Mazal Flix

A monthly social program for ages 21–45, in partnership with Beth El Temple in West Hartford.
Enjoy an episode of a thought-provoking TV series featuring Jewish or Israeli themes, followed by lively discussion and conversation. With fresh popcorn, movie candy, beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages, it’s a relaxed way to connect, share perspectives, and build friendships in the Greater Hartford Jewish community.
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Tickets are $20 per session or $150 for all 8 sessions and save $10 with the full series. Sessions include drinks and movie snacks.
Scroll down to see the 2026/27 schedule.
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2026-27 Show Schedule
Hosted at Beth El Temple
7pm to 9pm
Thursday, October 22, 2026
Nobody Wants This
An agnostic podcast host meets a charming rabbi at a dinner party, sparking an unexpected romance. A funny, contemporary look at interfaith relationships, Jewish identity, and love across religious differences.

Thursday, December 10, 2026
The X-Files
Mulder and Scully investigate mysterious deaths connected to the murder of a Jewish man. Drawing on the legend of the Golem, the episode explores antisemitism, Jewish folklore, grief, and justice.

Thursday, January 21, 2027
Seinfeld
Jerry becomes suspicious when his dentist converts to Judaism and starts telling Jewish jokes. A hilarious examination of religious identity, cultural appropriation, stereotypes, and the famous accusation of being an "anti-dentite."

Thursday, February 25, 2027
Friends
Ross wants to teach his son Ben about Hanukkah but struggles to compete with the excitement of Christmas. His memorable Holiday Armadillo costume creates a humorous and heartfelt celebration of Jewish traditions in an interfaith family.

Thursday, March 18, 2027
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
Set in 1958 New York, Miriam "Midge" Maisel navigates Jewish family traditions, marriage, and the expectations placed on women. When her perfect life falls apart, she discovers an unexpected talent for stand-up comedy. A witty celebration of Jewish humor, resilience, and reinvention.

Thursday, April 8, 2027
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Larry David hosts a dinner gathering where a Holocaust survivor and a contestant from the reality television show Survivor get into an outrageous argument over who endured greater suffering. This provocative comedy uses Jewish humor to explore Holocaust memory, identity, generational differences, and the boundaries of comedy.

Thursday, May 20, 2027
Unorthodox
A young woman raised in a Hasidic Jewish community in Brooklyn leaves her marriage and travels to Berlin in search of independence. A moving story about Jewish identity, belonging, religious expectations, and personal freedom.

Thursday, June 17, 2027
Bros (Israeli Comedy)
Two lifelong friends who own a bar in Jerusalem find themselves in hilarious trouble as they prepare for an important soccer match. This Israeli comedy explores friendship, loyalty, relationships, and everyday Israeli life through humor and heart.
Language: Hebrew with English subtitles.

