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Among Neighbors Premiere Highlights the Urgency of Holocaust Education

Last week, a packed house at the Vogue Theater witnessed the Bay Area premiere of Among Neighbors, an unforgettable film that sheds light on a history too often buried. Closing the 27th annual SF IndieFest and opening the 12th annual JFI WinterFest, the screening was co-presented by the Jewish Film Institute and sponsored by the JFCS Holocaust Center.

For those who couldn’t attend, we are thrilled to share that Among Neighbors, winner of the prestigious Envision Award, will be in theaters across the U.S., Europe, and Israel starting this spring. Sign up here for updates about Among Neighbors and future screenings.

A packed theater at the Vogue Theater. The film won the audience award for best documentary feature. Photo: Barak Shrama — A packed theater at the Vogue Theater. The film won the **audience award** for best documentary feature. *Photo: Barak Shrama*

A Story That Demands to Be Told

Directed by Bay Area filmmaker Yoav Potash and produced by Dr. Anita Friedman, Among Neighbors tells the gripping and haunting story of a town where the once-peaceful coexistence between Jewish and Polish neighbors was shattered by World War II. The film is more than just a mystery—it’s a crucial reflection on history’s impact and the urgent need to educate future generations.

In the Q+A that followed the premiere of Among Neighbors, Dr. Anita Friedman, Executive Producer of the film, emphasized the urgent need for Holocaust education, while Aaron Tartakovsky shared his family’s powerful promise to take back the history that had been buried for so many years. Photo: Barak Shrama — In the Q+A that followed the premiere of *Among Neighbors*, Dr. Anita Friedman, Executive Producer of the film, emphasized the urgent need for Holocaust education, while Aaron Tartakovsky shared his family’s powerful promise to take back the history that had been buried for so many years. *Photo: Barak Shrama*

Yoav Potash, Director and Producer, and Dr. Anita Friedman, Executive Producer of Among Neighbors at the Bay Area Premiere — Yoav Potash, Director and Producer, and Dr. Anita Friedman, Executive Producer of *Among Neighbors* at the Bay Area Premiere. *Photo: Barak Shrama*

At a reception following the premiere, Sam Lauter, who was appointed to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum council by President Biden, announced that the museum has chosen to recognize Anita Friedman for her leadership and dedication at their Western Region Tribute Dinner on Wednesday, March 19, in Beverly Hills. *Photo: Barak Shrama*

In a time when Holocaust education is more important than ever, the JFCS Holocaust Center is leading the way—ensuring that stories like Among Neighbors reach new audiences and spark essential conversations.

Stay updated on future screenings and news about Among Neighbors at amongneighborsfilm.com.

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Among Neighbors Premiere Highlights the Urgency of Holocaust Education

A Story That Demands to Be Told