Marry_me_however

A WIDER LENS: Marry Me However

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    Join
    A Wider Bridge
    ,
    Israel in San Francisco
    ,
    East Bay International Jewish Film Festival
    , and the
    CCJCC
    for a panel conversation
    about the trailblazing Israeli documentary “Marry Me, However" with the movie director, Rabbi Mordechai Vardi and with Avigail Sperber, the founder of
    "Marry Me, However," tells the story of LGBTQ men and women who, for religious reasons, decided to marry against their own sexual orientation, to comply with Torah laws and be accepted into their families and religious communities. Some shared their secret with their partners, some kept it hidden, and some lied even to themselves. After their divorces, they confront the conflicts they repressed: their faith and religious laws; children, family, and community; exposure to society and search for a partner. The characters experience a journey of self-acceptance and social activism, as they try to affect a change in their religious environments.
    This program is part of A WIDER LENS, a series of events looking into the Israeli LGBTQ community, diverse society, and rich culture through A Wider Lens of experiences, including trailblazing Israeli documentaries, culinary workshops led by Israeli Chefs, and meaningful conversations with local heroes and activists.