Woody Allen’s psychologically and theologically complex drama Crimes and Misdemeanors (1989) addresses many of the significant themes, which are found in the liturgy on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Through multiple story lines, the film raises challenging questions such as, Does God reward the “righteous” and punish the “wicked”? What motivates human beings to behave morally? And what are the consequences if one does not engage in teshuvah (repentance)? Following the screening of the movie, Dr. Sharon Jedel will facilitate a discussion, with particular emphasis on the movie’s themes that relate to the High Holidays.

This is a free event! Please register below. Snacks will be provided.

Dr. Sharon Jedel is a clinical psychologist at Rush University Medical Center and is also in private practice. After receiving her doctorate from the Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology, at Yeshiva University, she completed a one-year fellowship in trauma at Weill Cornell Medical College in NYC. More recently, she completed a post-graduate, three year program in Adult Psychotherapy at the Chicago Institute of Psychoanalysis. She is a very devoted fan of Woody Allen films.