Movies and TvShows featuring "yeshiva" theme.

In conservative Jerusalem, a married, closeted Orthodox man takes a job at a butcher shop, where he falls in love with a young apprentice. As their relationship develops, they navigate the challenges of their conflicting religious beliefs and the social stigma surrounding homosexuality.

Full-Court Miracle tells the inspiring true story of a group of underdog Jewish basketball players who overcome adversity to become champions. When Alex Schlotsky, a troubled teenager, joins the team, they find inspiration in the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah to bond together and achieve greatness. Through hard work, determination, and the help of their eccentric coach, the team embarks on a miraculous journey that teaches them about faith, teamwork, and the power of believing in oneself. This uplifting film is a must-watch for sports enthusiasts and anyone seeking a heartwarming tale of triumph against all odds.

A Life Apart: Hasidism in America, is the first in-depth documentary about a distinctive, traditional Eastern European religious community. In an historic migration after World War II, Hasidism found it's most vital center in America. Both challenging and embracing American values, Hasidim seek those things which many Americans find most precious: family, community, and a close relationship to God. Integrating critical and analytical scholarship with a portrait of the daily life, beliefs, and history of contemporary Hasidic Jews in New York City, the film focuses on the conflicts, burdens, and rewards of the Hasidic way of life.

About Charlie Jones, a washed up, ex major league ballplayer, and how he gets a second chance at life and love by managing a Jewish, orthodox yeshiva baseball team.

In the poverty-stricken Russian Empire, a girl's love for a mysterious stranger leads to a tragic vow and a malevolent spirit. With the help of a wise rabbi and the practice of Kabbalah, exorcism is attempted to free the girl from being possessed by the evil spirit known as a dybbuk. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century Poland, this black and white film explores themes of religion, love, and the supernatural.

Trembling Before G-d is a powerful documentary that explores the experiences of LGBT individuals who face intense prejudice and discrimination within the Orthodox Jewish community. The film delves into topics such as faith, homosexuality, self-doubt, and religious intolerance, shedding light on the challenges faced by those who try to reconcile their sexual orientation with their religious beliefs. The documentary highlights the stories of individuals who grapple with their identity, navigate cultural expectations, and strive to find acceptance within their communities.

The oldest son in an orthodox Jewish family is living at home (in Brooklyn) with his parents and younger brothers. He's being pressured by his parents to marry the girl they have chosen, (the daughter of a rabbi). But he is coming to the realization that he is gay. When he becomes reacquainted with a school hood friend that has moved into Greenwich Village and come out (at least to himself), our hero begins to come out to himself as well.

Ushpizin is a heartwarming comedy-drama set in Jerusalem during the Jewish holiday of Sukkot. Moshe and Malli, a childless Hasidic couple, eagerly prepare for the festivities. However, their financial problems take a toll on their spirits. To their surprise, they receive an unexpected guest - a recently escaped prisoner who claims to be Moshe's former cellmate. As they navigate through the challenges of hosting an unwanted guest, Moshe and Malli's belief in miracles is put to the test.

As in previous editions, lesbian filmmakers were asked to visualize their conceptions and observations of gay eroticism and sexuality, just as, conversely, gay filmmakers were asked to explore lesbian love in the Israeli capital.

A Sephardic Baalei Teshuva family tries to integrate within the insular Ashkenazi Haredi community in Bnei Brak. Their son Raphael, a prodigy, is not accepted into a prestigious yeshiva. His mother, Ahuva, tries to handle the situation peacefully, but his father, Shmuel, a handyman with great faith, struggles to accept the situation. Shmuel fights to change this decree, leading to the family’s ostracization and their children’s expulsion from local institutions. A dramatic event shakes both the family and Haredi society, probing their shared faith. The film explores the struggles of Baalei Teshuva, their faith, their escape from the past, and the personal cost of their journey.

With access to one of Israel's most orthodox Hasidic communities, a look at the scandal that erupted the rabbi who established and led the community died.

Yonatan, an ultra-Orthodox young man protesting against conscription into the IDF, offering his perspective on the yeshiva, the conscription, and socks.

With access to one of Israel's most orthodox Hasidic communities, a look at the scandal that erupted the rabbi who established and led the community died.