Aviva will be participating in a Q&A after the film on the following dates

Saturday 9/21 at 4PM at 7PM
Sunday 9/22 at 12PM
Purchase Tickets Here

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September 20, 2024

$8

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Celebrating Hank Greenberg's Legacy 90 Years After his Yom Kippur Stand

September 18, 2024 marks 90 years since Detroit Tigers player Hank Greenberg took a stand as a Jew and did not play baseball on Yom Kippur, but rather attended services at Congregation Shaarey Zedek.
Former Detroiter Aviva Kempner – writer, producer, and director of the documentary film The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg and its re-release 25 years later – will be our special guest for this exciting program that will focus on the life and legacy of slugger Hank Greenberg. We will hear from baseball experts and people who personally knew our heroic Jewish Hall of Famer.
In partnership with Michigan Jewish Sports Foundation, Jewish Historical Society of Michigan, and The Ciesla Foundation. Tickets

September 18, 2024

$10

The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg

Explore the remarkable journey of baseball legend Hank Greenberg through exclusive events, screenings, and discussions.

April 4, 2023

FREE

Screening of Life and Times of Hank Greenberg at The Jewish Heritage Museum of Monmouth County

This screening is part of The Jewish Heritage Museum of Monmouth County in Freehold, NJ celebrating 40 years of The Ciesla Foundation’s work. For more information about this and other screenings, their visit the museum’s website.

March 8, 2020

FREE

Screening of Life and Times of Hank Greenberg at the Museum of Modern Art

Prime Time is an initiative to engage older New Yorkers at MoMA and in the community. This month The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg will be screened. The screening is followed by a conversation with Anne Morra, Associate Curator, Department of Film. This program is sold out. To be added to the wait list, please be in touch by phone or email.
here.

April 3, 2017

FREE

Hank Greenberg Honored at Shirley Povich Field in Bethesda, MD

The Bethesda Big Train honors barrier breaker and Hall of Famer Hank Greenberg by retiring his number 5 at the Thursday, June 23 Big Train baseball game. Greenberg’s #5 will hang on the outfield wall at Shirley Povich Field in perpetuity next to the numbers of baseball’s two other historic barrier breakers, Jackie Robinson and Roberto Clemente.

Before the game, Aviva Kempner, producer of the documentary The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg, will give a talk about what Greenberg meant to the Jewish community and to America. Rabbi David Shneyer will entertain. During the game, Rabbi David will perform a Yiddish Take Me Out to the Ball Game. Come out and have a great time while keeping the legacy of one of America’s all-time great Jewish superstars alive.

June 23, 2016

Screening of The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg National Museum of American Jewish History

The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg screens as part of NMAJH’s DOCtober film series and Chasing Dreams exhibit. Featuring Director Aviva Kempner in conversation with Professor of Religion and advisor to Chasing Dreams, Rabbi Rebecca T. Alpert, Temple University (Out of Left Field: Jews and Black Baseball). Admission is $10 with a discount for members and if you purchase a ticket for the other film in the DOCtober series, Jews and Baseball: An American Love Story at the same time. Click here to read more about this event.

October 19, 2014 – 2:00 PM

$10

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Don't Miss Out on Owning a Piece of History!

Experience the remarkable story of Hank Greenberg by purchasing the special edition DVD of ‘The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg.’ This exclusive DVD includes never-before-seen extras and insightful commentary from filmmaker Aviva Kempner. Don’t miss your chance to own this piece of baseball and cultural history. Click the button below to buy your copy today or register for upcoming events to dive deeper into Hank Greenberg’s legacy.

PURCHASE TICKETS HERE

Aviva will be participating in a Q&A after the film on the following dates

Saturday 9/21 at 4PM at 7PM
Sunday 9/22 at 12PM
Purchase Tickets Here

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September 20, 2024

$8

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Celebrating Hank Greenberg's Legacy 90 Years After his Yom Kippur Stand

September 18, 2024 marks 90 years since Detroit Tigers player Hank Greenberg took a stand as a Jew and did not play baseball on Yom Kippur, but rather attended services at Congregation Shaarey Zedek.
Former Detroiter Aviva Kempner – writer, producer, and director of the documentary film The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg and its re-release 25 years later – will be our special guest for this exciting program that will focus on the life and legacy of slugger Hank Greenberg. We will hear from baseball experts and people who personally knew our heroic Jewish Hall of Famer.
In partnership with Michigan Jewish Sports Foundation, Jewish Historical Society of Michigan, and The Ciesla Foundation. Tickets

September 18, 2024

$10

The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg

Explore the remarkable journey of baseball legend Hank Greenberg through exclusive events, screenings, and discussions.

April 4, 2023

FREE

Screening of Life and Times of Hank Greenberg at The Jewish Heritage Museum of Monmouth County

This screening is part of The Jewish Heritage Museum of Monmouth County in Freehold, NJ celebrating 40 years of The Ciesla Foundation’s work. For more information about this and other screenings, their visit the museum’s website.

March 8, 2020

FREE

Screening of Life and Times of Hank Greenberg at the Museum of Modern Art

Prime Time is an initiative to engage older New Yorkers at MoMA and in the community. This month The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg will be screened. The screening is followed by a conversation with Anne Morra, Associate Curator, Department of Film. This program is sold out. To be added to the wait list, please be in touch by phone or email.
here.

April 3, 2017

FREE

Hank Greenberg Honored at Shirley Povich Field in Bethesda, MD

The Bethesda Big Train honors barrier breaker and Hall of Famer Hank Greenberg by retiring his number 5 at the Thursday, June 23 Big Train baseball game. Greenberg’s #5 will hang on the outfield wall at Shirley Povich Field in perpetuity next to the numbers of baseball’s two other historic barrier breakers, Jackie Robinson and Roberto Clemente.

Before the game, Aviva Kempner, producer of the documentary The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg, will give a talk about what Greenberg meant to the Jewish community and to America. Rabbi David Shneyer will entertain. During the game, Rabbi David will perform a Yiddish Take Me Out to the Ball Game. Come out and have a great time while keeping the legacy of one of America’s all-time great Jewish superstars alive.

June 23, 2016

Screening of The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg National Museum of American Jewish History

The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg screens as part of NMAJH’s DOCtober film series and Chasing Dreams exhibit. Featuring Director Aviva Kempner in conversation with Professor of Religion and advisor to Chasing Dreams, Rabbi Rebecca T. Alpert, Temple University (Out of Left Field: Jews and Black Baseball). Admission is $10 with a discount for members and if you purchase a ticket for the other film in the DOCtober series, Jews and Baseball: An American Love Story at the same time. Click here to read more about this event.

October 19, 2014 – 2:00 PM

$10

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Don't Miss Out on Owning a Piece of History!

Experience the remarkable story of Hank Greenberg by purchasing the special edition DVD of ‘The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg.’ This exclusive DVD includes never-before-seen extras and insightful commentary from filmmaker Aviva Kempner. Don’t miss your chance to own this piece of baseball and cultural history. Click the button below to buy your copy today or register for upcoming events to dive deeper into Hank Greenberg’s legacy.

200 N Main St, Royal Oak, MI 48067

PURCHASE TICKETS HERE

Aviva will be participating in a Q&A after the film on the following dates

Saturday 9/21 at 4PM at 7PM
Sunday 9/22 at 12PM
Purchase Tickets Here

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September 20, 2024

$8

[/et_pb_row]

Celebrating Hank Greenberg's Legacy 90 Years After his Yom Kippur Stand

September 18, 2024 marks 90 years since Detroit Tigers player Hank Greenberg took a stand as a Jew and did not play baseball on Yom Kippur, but rather attended services at Congregation Shaarey Zedek.
Former Detroiter Aviva Kempner – writer, producer, and director of the documentary film The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg and its re-release 25 years later – will be our special guest for this exciting program that will focus on the life and legacy of slugger Hank Greenberg. We will hear from baseball experts and people who personally knew our heroic Jewish Hall of Famer.
In partnership with Michigan Jewish Sports Foundation, Jewish Historical Society of Michigan, and The Ciesla Foundation. Tickets

September 18, 2024

$10

The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg

Explore the remarkable journey of baseball legend Hank Greenberg through exclusive events, screenings, and discussions.

April 4, 2023

FREE

Screening of Life and Times of Hank Greenberg at The Jewish Heritage Museum of Monmouth County

This screening is part of The Jewish Heritage Museum of Monmouth County in Freehold, NJ celebrating 40 years of The Ciesla Foundation’s work. For more information about this and other screenings, their visit the museum’s website.

March 8, 2020

FREE

Screening of Life and Times of Hank Greenberg at the Museum of Modern Art

Prime Time is an initiative to engage older New Yorkers at MoMA and in the community. This month The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg will be screened. The screening is followed by a conversation with Anne Morra, Associate Curator, Department of Film. This program is sold out. To be added to the wait list, please be in touch by phone or email.
here.

April 3, 2017

FREE

Hank Greenberg Honored at Shirley Povich Field in Bethesda, MD

The Bethesda Big Train honors barrier breaker and Hall of Famer Hank Greenberg by retiring his number 5 at the Thursday, June 23 Big Train baseball game. Greenberg’s #5 will hang on the outfield wall at Shirley Povich Field in perpetuity next to the numbers of baseball’s two other historic barrier breakers, Jackie Robinson and Roberto Clemente.

Before the game, Aviva Kempner, producer of the documentary The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg, will give a talk about what Greenberg meant to the Jewish community and to America. Rabbi David Shneyer will entertain. During the game, Rabbi David will perform a Yiddish Take Me Out to the Ball Game. Come out and have a great time while keeping the legacy of one of America’s all-time great Jewish superstars alive.

June 23, 2016

Screening of The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg National Museum of American Jewish History

The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg screens as part of NMAJH’s DOCtober film series and Chasing Dreams exhibit. Featuring Director Aviva Kempner in conversation with Professor of Religion and advisor to Chasing Dreams, Rabbi Rebecca T. Alpert, Temple University (Out of Left Field: Jews and Black Baseball). Admission is $10 with a discount for members and if you purchase a ticket for the other film in the DOCtober series, Jews and Baseball: An American Love Story at the same time. Click here to read more about this event.

October 19, 2014 – 2:00 PM

$10

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Don't Miss Out on Owning a Piece of History!

Experience the remarkable story of Hank Greenberg by purchasing the special edition DVD of ‘The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg.’ This exclusive DVD includes never-before-seen extras and insightful commentary from filmmaker Aviva Kempner. Don’t miss your chance to own this piece of baseball and cultural history. Click the button below to buy your copy today or register for upcoming events to dive deeper into Hank Greenberg’s legacy.

Discover the Legacy of Hank Greenberg

Center for Jewish History: The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg

Please join us for a remastered version of the acclaimed documentary on the 25th anniversary of the film’s release and the 90th anniversary of Hank Greenberg’s Yom Kippur stand on October 8th.

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Upcoming and Past Events

The "Life and Times of Hank Greenberg" in NYC at The New Plaza Cinema

Come see “The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg” in New York City at New Plaza Cinema.

25th Anniversary Re-release & 4K Remaster of “The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg”

Join us for the much-anticipated New York premiere of Aviva Kempner’s acclaimed documentary at the New Plaza Cinema (35 W 67th St, New York, NY 10023) that chronicles the life of baseball legend Hank Greenberg—a Jewish hero who faced and overcame antisemitism during his groundbreaking career. This 25th anniversary re-release features a stunning 4K remaster that brings Greenberg’s inspiring story to life like never before. 

Aviva Kempner appearing at all screenings

Screening Dates:

  • Friday, October 25 at 6:15 PM
  • Sunday, October 27 at 2:30 PM
  • Saturday, November 2 at 12:45 PM

For more information, visit: https://newplazacinema.org/showtimes/

Oct 25 – Nov 2

Friday, October 25 at 6:15 PM, Sunday, October 27 at 2:30 PM, Saturday, November 2 at 12:45 PM

New 4K Remaster 25th Anniversary Theatrical Re-Release of the Award-Winning Documentary Feature in LA

New 4K Remaster 25th Anniversary Theatrical Re-Release of the Award-Winning Documentary Feature in LA
Film was named Documentary of the Year (Runner Up) by the Los Angeles Film Critics Association
” Times of Hank Greenberg” Marking the 90th Anniversary of MLB Hall of Famer, Two Time LMB MVP, Four-Time World Series Player Hank Greenberg’s “Yom Kippur Stand”
At a Time When America Needed Heroes, A Jewish Slugger Stepped Up to the Plate
Los Angeles/Southern California
Director Aviva Kempner in-person at screenings and Q&As along with Zach Sinick, music supervisor, and Israeli Assaf Lowengrat, the utility player for the New York Boulders, a pro minor league team, and a member of the Israeli Baseball Team. Tickets

October 22, 2024

October 22, 2024 at 1pm Encino Town Center 17200 Ventura Blvd Unit 121, Encino, CA 91316

New 4K Remaster 25th Anniversary Theatrical Re-Release of the Award-Winning Documentary Feature in LA

New 4K Remaster 25th Anniversary Theatrical Re-Release of the Award-Winning Documentary Feature in LA
Film was named Documentary of the Year (Runner Up) by the Los Angeles Film Critics Association
” Times of Hank Greenberg” Marking the 90th Anniversary of MLB Hall of Famer, Two Time LMB MVP, Four-Time World Series Player Hank Greenberg’s “Yom Kippur Stand”
At a Time When America Needed Heroes, A Jewish Slugger Stepped Up to the Plate
Los Angeles/Southern California
Director Aviva Kempner in-person at screenings and Q&As along with Zach Sinick, music supervisor, and Israeli Assaf Lowengrat, the utility player for the New York Boulders, a pro minor league team, and a member of the Israeli Baseball Team. Tickets

October 21, 2024

October 21, 2024 at 7pm Laemmle Monica 1332 2nd Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401

The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg 2024 4K Remaster and Release at the Avalon Theater

The Ciesla Foundation is proud to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Aviva Kempner’s acclaimed documentary, The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg, by remastering and rereleasing the film in stunning 4K resolution. This project also marks the 90th anniversary of the iconic moment when Hank Greenberg, in an inspiring act of faith and integrity, chose not to play in a crucial pennant race game to observe Yom Kippur.
There will be a Q&A panel after the film featuring:
Aviva Kempner – Director, Producer and Writer
Marian Sears Hunter – Editor
E. Ethelbert Miller – Poet of Trilogy, If God Invented Baseball, When Your Wife Has Tommy John Surgery, and How I Found Love Behind the Catcher’s Mask Tickets

September 29, 2024

$16.51

The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg (4K Remastered) at The Edlavitch DC JCC

The Ciesla Foundation is proud to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Aviva Kempner’s acclaimed documentary, The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg, by remastering and rereleasing the film in stunning 4K resolution. This project also marks the 90th anniversary of the iconic moment when Hank Greenberg, in an inspiring act of faith and integrity, chose not to play in a crucial pennant race game to observe Yom Kippur.
The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg is a humorous and nostalgic documentary about an extraordinary baseball player who transcended religious prejudice to become an American icon. Detroit Tiger Hammerin’ Hank’s accomplishments during the Golden Age of Baseball rivaled those of Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig. More Info

September 24-26, 2024

$16

The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg Re-Release and 4K Remaster in Royal Oaks MI

 The Ciesla Foundation is proud to announce that it will be commemorating the 25th anniversary of Aviva Kempner’s acclaimed documentary, The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg, by remastering and re-releasing the film in stunning 4K resolution. This project also marks the 90th anniversary of the iconic moment when Hank Greenberg, in an inspiring act of faith and integrity, chose not to play in a crucial pennant race game to observe Yom Kippur.

200 N Main St, Royal Oak, MI 48067

PURCHASE TICKETS HERE

Aviva will be participating in a Q&A after the film on the following dates

Saturday 9/21 at 4PM at 7PM
Sunday 9/22 at 12PM
Purchase Tickets Here

September 20, 2024

$8

Celebrating Hank Greenberg's Legacy 90 Years After his Yom Kippur Stand

September 18, 2024 marks 90 years since Detroit Tigers player Hank Greenberg took a stand as a Jew and did not play baseball on Yom Kippur, but rather attended services at Congregation Shaarey Zedek.
Former Detroiter Aviva Kempner – writer, producer, and director of the documentary film The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg and its re-release 25 years later – will be our special guest for this exciting program that will focus on the life and legacy of slugger Hank Greenberg. We will hear from baseball experts and people who personally knew our heroic Jewish Hall of Famer.
In partnership with Michigan Jewish Sports Foundation, Jewish Historical Society of Michigan, and The Ciesla Foundation. Tickets

September 18, 2024

$10

The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg

Explore the remarkable journey of baseball legend Hank Greenberg through exclusive events, screenings, and discussions.

April 4, 2023

FREE

Screening of Life and Times of Hank Greenberg at The Jewish Heritage Museum of Monmouth County

This screening is part of The Jewish Heritage Museum of Monmouth County in Freehold, NJ celebrating 40 years of The Ciesla Foundation’s work. For more information about this and other screenings, their visit the museum’s website.

March 8, 2020

FREE

Screening of Life and Times of Hank Greenberg at the Museum of Modern Art

Prime Time is an initiative to engage older New Yorkers at MoMA and in the community. This month The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg will be screened. The screening is followed by a conversation with Anne Morra, Associate Curator, Department of Film. This program is sold out. To be added to the wait list, please be in touch by phone or email.
here.

April 3, 2017

FREE

Hank Greenberg Honored at Shirley Povich Field in Bethesda, MD

The Bethesda Big Train honors barrier breaker and Hall of Famer Hank Greenberg by retiring his number 5 at the Thursday, June 23 Big Train baseball game. Greenberg’s #5 will hang on the outfield wall at Shirley Povich Field in perpetuity next to the numbers of baseball’s two other historic barrier breakers, Jackie Robinson and Roberto Clemente.

Before the game, Aviva Kempner, producer of the documentary The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg, will give a talk about what Greenberg meant to the Jewish community and to America. Rabbi David Shneyer will entertain. During the game, Rabbi David will perform a Yiddish Take Me Out to the Ball Game. Come out and have a great time while keeping the legacy of one of America’s all-time great Jewish superstars alive.

June 23, 2016

Screening of The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg National Museum of American Jewish History

The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg screens as part of NMAJH’s DOCtober film series and Chasing Dreams exhibit. Featuring Director Aviva Kempner in conversation with Professor of Religion and advisor to Chasing Dreams, Rabbi Rebecca T. Alpert, Temple University (Out of Left Field: Jews and Black Baseball). Admission is $10 with a discount for members and if you purchase a ticket for the other film in the DOCtober series, Jews and Baseball: An American Love Story at the same time. Click here to read more about this event.

October 19, 2014 – 2:00 PM

$10

Don't Miss Out on Owning a Piece of History!

Experience the remarkable story of Hank Greenberg by purchasing the special edition DVD of ‘The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg.’ This exclusive DVD includes never-before-seen extras and insightful commentary from filmmaker Aviva Kempner. Don’t miss your chance to own this piece of baseball and cultural history. Click the button below to buy your copy today or register for upcoming events to dive deeper into Hank Greenberg’s legacy.