28th NYSJFF Pomegranate Awards Ceremony
The American Sephardi Federation presents:
The 28th New York Sephardic Jewish Film Festival – Festival Sefarad
Dedicated to Ike, Molly and Steven Elias
Lights, Camera, Action!
31 May – 7 June 2026
@Edmond J. Safra Hall – Museum of Jewish Heritage
36 Battery Place, New York City
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28th NYSJFF Pomegranate Awards Ceremony
Monday, 1 June at 7:00PM EDT
Join us for a celebration of Sephardic creativity in the spirit of America’s 250th at the American Sephardi Federation’s Pomegranate Awards Ceremony on Monday, June 1st 2026.
The 2026 ASF Pomegranates will honor vibrant Sephardi voices for extraordinary achievements in philosophy, music, film, and journalism.
Avi Issacharoff
(Journalist and Co-Creator of Fauda)
Pomegranate Lifetime Achievement Award for Storytelling
Bernard-Henri Lévy
(Filmmaker and Philosopher)
Pomegranate Lifetime Achievement Award for Philosophy
Murray Perahia
(Avery Fisher Prize and Grammy Award-winning Pianist)
Pomegranate Lifetime Achievement Award for Music
Jeannette Sorrell
(Grammy Award-winning Harpsichordist and Leader of Apollo’s Fire).
Pomegranate Lifetime Achievement Award for Music
The Pomegranates are sculpted with love by world-renowned, Baghdad-born artist Oded Halahmy.
7:00-8:00PM VIP Reception (VIP ticket holders only)
8:00-10:00PM Pomegranate Awards Ceremony
Following the award ceremony, enjoy a musical showcase by Jeanette Sorrell and members of Apollo’s Fire!
Space is limited; early reservations are highly recommended. Exclusive opportunities are also available.
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Be a Part of the Festival!
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Email Inquires: info@AmericanSephardi.org
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The NYSJFF is presented in partnership with MJH and supported by the Ike, Molly, and Steven Elias Foundation. The NYSJFF – Festival Sefarad is made possible by the support of the UJA-Federation of New York.