In honor of Passover, join us on Zoom to explore Yemenite Jewish culture and traditions Monday, April 7th at 6pm ET with Israeli-American filmmaker, Dana Schneider.

Dana is passionate about sharing her journey of bringing Yemenite Jewish stories to the screen. As a Yemenite American-Israeli artist, she’s passionate about expanding Jewish representation through humor and storytelling. She’ll talk about the inspiration behind her upcoming film, Nice Jewish Girl, the rich history and culture of Yemenite Jews, their century-long traditions including distinct Passover practices, and why Mizrahi voices need more space in media. This is a chance to dive into Mizrahi heritage, ask questions, and find out how to support and engage with Mizrahi culture today—whether through film, community events, or just learning more. Join Dana for a lively conversation about identity, storytelling, and the power of reclaiming our histories with a Q&A to follow!

Please see the Zoom link in your order confirmation email. This program is entirely virtual.

Registration for this Zoom program is pay-what-you-wish. The following are suggested amounts for each ticket type:
Adults $12
Seniors $10
Students $8

REGISTER HERE

Yemenite-Jewish American filmmaker, Dana Schneider was born in New York, and has spent her life and career working between the United States and Israel. One of her first directorial debuts—a music video for Israeli-Moroccan musician Jasmine Muallem—reached a record number of views in the country, as well as Israel's Top 10 Music Videos list. Throughout her career, Dana has dedicated her focus to projects that tell stories of underrepresented communities. Most recently, Dana has drawn inspiration from her own personal experiences as a Yemeni-Jewish woman in the United States.

About the Museum at Eldridge Street:
The Museum at Eldridge Street is housed in the Eldridge Street Synagogue, a magnificent National Historic Landmark that has been meticulously restored. Opened in 1887, the synagogue is the first great house of worship built in America by Jewish immigrants from Eastern Europe. Today, it is the only remaining marker of the great wave of Jewish migration to the Lower East Side that is open to a broad public who wishes to visit Jewish New York. Exhibits, tours, public programs, and education initiatives tell the story of Jewish immigrant life, explore architecture and historic preservation, inspire reflection on cultural continuity, and foster collaboration and exchange between people of all faiths, heritages, and interests.

Image Credit: Courtesy of Dana Schneider.