The 28th New York Sephardic Jewish Film Festival – Festival Sefarad – 31 May /7 June 2026

The American Sephardi Federation presents:

The 28th New York Sephardic Jewish Film Festival – Festival Sefarad

Dedicated to Ike, Molly, and St0even Elias

Lights, Camera, Action!

31 May – 7 June 2026

@Edmond J. Safra Hall – Museum of Jewish Heritage

36 Battery Place, New York City

Join us for a celebration of Sephardic creativity in the spirit of America’s 250th at the American Sephardi Federation’s Pomegranate Awards Ceremony on Monday, June 1st 2026.

The 2026 ASF Pomegranates will honor vibrant Sephardi voices for extraordinary achievements in philosophy, music, film, and journalism:

Avi Issacharoff (Journalist and Co-Creator of Fauda) Pomegranate Lifetime Achievement Award for Storytelling

Bernard-Henri Lévy (Filmmaker and Philosopher) Pomegranate Lifetime Achievement Award for Philosophy

Murray Perahia (Avery Fisher Prize and Grammy Award-winning Pianist) Pomegranate Lifetime Achievement Award for Music

Music

Jeannette Sorrell (Grammy Award-winning Harpsichordist and Leader of Apollo’s Fire).   Pomegranate Lifetime Achievement Award for Music

The Pomegranates are sculpted with love by world-renowned, Baghdad-born artist Oded Halahmy. 

Following the awards ceremony, enjoy a musical showcase by Jeanette Sorrell and members of Apollo’s Fire! 

Space is limited; early reservations are highly recommended. Exclusive opportunities are also available. VIP Guests will be able to access “Sephardic Jews and the Making of American Independence.”

Purchase Pomegranate Awards Ceremony Tickets.