Special Offer for 4SF Bay Times Readers

46th San Francisco Jewish Film Festival
July 16 – August 2 in San Francisco and the East Bay

Discover your next favorite film at the 46th San Francisco Jewish Film Festival, showcasing bold storytelling, remarkable discoveries, and unforgettable encounters—from the Bay Area and around the world—over eighteen days of cinema, conversation, and community.

SF Bay Times readers can use the code BAYTIMESSFJFF46 at check-out for a discount on regular tickets, special events, and to save on a Castro ticket package.

How to use your promotional code:

  • Click on the Buy Tickets button for the film or item you'd like to purchase, and then click in the pop-up window where it says "Know a Promotion Code?"
  • Enter your promotion or voucher code and then reselect the newly created ticket price from the list of options
  • Check out as normal

Save on Ticket Packages

$130 JFI Members / $165 General Public

  • Includes 4 tickets redeemable to any program at the Castro Theatre on Saturday, July 18.
  • Access to the 48-hour presale window: Tuesday, June 16, 10am – Thursday, June 18, 10am.
  • Priority admission in the Festival Pass Holder line.
  • JFI expects its Castro programs to be highly popular. Vouchers cannot guarantee tickets to shows AT RUSH, so redeem early to ensure availability.

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Recommended Films & Events

Freedom of Expression Award: Rachel Bloom

Freedom of Expression Award: Rachel Bloom

This year’s Freedom of Expression Award honors the multi-hyphenate artist Rachel Bloom. She will receive the Award at the Castro Theatre in conjunction with the documentary "Hollywood Does Abortion," which she appears in and Executive Produced.

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Saturday July 18, 2026
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Take Action Spotlight: Hollywood Does Abortion

Take Action Spotlight: Hollywood Does Abortion

Since the 1970s, depictions of abortion in film and television have both impacted and reflected shifting attitudes towards the procedure and those who choose it. This incisive documentary examines the undeniable impact that the American entertainment industry has had on that fight.

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Saturday July 18, 2026
6:00 p.m.
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Friday July 31, 2026
6:00 p.m.
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Local Spotlight: Dust Bowls and Jewish Souls: Another Side of Woody Guthrie

Local Spotlight: Dust Bowls and Jewish Souls: Another Side of Woody Guthrie

From the dust storms of Oklahoma to the lox and bagels of Coney Island, discover a whole new side of Woody Guthrie that will forever change your view of one of America’s most celebrated songwriters and cultural icons.

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Saturday July 18, 2026
2:30 p.m.
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Tuesday July 28, 2026
3:00 p.m.
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The Hedonist

The Hedonist

After a nervous breakdown, a young office assistant flees to his parents’ house in Arizona and hires an escort to take care of him.

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Friday July 24, 2026
6:00 p.m.
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I Don't Know What I'm Doing Here

I Don't Know What I'm Doing Here

Guided by her grandmother’s unmarked photographs, an American college student journeys through Romania, searching for the village her family once called home.

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Friday July 24, 2026
6:00 p.m.
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Saturday July 25, 2026
12:30 p.m.
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Estate

Estate

Assaf inherits a house from a father he never knew. When he invites Miriam—a homeless woman living in the backyard—inside, a quiet battle begins that will change both him and the house forever.

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Friday July 24, 2026
8:30 p.m.
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Saturday August 1, 2026
10:00 p.m.
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Human Theories

Human Theories

Human Theories is a comedy comprised of interconnected scenes showcasing offbeat, amusing, failed attempts at connection in modern city life. 

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Saturday July 25, 2026
3:30 p.m.
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mdbr mdbr: Brian Chase & Annie Albagli

mdbr mdbr: Brian Chase & Annie Albagli

Pushing the boundaries of sound and image, drummer Brian Chase (Yeah Yeah Yeahs) presents a one-of-a-kind experimental collaboration with Bay Area-based video artist Annie Albagli, developed only for SFJFF46.

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Saturday July 25, 2026
6:00 p.m.
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Next Wave Spotlight: Act One

Next Wave Spotlight: Act One

In this rhythmic psychological thriller, a lonely aspiring teen actress finds herself drawn to an acting teacher who pulls her into a web of desire and control, blurring the lines of seduction and obsession.

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Sunday July 26, 2026
8:00 p.m.
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Fast Times at Ridgemont High

Fast Times at Ridgemont High

In Amy Heckerling's 1982 classic, a group of Southern California high school students navigate the ups and downs of adolescence, part-time jobs, and emerging sexuality over the course of one school year.

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Saturday July 18, 2026
9:30 p.m.
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