Ma'ale School of Television, Film and the Arts in Jerusalem: 3 short films on Monday Feb. 21 at 7PM.  Tickets:  FREE (no ticket is necessary)

And Thou Shalt Love  Israel, 29 minutes

Ohad, who is studying in a program for Orthodox soldiers of the Israeli Defense Forces, experiences profound loneliness while he conceals from others that he is gay.  Ohad's study partner returns from the army, and he finds he can no longer evade the difficult questions.

Elyokim  Israel, 31 minutes

An Orthodox brilliant student is in love with the rabbi's daughter.  The social conventions mean he will never be formally introduced to her.  So, he takes matters into his own hands.

Shira, Israel, 29 minutes

Shira, the mother of five children, lives in a religious comunity.  Her husband's expectation is that she will continue to bring children into the world.  Shira begins to collapse under the stress of her reponsibilities and tries to take matters into her own hands.

Dessert reception following the film.  Vaad approved options on request.