National Center for Jewish Film

The National Center for Jewish Film maintains collections of motion pictures that document Jewish experiences, traditions, and cultural heritage through visual storytelling methods.

Founded in 1976, the center has preserved numerous films from different periods, including early Yiddish cinema and rare documentary footage from the 20th century.

The center restores and distributes films that capture Jewish narratives across multiple languages, including restored versions of classics like The Dybbuk from 1937.

Researchers and educational institutions can access the center's extensive film collection through Digital Site Licensing, which provides streaming access to most titles.

The center completed a 4K digital restoration of the 1939 Yiddish feature film The Light Ahead, presenting it at the New York Jewish Film Festival.

Location: Waltham

Inception: 1976

Website: http://jewishfilm.org

GPS coordinates: 42.37017,-71.25725

Latest update: March 4, 2025 22:27