Central Florida's Independent Jewish Voice
Central Florida's Independent Jewish Voice
A scene from 'Legend of Destruction' (l), was inspired by a 19th century painting by the Dutch artist, Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema, titled 'The Roses of Heliogabalus' (r).
(JTA) - As the resident film impresario at Manhattan's JCC, Isaac Zablocki specializes in screening movies that challenge, provoke and enlighten audiences.
When he first heard of the Israeli feature "Legend of Destruction," before it had even hit theaters in 2021, he knew he needed to screen it.
While many of the films Zablocki screens revolve around current events - including a steady diet of offerings on Israel's myriad challenges - "Legend" was different: It retold one of the most well-worn ancient Jewish narratives, about the destruction of the Second Temple in Jerusalem in 70 C.E.
To Zabl...
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