When a Jewish film director who makes Christmas movies in New York City decides to have his Bar Mitzvah at the age of 31, he must navigate situationships, exes, and family to complete his Mitzvah project and impress his childhood camp crush. Inspired by filmmaker Jonah Feingold’s life, this heartwarming rom-com is about love, identity, and growing up – eventually.
Part of the William & Irene Weinberg Family Baltimore Jewish Film Festival
About the Film
When a Jewish film director who makes Christmas movies in New York City decides to have his Bar Mitzvah at the age of 31, he must navigate situationships, exes, and family to complete his Mitzvah project and impress his childhood camp crush. Inspired by filmmaker Jonah Feingold’s life, 31 Candles is a heartwarming rom-com about love, identity, and growing up – eventually.
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[ Comedy | USA 2025 | Dir: Jonah Feingold | 90 minutes | English ]
Part of The 38th Annual William & Irene Weinberg Family Baltimore Jewish Film Festival. Film selections curated by the Festival Committee.
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February 17 
11:00 
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