JxJ Festival

Butcher’s Stain (21%)

Date : Monday, May 11, 2026

Samir, a Palestinian butcher working at an Israeli supermarket, is accused of tearing down the Israeli hostage posters in the break room. Samir sets out to prove his innocence in order to keep his job he desperately needs.

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Our annual program exploring the daily lives and challenges of Arab citizens of Israel.

This program is proudly sponsored by the Greater Washington Forum on Israeli Arab Issues and the Edlavitch DCJCC. Lead support provided by The Naomi and Nehemiah Cohen Foundation.

Butcher’s Stain

In this Oscar-nominated short, Samir, a Palestinian butcher working at an Israeli supermarket, is accused of tearing down Israeli hostage posters in the break room. Tensions mount as Samir sets out to prove his innocence and keep his desperately needed job, as characters navigate the fragility and raw emotions of Israel post October 7.

Screening followed by a conversation with Director Meyer Levinson-Blount and lead actor Omar Sameer.

Alex Lederman, Senior Policy and Communications Associate of Israel Policy Forum will moderate the conversation.

Alex Lederman is Israel Policy Forum’s Senior Policy and Communications Associate, based in New York. In this role, Alex contributes to Israel Policy Forum’s policy research, writes analytical articles and explainers on policy developments, and briefs audiences across North America. Alex’s analysis has been featured in CNN, TIME Magazine, The Hill, The Forward, War on the Rocks, and other outlets. He previously served as an intern at the U.S. embassy in Muscat, Oman. He is a graduate of Yale University.