A Real Pain Conversation Guide
Reboot partnered with Searchlight Pictures to create a conversation guide for the new film, A Real Pain. The film, presented by Searchlight Pictures, follows mismatched cousins David (Jesse Eisenberg) and Benji (Kieran Culkin) as they reunite for a tour through Poland to honor their beloved grandmother. The adventure takes a turn when the odd-couple’s old tensions resurface against the backdrop of their family history. These free resources can be used to foster meaningful conversation and Jewish learning and offer an opportunity to take lessons from this time in history. Find out where to see the film and download the kit here.
Reboot in 2024: Exploring What Jewish Looks Like
This past year has been a journey of profound reflection and creativity for us at Reboot. Rarely in modern history has there been such extensive global discourse about our religion and culture. Throughout it all, Reboot has remained steadfast in our mission: helping individuals forge a personal connection to Judaism. Through innovation, collaboration and resilience, we’ve celebrated extraordinary achievements. We’ve put together a look back at some of our most exciting highlights from 2024—a year that truly showcased the power of uplifting Jewish voices across art, culture, and beyond. Read more here.
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Just the Tip: Now Streaming on the Documentary Channel
As a female filmmaker, the topic of male circumcision is not something Jessie Kahnweiler ever thought she’d be interested in, and as a Jew, she just assumed she would circumcise her child if she had a boy. But then she fell in love with a goy (a guy who is not Jewish) and the issue came up. Circumcision of male babies in a ritual called a Bris is an important tradition for many Jews who see it as a connection to past generations. But, Kahnweiler’s boyfriend did not see it as a foregone conclusion that they would do it.
That’s the issue at the heart of Just The Tip, the new provocative comedy from Reboot Studios and comedian Jessie Kahnweiler that takes on the controversial topic. The film is now streaming on the Documentary Channel. Learn more about Just The Tip here.
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