarming story of Ben, an ultra-Orthodox Brooklyn Jew, and Adel, a Bedouin, as they embark on an unlikely journey to save a synagogue and its community during Pesach. Through challenges in the unforgiving Sinai Desert, their mission becomes a tale of survival, compassion and shared humanity.

“SHTTL” will screen Feb. 16. This story is set in a Yiddish Ukrainian village on the eve of the Nazi invasion in 1941. Filmed on a meticulously reconstructed Shtetl outside Kyiv, the film is a tribute to a lost world and a vivid portrayal of a community forever changed by history. The set, originally intended to become a museum, was destroyed during the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, adding deeper meaning to this haunting and beautifully crafted film.

“The Grand Junction Jewish Film Festival is about creating an experience that sparks conversation, deepens understanding, and brings people together,” said Dalida Sassoon Bollig, co-founder of the Grand Junction Jewish Film Festival. “This festival is for everyone in the Grand Valley who values storytelling, history and culture. Our goal is to make these films a gateway to connection, a way to engage with ideas and an opportunity to celebrate the richness of Jewish heritage within the broader fabric of our community.”

Seating is limited, and tickets are available now at gjjewishfilmfestival.com.

The festival’s success is made possible through the support of individuals, businesses, and organizations who share its mission to celebrate Jewish culture and foster meaningful dialogue. Sponsorship opportunities are available, offering a chance to support this cultural cornerstone and ensure its continued growth and impact.