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Shoutout to the Reboot Network Members involved! Lisa Brown, @dhgerson, Emily Cohen Ibañez, Jacob Kornbluth, and Eric Ward.

The Magnes is kicking off Jewish American Heritage Month with a line-up of over 30 authors and artists sharing book talks, panel discussions, and family-friendly workshops that celebrate the diversity of Jewish art, culture, and storytelling. Discover more at magnes.berkeley.edu/jewishartsbook… and @jewishartsbookfest.

With Passover coming to a close, your nights have opened up! ✨Head to the theater to catch 𝙁𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙨𝙮 𝙇𝙞𝙛𝙚, a smart, New York-set romantic comedy 🗽🎬  🎟️WIN TICKETS! Head to this link to enter: bit.ly/fantasylifefree

𝙈𝙖𝙨𝙝𝙝𝙖𝙙: 𝗡𝗼𝘄 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗙𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗸𝘀, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱’𝘀 𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗝𝗲𝘄𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Set in the holy Islamic city of Mashhad in 1930’s Iran, 𝘔𝘢𝘴𝘩𝘩𝘢𝘥 follows Miriam, a young Jewish ghetto girl struggling to understand why her family conceal who they are. Produced by Reboot Studios and inspired by creator Sarah Solemani’s (Bridget Jones's Diary) family history in the Mashhadi Jewish community, the film offers a rare cinematic window onto a long-suppressed chapter of Iranian Jewish life.

Watch Mashhad (Short Film) chaiflicks.com/mashhad/videos…

@NLM_MavensNest @rebootweb @MenemshaFilms It's actually @reboot not @rebootweb but thank you

MASHHAD - Hidden History of Iranian Jews - lovely short film, directed by Sarah Solemani, streaming free on YouTube for a short time, courtesy of @rebootweb and Chai Flicks @MenemshaFilms youtube.com/watch?v=EGnaNu…

Who are The Wanderers who got you here today? ✨Share a photo in the comments + one line about someone who shaped your family’s immigration journey and what they overcame. Tag #TheWanderers 💬 Inspired by The Wanderers by @dhgerson
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Join in on #TheWanderers campaign and win a copy!

For #WomensHistoryMonth, we’re featuring the story of Nita & Zita: two Jewish immigrant sisters who went from 1920s burlesque stars to reclusive New Orleans icons. 🎭💃 A story of identity, sisterhood, and creative devotion. Proudly supported by Reboot. ✨ Blog & Trailers here: rebooting.com/article/the-ni… #NitaAndZita #JewishHistory #NOLA #Trailblazers

Don’t miss "A Palace in Time" featuring husband and wife Lisa Edelstein and Reboot network member Robert Russell at the Skirball Cultural Center! 🖼️ Opening May 20, the show features Robert’s luminous paintings and Lisa’s works inspired by her upbringing. Together, they create a moving, intimate portrait of Jewish life and sacred rituals. 🕯️✨ 📍 @Skirball_LA 🗓️ May 20, 2026 Learn more: airmail.news/arts-intel/eve… #RobertRussell #LisaEdelstein #RebootNetwork #JewishArt #SkirballCenter #ArtExhibition

Fresh off a major win at SXSW, the new film Fantasy Life is a standout achievement in storytelling, driven by incredible performances from Matthew Shear and Amanda Peet. "One of the most hilariously Jewish movies in recent memory," it's one you don't want to miss! 🗽 New York Premiere: March 27 📍 Nationwide Release: April 3 🎟️ fantasylifemovie.com/buy-tickets Get the full story via the Kveller feature: kveller.com/a-very-jewish-…

A Seder like you’ve never seen before 🎭In our latest blog, artist & Reboot network member Ari Salka explores Dis-order - an immersive reimagining of the Passover Seder as performance, ritual, and art. Centered around a striking triangular table and evolving installation, it asks what we carry - and what goes unspoken. 📍 March 19–20 | Skirball, LA
🔗 rebooting.com/disorder/ #Passover #ImmersiveTheater #ArtMeetsRitual

All who are hungry, let them enter and eat.” ✨ This Passover, Reboot’s free Passover Guide offers creative ways to celebrate with community - from Plastover to recipes from the Kitchen Radio podcast. Explore activities, resources, and inspiration for your seder: rebooting.com/passover-guide/

Reboot Studios’ short film Mashhad is now free on Reboot’s YouTube channel. Set in 1930s Iran, it tells the story of a Jewish family forced to hide their identity in the city of Mashhad - inspired by writer-director Sarah Solemani’s family history. Watch now: @rebootjewish" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">YouTube.com/@rebootjewish. Streaming for a limited time. 🎬

🎬 SHORT40 | GRAND JURY CHOICE — WINNER Grand Jury Choice — Winner (Short40) MASHHAD by Sarah Solemani 🏆 FFTG Awards 2025 🎬 Grand Jury Choice — Short40 📍 Digital Film Fest #FFTGAwards #ShortFilm #GrandJuryChoice

🏆 PEOPLE’S CHOICE — WINNER Distinction of the People MASHHAD by Sarah Solemani 🏆 FFTG Awards 2025 🏆 People’s Choice Award 📍 Digital Film Fest #FFTGAwards #FilmFestival

A decade ago I spoke at @latimes as a journalist. A few years later I returned with my mom @Joan_Nathan celebrating her 12th cookbook. All the while quietly dreaming I’d one day be on that stage with my own book. That moment is almost here. Apr 19 👇 latimes.com/events/festiva…

Inspired by director Sarah Solemani’s family history, Mashhad offers a rare cinematic window into 1930s Iran and the resilience of a hidden Jewish community. Catch a screening of the Reboot Studios film Sunday, March 29, at the 3rd annual Spring Equinox Festival at the Museum of Jewish Heritage @MJHnews In the spirit of Purim and Nowruz, come celebrate Persian Jewish culture with music, food + free museum admission all day. Register: mjhnyc.org/events/2026spr… #RebootStudios #Mashhad #PersianJews #Nowruz #Purim #JewishCinema #SpringEquinox

Celebrating Purim with this amazing Iraqi dough recipe — crispy edges, soft center, and sooo good with honey! 🍯💛 jewishfoodsociety.org/recipes/iraqi-…