Torah Tropical brings Cali’s Jewish story to Colombian cinemas
A documentary about faith and belonging in Cali opened in Colombian cinemas on 8 October.
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The capital’s Jewish memory can be explored through architecture and urban heritage. Our archive story on the former synagogue in Barrio Armenia follows its heritage candidacy and explains what that stage means.
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Migration and remembrance offer another perspective on Jewish life in Colombia. Family histories and the Caribbean coast help frame this part of the story.
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Film offers a close view of questions of faith and belonging. Our story on Torah Tropical introduces a family’s experience in Cali and links to sources about the documentary’s Colombian cinema release.
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