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MBJCC Israeli Film Series - Road to Eilat

When: February 9, 2026 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Where: Miami Beach JCC
4221 Pinetree Dr.
Miami Beach, FL 33140
Organizer: Daniel Reed
Contact: Danny Reed at [email protected] (305) 534-3206
Cost: Free
Summary: Winner of Best Israeli Film, Best Actor, and Best Cinematography at the Jerusalem Film Festival, Road to Eilat will be screened as part of the MBJCC Israeli Film Series on Monday, February 9, 7:30 PM.
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2026-02-09 19:30:00 2026-02-09 21:30:00 America/New_York MBJCC Israeli Film Series - Road to Eilat Winner of Best Israeli Film, Best Actor, and Best Cinematography at the Jerusalem Film Festival, Road to Eilat will be screened as part of the MBJCC Israeli Film Series on Monday, February 9, 7:30 PM. (http://jewishmiami.org/events/mbjcc_road_to_eilat) Miami Beach JCC Daniel Reed [email protected]

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Winner of Best Israeli Film, Best Actor, and Best Cinematography at the Jerusalem Film Festival, and nominated for an additional 8 Israeli Academy Awards (Ophirs), Road to Eilat is a semi-autobiographical bittersweet tale about estranged father and son Kibbutzniks who set off on an eventful road trip across Israel on an old tractor. The story centers around Albert, an aging war veteran brilliantly portrayed by Shmuel Vilozni (MJFF films Fractures and And Then She Arrived), who one fateful night impulsively makes a drunken bet: that he will drive his rundown old tractor all the way to Eilat. Ben, his grumpy and jobless son, is reluctantly roped into the adventure. Together, this feisty odd couple embarks on an extraordinary journey across the entire expanse of Israel, chugging along at a steady 35 km/h pace, with the ambitious goal of completing the trip in just one week. Along the way, their comical and poignant road trip leads to forgiveness and understanding as they travel from their kibbutz through the overlooked corners of Israel, encountering fellow travelers who share their hope for a brighter future and a better life.

The Israeli Film Series is presented in partnership with The Miami Jewish Film Festival and generously sponsored by South Pointe Tavern.

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4221 Pinetree Dr.

Miami Beach, FL 33140

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  • 2026-02-09 19:30:00 2026-02-09 21:30:00 America/New_York MBJCC Israeli Film Series - Road to Eilat Winner of Best Israeli Film, Best Actor, and Best Cinematography at the Jerusalem Film Festival, Road to Eilat will be screened as part of the MBJCC Israeli Film Series on Monday, February 9, 7:30 PM. (http://jewishmiami.org/events/mbjcc_road_to_eilat) Miami Beach JCC, Miami Beach, FL 33140 Daniel Reed [email protected]
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