Shalom and Welcome
The Grand Junction Jewish Film Festival returns for its third annual celebration of Jewish culture, history, and identity through the art of film. Taking place February 21–22, 2026, this two-day, in-person festival invites the Grand Junction community to experience powerful stories that reflect the diversity, resilience, and richness of Jewish life.
Through a curated selection of thought-provoking films and engaging discussions, the festival creates space for connection, dialogue, and shared understanding. These cinematic stories explore tradition and innovation while highlighting the universal themes that bring people together across cultures.
The Grand Junction Jewish Film Festival is a fundraiser supporting the Jewish Community Center’s Mitzvah Masa Children’s Summer Experience and the Joseph Center.
We’re glad you’re here, and we hope you’ll join us for a meaningful and inspiring weekend of film.
The Films
“One Big Happy Family is a re-imagining of my own personal story. It’s about identity, tradition, and family; the family we are born to and the family we create, and how it all evolves along the way.”
— Lisa Brenner, One Big Happy Family Star, Writer, Producer
“Sometimes I’m afraid the tale might be forgotten. Sometimes I’m afraid it is forgotten already.”
— Elie Wiesel, Nobel Prize winning Author of Night
“Dead Sea Guardians skillfully engages viewers while conveying the multifaceted challenges confronting this unique geographical wonder.”
– Educational Media Reviews Online
About The Festival
The Grand Junction Jewish Film Festival aims to foster understanding, dialogue and appreciation of Jewish culture, history and identity through film, with a vision of becoming a cultural cornerstone in Western Colorado. The GJJFF seeks to build bridges through cinematic storytelling by promoting inclusivity and enriching the local cultural landscape
Schedule
One Big Happy Family Q/A with Lisa Brenner
Feb 21: 6:00PM
Dead Sea Guardians Q/A with Yoav Kleinman
Feb 22: 1:30PM
Elie Wiesel: Soul On Fire
Feb 22: 5:30PM
Support The Festival
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Your sponsorship supports accessible cultural programming, meaningful cross community dialogue, Jewish arts and storytelling, and direct impact for local nonprofit partners. Net proceeds from the 2026 festival benefit Mitzvah Masa Jewish Summer Day Camp and the Joseph Center of Grand Junction.
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