Don’t just take a seat at the table; take a stand.

Adath Jeshurun is hosting a screening of 2023 Emmy Award-winning documentary “Recipe for Change: Standing Up to Antisemitism” (52 min) and a conversation with its Consulting Producer, Todd Shotz. Shotz, who is a leading consultant on Jewish representation in film and TV, will discuss his role on “Recipe for Change” and the importance of accurate and authentic portrayals of Jews and Judaism in Hollywood. Shotz is also the son of AJ congregants, Barbara and Steven Shotz. The film will be screened at Adath Jeshurun at 7:30 PM and will be followed by discussion and dessert. 

In the film, hosts Idina Menzel, Ilana Glazer, and Moshe Kasher are joined by Skylar Astin, Michael Ian Black, Rachel Bloom, Rabbi Sharon Brous, Tommy Dorfman, Alex Edelman, Hannah Einbinder, Jordan Firstman, Lori Gottlieb, Bryan Greenberg, ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt, Hari Nef, Josh Peck, Zac Posen, Ruth Reichl, Rachel Sumekh, and Michael Zegen for some amazing meals and timely chat. Together they celebrate their Jewish heritage, identity, and culture, and discuss the rise of antisemitism and its effects on the Jewish community. While they engage in their discourse, they also dine on delicious dinners prepared by esteemed chefs Nancy Silverton and Einat Admony, and culinary historian Michael Twitty. Rachel Dratch also joins the special episode as an on-the-street reporter, speaking with Jewish people and allies in New York City.