Museum of Jewish Heritage - A Living Memorial to the Holocaust
36 Battery Place, New York, NY 10280
Monday, June 1, 2026 · 7:00–10:00 PM EDT
VIP Reception (VIP Only): 7:00–8:00 PM
Main Event: 8:00–10:00 PM
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Join us for 28th New York Sephardic Jewish Film Festival’s Pomegranate Awards Ceremony on 1 June at the Museum of Jewish Heritage for an unforgettable evening celebrating Sephardic creativity in the spirit of America’s 250th.
We will present the 2026 ASF Pomegranate Awards to honor vibrant Sephardi voices for extraordinary achievements in philosophy, music, film, and journalism:
Avi Issacharoff (journalist and co-creator of Fauda), Bernard-Henri Levy (author and philosopher), Murray Perahia (Avery Fisher Prize and Grammy Award-winning pianist), and Jeannette Sorrell (Grammy Award-winning harpsichordist and leader of Apollo’s Fire).
The Pomegranates are sculpted with love by world-renowned, Baghdad-born artist Oded Halhamy.
Following the award ceremony, enjoy a musical showcase by Jeanette Sorrelle 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. “When Lives Make History: Sephardic Jews and the American Story” will be viewable for VIP Guests.
The 28th NYSJFF is presented in partnership with MJH, Dedicated to Ike, Molly, and Steven Elias, and made possible with additional support from the UJA-Federation of New York.
