Events: Arizona - Phoenix - Scottsdale

Jewish Family & Children’s Service presents its Monday Movie Matinee featuring the 1975 film, “Hester Street” starring Carol Kane, Steven Keats, and Paul Freedman.

The event will take place on May 14 at 12:30 p.m. at the Bureau of Jewish Education on the Ina Levine Jewish Community Center Campus, 12701 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85254.

Set in 1896, “Hester Street” is about Yankel Bogovnik, a Russian Jew, who emigrated to the Lower East Side of New York City. He has assimilated to American life, but when his wife Gitl arrives from Russia, he sees they have more differences than ever before.

Max McQueen, former film critic for the East Valley Tribune, will host a discussion session following the film.

There is no charge but RSVPs are required; please send to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . The matinee is open to senior adults (60+), as part of the JFCS Creative Aging Project.