AL TIRA
DIARY FROM A NATION AT WAR
UPCOMING EVENTS
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 8pm
a special screening of al tira at TEN THOUSAND for young professionals
Hosted by Rachel Kahn Evenhaim and Ruthi Kahn
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 3-5PM
an evening benefiting the rebuilding of kibbutz beeri
Hosted by the Pakravan Family
Al Tira (Do Not Fear): Diary from a Nation at War is a poignant documentary by lawyer and artist Jonathan York. In a series of intimate vignettes, the film captures the daily life of Israelis during the conflict that erupted on October 7th, all compiled from footage filmed on York's iPhone during a three-week stay in the country in December 2023. The piece provides an unfiltered look into the emotional rollercoaster experienced by the people of Israel, from the funeral of a soldier to the quotidian oddities of wartime.
From Kibbutz Beeri to Hostage Square, "Al Tira" offers a compelling portrait of a nation grappling with the realities of conflict while striving to maintain a sense of normalcy amidst chaos. Through its deeply personal lens, the documentary ultimately leaves a lasting impression of the strength and humanity that endure in the face of grief and adversity.
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Events
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PREVIEW SCREENING: LA
APRIL 2
West LA
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PREMIERE: NEW YORK CITY
APRIL 11
Private Home in Gramercy
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PREMIERE: LOS ANGELES
APRIL 16
7:30 PM
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SCREENING: LOS ANGELES
APRIL 29
7:30 PM
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DINNER SCREENING: NEW YORK
MAY 5
Maxwell Social
Dinner by AYUNI; in Partnership with FridayTables
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SCREENING: GREAT NECK
MAY 7
Beit Hadassah
In partnership with IAJF NY
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SCREENING: TEL AVIV
MAY 14
Yom Ha’atzmaut
With Ambassador Michael Oren
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SCREENING: LOS ANGELES
MAY 23
Milken Community School
Milken Alumni are invited to an exclusive screening and discussion. Free to attend.
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FUNDRAISER: LOS ANGELES
MAY 29
Join the Jewish National Fund’s (JNF) Women for Israel for a screening and dessert reception. By invitation only.
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SCREENING: NEW YORK
JUNE 9
Featuring a conversation with residents of Kibbutz Beeri
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SCREENING: NEW YORK
JUNE 10
Private Screening, Upper West Side
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SCREENING: LOS ANGELES
JUNE 20
Private Screening, Holmby Hills
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FUNDRAISER: WASHINGTON DC
AUGUST 22
An evening benefiting the Jewish National Fund (JNF)
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SCREENING: SALT LAKE CITY
AUGUST 25
Salt Lake City JCC
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SCREENING: PARK CITY
AUGUST 26
Park City Library
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SCREENING: Los Angeles
SEPTEMBER 9
Private Residence
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SCREENING: LOS ANGELES
OCTOBER 30
NOVA Exhibition
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About JONATHAN
Born and raised in Los Angeles, Jonathan York is a multihyphenate—an artist, lawyer, speaker and filmmaker. By day, Jonathan manages a Los Angeles-based investment firm. He previously practiced law at DLA Piper and held various roles at Deloitte, Twitter and the US State Department, where he was a Middle East analyst during the Arab Spring.
Jonathan is a multidisciplinary artist who has worked across installation art, photography, and film. His large-scale installation works merge architecture with fine art, often serving as a medium for Jewish community and interactivity.
Jonathan's most widely known series, The Sukkah Project, is a six-year exploration of the sukkah as an artistic medium, melding tradition with contemporary themes. Drawing on diverse sources of Jewish meaning, including the 72 names of God from Kabbalah, the Mishkan, and the seven realms of heavens according to the Talmud, Jonathan reimagines the sukkah each year, fostering deep connections between history, environment, and the present day.
His first film, "AL TIRA (Do Not Fear): Diary from a Nation at War," has been screened across the U.S. and in Israel. The poignant documentary captures the daily life of Israelis during the conflict that erupted on October 7th. Compiled from footage filmed on Jonathan’s iPhone in December 2023, the film presents intimate vignettes from the funeral of a soldier to the everyday oddities of wartime. He is currently working on a new film about the process of creating The Sukkah Project, which will debut later this year.
Jonathan is widely recognized for his perceptive observations of Israeli society and the Jewish world. His ability to narrate the intricacies of daily life within a complex geopolitical and social landscape has earned him accolades and audiences across the country. A noted public speaker, Jonathan delivered the student commencement address at Stanford in 2013, where he reflected on his intersectional identity as an Iranian-American Jew.
Jonathan earned his undergraduate degree from Stanford University, and his law degree from Stanford Law School. He also holds a master’s degree from the University of Southern California.
