Europe`s Point of Divergence/Convergence The 4th International Days of Documentary Cinema Lublin, 9-13 April 2003 The 3rd Award for Hanukka, A double time by Daniel Strehlau

The film also documents the first postwar circumcision ceremony in Poland, held at the Nozyk Synagogue in Warsaw during Hanukkah. Interviews with members of Warsaw's Jewish community show varying understandings and interpretations of being Jewish in Poland today. This documentary asks provocative questions: Who is a Jew in today's Poland? What does it mean to be a Jew in Poland today? What is the extent of assimilation in a primarily Catholic country?

"...I feel 100% Jewish and 100% Polish. I am a citizen of the State of Poland and it means more than supporting the Polish football team. It is my world. I have always wanted to live here. I feel attached to polish culture... "

"...The Jewish community in Poland is more Polish than Jewish. They were all brought up in Polish families, attended Polish schools ..."

"...I feel attached to the Jewish culture and religion, though I was brought up as a Christian. My parents are still Christian. There was a moment in my life when I decided to enter a Catholic seminary in South Poland ..."

"...It is not easy to say who is Jewish in Poland nowadays. It is a dangerous question. Who is to decide? What are the criteria ..."

Interviewees and discussion members in the documentary are: Konstanty Gebert, former Editor of the Midrasz Monthly. The b.m. Nathan Cywiak, member of the Warsaw Jewish community, died April 1st 1999 Helena Datner,Jewish Education Center, a leader of the Warsaw Jewish community Michal Bilewicz, Editor of the Jidele Monthly Dominik Lau, Jidele Kuba Spiewak, Journalist and member of the Warsaw Jewish community Jonah Bookstein, former Director of The Ronald S.Lauder Foundation in Poland Simcha Binem Skrzypczak, the youngest character of the film and member of the Warsaw Jewish community.