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Streaming January 12-24, 2024 Digital Screening Room

Israel | 59 minutes | 2023

Holy Closet

Southeast US Premiere

What does the wedding ceremony of two religious Jewish gay men look like? Or the pregnancy of a trans-religious man? Or a Sefardi circumcision of a son born to two lesbian mothers? The Holy Closet features seven stories depicting life cycle moments of LGBTQ Jews who chose to remain religious, building their daily lives, relationships, and families according to Jewish tradition. This is a celebratory, heartfelt, and often humorous exploration of the lives of queer Jews who are actively reshaping the landscape of Orthodoxy in Israel.

Accompanying the film premiere is a discussion with Eshel founding director Rabbi Steve Greenberg, and panelists Orit Avishai, Linda Sugarman, Joshua Avishur, Daniel Gammerman, and Dr. Dani Rosenkrantz. To view the conversation please click here.

Director's Bio

Directed by Moran Nakar

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Moran Nakar was born and raised in Sha'arei Tikva settlement and currently lives in Jaffa. She graduated with a Film Studies degree from Sapir College and directed several shorts films that were shown worldwide. The Holy Closet is Moran’s documentary feature film debut.

Cast and Credits

Director

Moran Nakar

Screenwriter

Moran Nakar

Cinematographer

Roi Kayzerman

Editor

Elad Davidovich Shikovich

Cast

Liraz, Eliq, Adam

Film Info

Year

2023

Country

Israel

Run-time

59 minutes

Language

Hebrew with English subtitles
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