We are delighted to have long time Center composer Yuval Ron show the Oscar winning short he scored West Bank Story. West Bank Story, written and directed by Ari Sandel as his final thesis project at USC, is a musical comedy set in the fast-paced, fast-food world of competing falafel stands in the West Bank. David, an Israeli soldier, falls in love with the beautiful Palestinian cashier, Fatime, despite the animosity between their families' dueling restaurants. Can the couple's love withstand a 2000 year old conflict and their families' desire to control the future of the chic pea in the Middle East?

Yuval is a world-music artist, composer and producer who has composed internationally for film TV, dance and theater. He will present the film and discuss his work on it and his artistic and Jewish journey. For more information see Yuval Ron's bio or go to the ongoing programs section.

From left: Guest artist Yuval Ron, Center president Rabbi Lynn Brody, Center co-founder Ruth Rauch, our host Kara Fox, Center Friends chair Dan Witzling, Center Director of Strategic Planning Ravit Markus and Center administrative assistant Yara Mizrahi

From Left: Center Friends Biana Kirk and Laura Howritz

Guests arriving to Kara Fox' Santa Monica home

Yuval Ron talking about his work on Oscar winning West Bank Story

Guests listening to Yuval Ron

Center friends at Jewish Creativity Salon with artist Yuval Ron

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