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A Best Years Favorite: Happy Hour Out! Join us on Thursday, December 11 at 4:00 PM for a fun and relaxing Happy Hour at the Chart House in Monterey! Nosh and first drinks are on us. This popular Best Years gathering is a wonderful chance to unwind, enjoy good company, and take in the beautiful ocean views over drinks and appetizers. Please RSVP on our website or call the CBI office at (831) 624-2015 to reserve your spot. Limited attendance to 18. Come raise a glass with friends, share ideas for future Best Years programs, and toast to another great year together!

Closing Celebration: Today! 2:00 PM Reception | 3:00 PM Film

📍 Congregation Beth Israel, Carmel

The Carmel Jewish Film Festival wraps up with laughter, history, and heart in Swedishkayt: YidLife Crisis in Stockholm.

Canadian comedy duo Eli Batalion and Jamie Elman dive into Sweden’s Jewish culture like “gefilte fish out of water,” preparing for a live show while uncovering surprising stories spanning 250 years of Jewish life. From the earliest immigrants to the revival of Yiddish as a protected language, their hilarious and heartfelt journey blends comedy with cultural discovery.

Join us for this joyful finale that proves Jewish humor and heritage thrive in the most unexpected places.

🎟 Tickets: $30 (includes reception and film). Seating is limited.

Celebrate with us and reserve your tickets now: www.carmelbethisrael.org/cjff

Closing Celebration: Do You Have Your Tickets for Swedishkayt?

Sunday, November 16, 2025
📍 Congregation Beth Israel, Carmel
2:00 PM Reception | 3:00 PM Film

The Carmel Jewish Film Festival wraps up with laughter, history, and heart in Swedishkayt: YidLife Crisis in Stockholm.

Canadian comedy duo Eli Batalion and Jamie Elman dive into Sweden’s Jewish culture like “gefilte fish out of water,” preparing for a live show while uncovering surprising stories spanning 250 years of Jewish life. From the earliest immigrants to the revival of Yiddish as a protected language, their hilarious and heartfelt journey blends comedy with cultural discovery.

Join us for this joyful finale that proves Jewish humor and heritage thrive in the most unexpected places.

🎟 Tickets: $30 (includes reception and film). Seating is limited.
Celebrate with us and reserve your tickets now: www.carmelbethisrael.org/cjff