Comment- Date: Saturday, February 6, 2010
- Time: 7:30 pm
- Location: Hoboken Synagogue - 115 Park Avenue, Hoboken, NJ
- Cost: Free
The United Synagogue of Hoboken located at 115 Park Avenue in Hoboken, NJ presents a free screening of “Abjad” on Saturday, February 6th at 7:30 pm.
Abjad (aka The First Letter) centers around Emkan, a rebellious 16-year-old who is in frequent trouble with his professors. Though very bright, Emkan is constantly berated by his father for his interest in music, photography, calligraphy, and poetry. With a decidedly more liberal view of the Koran than the rest of his community, Emkan organizes a soup kitchen, paints signs for a movie theater, and falls in love with Maassoum, the theater owner’s very Jewish daughter. Eventually, revolution comes and Emkan is forced to make some difficult choices in regards to his feelings, his future, and his ultimate survival.
About The United Synagogue of Hoboken (USH): The United Synagogue of Hoboken (www.hobokensynagogue.org), founded in 1905, is Hobokenʼs center for Jewish life, offering educational opportunities for all ages, religious services, and a wide range of Jewish cultural events. The USH is located at 115 Park Avenue in Hoboken, NJ. For more information about this event, please contact visit the USH website, call 201-659-4000 or email office@hobokensynagogue.org
More Info: http://www.hobokensynagogue.org
