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On Screen This Summer: The Chattanooga Jewish Film Series

By Ray Bassett
Published June 12, 2025 at 8:32 PM EDT
From the poster for “Matchmaking 2” - one of the titles in this year’s Chattanooga Jewish Film Series.
Jewish Federation of Greater Chattanooga
From the poster for “Matchmaking 2” - one of the titles in this year’s Chattanooga Jewish Film Series.

Matchmaking, the Sinai Desert and the man who found the Beatles all have their moments in this year’s Chattanooga Jewish Film Series.

The series screens in person on Sundays at 4 PM from June 22nd through July 20th at the Jewish Cultural Center - paired with virtual screenings.

Ann Treadwell is with the Jewish Federation of Greater Chattanooga.

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