About AJC/SJFF

As a program of the Greater Seattle Chapter of the American Jewish Committee (AJC), the Seattle Jewish Film Festival (SJFF) at its core strives to build bridges of mutual understanding between diverse groups through a stellar lineup of international films, related educational programs and illuminating guest artists. Founded in 1906, AJC is the nation's first human rights organization and a contemporary leader in promoting universal human rights, and combating racism, bigotry and intolerance. SJFF promotes the cultural, ethnic, religious and demographic diversity of both the Jewish community worldwide and Pacific Northwest. We work hard to join hands with community and corporate partners who have a vested interest in promoting the cultural diversity of our region and beyond. Members of Greater Seattle can savor the richness and diversity of our local community, engage in respectful dialogue about timely subjects and explore world cultures through the magic of film.

Why AJC?

Charted in 1945, the Greater Seattle Chapter of the American Jewish Committee advances the mission of the American Jewish Committee (AJC) by building bridges of mutual understanding and cooperation with other groups and leaders in our region. By offering moviegoers an opportunity to view the world through a Jewish lens, the Seattle Jewish Film Festival (SJFF) sustains the AJC's mission by promoting better understanding of diversity of the contemporary Jewish experience and an appreciation for the complexities of many key issues among members of both the Jewish and general communities.

SJFF is not only the premier program of the Greater Seattle Chapter insofar as drawing about 8,000 attendees annually during the weeklong festival but also an integral pat of the cultural mosaic of our region.