I just got word about the 4th Annual Brooklyn Israel Film Festival at Kane Street Synagogue. This event will feature three nights of thought-provoking and award-winning films, plus discussion with the filmmakers. You can see a preview of each movie by going to the festival’s website.

Thursday, January 31 (8:00 pm): “Souvenirs,” a humorous, compassionate documentary about a soldier in the Jewish Brigade during World War II who returns to Amsterdam with his son to see if he left behind any “souvenirs”. Winner: Best Documentary, 2006 Israeli Academy Awards (Ofir).

Saturday, February 2 (8:00 pm): “Someone to Run With, a heartfelt drama based on the best-selling novel by David Grossman. Noah Stollman, the film’s screenwriter will speak after the screening. Winner: Best Supporting Actor, 2006 Israeli Academy Awards (Ofir) plus nominated in 11 other categories.

Sunday, February 3 (7:00 pm): “Watermarks,” about the champion women swimmers of Hakoah Vienna, the legendary Austrian Jewish sports club. Director Yaron Zilberman will speak about his film. Winner of several film festivals including the Grand Prix in the International Paris Cinema Film Festival and Best Cinematography, 2004 Jerusalem Film Festival.

The event will take place at Kane Street Synagogue, located at 236 Kane Street , between Court and Clinton Streets in Cobble Hill. Cost: $10 per film or $25 for the entire series. Tickets will be available for purchase at the door. Subway: F to Bergen Street ; 2, 3, 4, 5, M, N, R or W to Borough Hall/Court Street .