Secret Sabbath
STREAMING: May 16-18, 2025
Sponsors: Sharon & Joe Luber and Jeff Berg & Debra Paget
Explore a little-known aspect of Mexican history as four Christians embark on a quest to discover their Jewish heritage.
This fascinating film explores the journeys undertaken by diverse Jewish people in Mexico and the Southwestern US to uncover long-hidden family secrets passed down through generations. As they delve deeper, they discover a compelling fusion of their Hispanic and Jewish cultural heritage, a less explored and often marginalized facet of their identities. Rejecting strict identity categories, they embrace who they are instead, drawing inspiration from the life and experiences of Luis de Carvajal the Younger, a historical figure who met a tragic end in 16th-century Inquisitorial Mexico. He was condemned to be burned at the stake due to his commitment to adhering to the Law of Moses, exemplifying the profound struggles faced by those who dared to challenge societal norms and religious authorities during that era.
Documentary Film Series Ticket Costs:
AZJHS Member Ticket: $5.00
Non AZJHS Member Ticket: $10.00
Tzedakah Giving Circle Member Ticket: $0.00
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