An Evening of Jewish Joy, Cultural Brilliance, & Artistic Excellence
The American Sephardi Federation presents:
The 28th New York Sephardic Jewish Film Festival
Dedicated to Ike, Molly and Steven Elias
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.
(Journalist and Co-Creator of Fauda)
Pomegranate Lifetime Achievement Award for Storytelling
(Filmmaker and Philosopher)
Pomegranate Lifetime Achievement Award for Philosophy
(Avery Fisher Prize and Grammy Award-winning Pianist)
Pomegranate Lifetime Achievement Award for Music
(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.
Following the award ceremony, enjoy a musical showcase by Jeanette Sorrell and members of Apollo’s Fire!
“Sephardic Jews and the Making of American Independence” will be viewable for VIP guests.
Space is limited; early reservations are highly recommended. Exclusive opportunities are also available.
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VIP Plus Pass – $1,499
VIP Plus Pass, access to All Events (including Opening & Closing Night), VIP Receptions, All panels or talks, as well as the Pomegranate Awards Ceremony Enrico Macias’Concert withReserved VIP seating, along with a $750 tax-deductible donation
LIMITED AVAILABILITY
VIP Pass – $749
VIP Plus Pass, access to All Events (including Opening & Closing Night), VIP Receptions, All panels or talks, as well as the Pomegranate Awards Ceremony Enrico Macias’ Concert with Reserved VIP seating.
LIMITED AVAILABILITY
All-Access Pass – $499
All-Access Pass, access to All Events (including Opening & Closing Night), Access to any panels or talks, as well as the Pomegranate Awards Ceremony and Enrico Macias’ Concert with Reserved Orchestra seating
LIMITED AVAILABILITY
Premium Festival Pass – $349
Premium Festival Pass, access to All Events (including Opening & Closing Night), Access to any panels or talks, as well as the Pomegranate Awards Ceremony and Enrico Macias’Concert with Reserved Mezzanine seating
Festival Week Pass – $119
Includes all Movie Screenings, Q&As, and Special Daytime Events
(Does not include Pomegranate Awards Ceremony or Enrico Macias’Concert)
Opening Night Ticket – $29.99
The WORLD PREMIERE of Alexandre Arcady’s new film The Last Concert (Fausse Note).
Followed by an exclusive Q&A with the filmmaker.
Enrico Macias Concert Tickets – $89-$199
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Discuss Sponsorship or Advertising: Yves@AmericanSephardi.org
Email Inquires: info@AmericanSephardi.org
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Be a Part of the Festival!
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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.