Tisha B’Av Film Screening Brings Story of Survival, Empathy, and Hope to Steamboat Springs
Steamboat Springs, CO – In a special observance of Tisha B’Av, the Jewish day of mourning, Har Mishpacha: The Jewish Congregation of Steamboat Springs invites the broader community to a screening of the powerful new documentary Holding Liat, followed by a community discussion.
Holding Liat tells the story of Liat Atzili, an Israeli woman taken captive during the October 7th attacks and held in Gaza. The film weaves together Liat’s firsthand account with her family’s journey to advocate for her release amidst the trauma of war and social unrest. What sets her story apart is the radical empathy she maintains for the suffering of others… including her captors.
“This story changed me,” said Rabbi Kolby Morris-Dahary of Har Mishpacha, who met Liat last summer while studying at the Shalom Hartman Institute in Jerusalem. “What struck me most was her ability to hold compassion even in the face of unimaginable pain. Her story reminds us that there has to be a way forward… a way out of hatred, and toward peace.”
The evening falls on Tisha B’Av, a day commemorating destruction, exile, and tragedy throughout Jewish history. Organizers believe the film offers a unique opportunity to honor that legacy of grief while pointing toward a more hopeful and compassionate future.
The screening will be followed by a facilitated talk-back discussion, offering attendees space to reflect, connect, and explore the themes of empathy, justice, and resilience.
Event Details:
What: Holding Liat Film Screening & Community Conversation
When: Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Where: Wildhorse Cinemas, Steamboat Springs, CO
Tickets: $18 advance / $24 at the door
Hosted by: Har Mishpacha: The Jewish Congregation of Steamboat Springs & STAND (Steamboat Team to Disrupt Antisemitism and Discrimination)
About Har Mishpacha
Har Mishpacha is the Jewish Congregation of Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Rooted in inclusivity, pluralism, and community partnership, Har Mishpacha is committed to Jewish life, learning, and values and to building a more compassionate world for all.
