Movie Night at First Hebrew Congregation: The Forger
Feb 18
7 PM
Overview
Join us on Wednesday February 18 at 7PM for The Forger. No charge for the movie. Donations will be appreciated. Doors will be locked at 7:10 PM
The Forger is a biographical drama based on the life of Cioma Schönhaus, a Jewish graphic artist who forged documents to help hundreds of people escape the Nazis during World War II. The film follows his daring exploits as he evades capture, falls in love, and enjoys life despite the horrors around him. Drawing on his art school background, he joins a network of underground rescuers and becomes infamous for his masterfully forged IDs that save the lives of hundreds of Jews by allowing them to escape the country.
Upcoming showings include:
March 19 – This Is Where I Leave You
May 21 – To Be Or Not To Be, starring Jack Benny
June 18 – The Heartbreak Kid (1972)
July 16 – Woman in Gold
Admission
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The First Hebrew Congregation was built in 1928 and it has been active ever since.