We’re thrilled to announce the lineup for the 22nd annual Spokane Jewish Film Festival, returning to the Magic Lantern Theatre Jan. 22-Feb. 1, 2026.
This year, the festival will be all in-person and will include several Pacific Northwest premieres!
Learn more about the films and purchases tickets and passes at https://spokanejewishfilm.org/
Tickets may also be purchased in person Magic Lantern of Spokane prior to each screening.
2026 Lineup:
Elie Wiesel: Soul on Fire
Thursday, Jan. 22 at 7 p.m.
(shown with a short film about FEAST World Kitchen)
Opening Night reception w/appetizers catered by Feast World Kitchen & cash bar starting at 6 p.m.
The Other
Saturday, Jan. 24, at 7 p.m.
(shown with the short film Days Between Rest)
Welcome to Yiddishland
Sunday, Jan. 25, at 2 p.m.
(shown with the short film The Stage is Ours)
Meshugga Daddies, Spokane’s Premier KIezmer Band, will offer a live set of Klezmer and Yiddish tunes starting at 1:30 p.m.
After the music, Spokane born and renowned Yiddish scholar Rachelle Grossman, PhD, will introduce the film via Zoom.
Coexistence, My Ass!
Thursday, Jan. 29, at 7 p.m.
(shown with the short film Fiddler on the Moon)
Soda
Saturday, Jan. 31, at 7 p.m.
(shown with the short film Unholy)
This Israeli historical drama Soda will be introduced, in a prerecorded video, by Prof. Mark Drumbl, author of the 2018 article “The Kapo on Film: Tragic Perpetrators and Imperfect Victims.”
31 Candles
Sunday, Feb. 1, at 2 p.m.
(shown with the short film Heritage Day)
Following the film actor, writer, and director, Jonah Feingold will participate in a Q&A via Zoom.
TICKET PRICES
• Opening Night Reception: $25 (reception only)
• Film Tickets: $15 General Admission | $12 Students & Seniors
• Festival Passes: $75 General Admission | $60 Students & Seniors