25th Boston Jewish Film Festival starts

The 25th Boston Jewish Film Festival kicks off its silver anniversary with the humorous "The Zig Zag Kid."

Based on a book by the renowned Israeli author David Grossman, The Zigzag Kid

is a delight for all ages. Its hero is a smart, sassy, 13-year-old on a

secret, Hitchcockian mission to discover what happened to his

long-deceased mother. And only days before his bar mitzvah! With a

stellar performance by Isabella Rossellini. Recommended for ages 11 and

up.

Opening Night screening preceded by performance byTali

Rubenstein Quartet, students of the Berklee College of Music. Starts at

6:30.  (Nov 6)