"Colleyville" - Documentary Screening

“Colleyville” is a critically acclaimed documentary that delves into the heart-pounding 11-hour hostage crisis that rocked the quiet town of Colleyville, Texas.

On a seemingly ordinary Saturday morning on January 15, 2022, a terrorist stormed Congregation Beth Israel during a live-streamed service, taking a group of innocent worshippers' hostage. Led by the courageous Rabbi Charlie Cytron-Walker, the hostages endured a harrowing ordeal that captured the world's attention.

Directed by Dani Menkin, an award-winning filmmaker known for his compelling and impactful storytelling, this real-life drama not only offers an intimate look at the hostages’ bravery and the community's unwavering support but also explores the complexities of hate crimes and antisemitism.

Please join us for a screening of “Colleyville” at Purdue Fort Wayne on Tuesday, April 29. A discussion about the film and antisemitism will follow the film, led by Rabbi Meir Bargeron. The evening will conclude with a brief reception.

The event is sponsored by Congregation Achduth Vesholom, the Purdue Fort Wayne Institute for Holocaust and Genocide Studies, and the Dr. Harry W. Salon Foundation. Thank you to Dawn Hammond and the Temple’s Social Action Committee for coordinating the program.

Find out more at templecav.org/urj-events/colleyville-screening-discussion/?d=2025-04-29%2018%3A00