Chasing Portraits Film & Discussion

Event Date: 

Tuesday, April 6, 2021 - 7:00pm
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Event Location: 

Online via Zoom

Event Description: 

Yom Hashoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day) Commemorations:  

 
Tues, April 6th: 7PM (on Zoom) COntact the temple at bethel@reninet.com for the discussion link.
 
A Conversation with Filmmaker Elizabeth Rynecki, the director, producer, and writer for the 2018 film, Chasing Portraits. This inspiring film is about one man's art and one woman's unexpected path to healing. Follow an American woman’s emotional quest to find the paintings of her Polish-Jewish great-grandfather, lost during World War II.
 
Watch the movie on your own and have an intimate Q&A session with this independent filmmaker and discuss her journey of family, the film, book, and her great-grandfather's art.
 
NOTE:  The film Chasing Portraits needs to be watched prior to the talk, either by purchasing the DVD or streaming.  It can be  streamed on iTunes, Amazon, OvidTV, or the DVD can be purchased. Information about the film can be found on: 
 
Film – Elizabeth Rynecki    The book is also available in local bookstores, on Amazon, or on Audible. 
 
Elizabeth's grandfather, George Rynecki, was one of the founders of our Temple.   Footage in the film includes  Temple Beth El, Rabbi Naomi  and some members of congregants. We are grateful for this very special opportunity to engage with Elizabeth.