12Tribe Films is dedicated to promoting creative projects about the Jewish people and the land of Israel that connect, entertain, and inspire. As the name of the organization suggests, our creative projects address Jewish issues, with a greater focus on the Jewish values that connect us as a whole. While the projects of 12Tribe Films address religious, political, sociological, and current events effecting Israel and the Jewish people, our goal is to be an informative and educational resource that focuses on the underlying Jewish values and human experiences beneath the issues.

Our History

12Tribe Films is the evolution of a personal mission that began in 2005 when the organization’s founder, Avi Abelow, took a month’s leave of absence as a full-time Change Management consultant to join the struggle against the Gush Katif “disengagement” plan in Israel. He spent time with the families in Gush Katif and felt so moved by their plight that he felt compelled to make a film about these experiences. While the media was focusing on the political aspect of the situation, Avi wanted the public to see and hear a different aspect of the story – the human story of what the families of Gush Katif experienced firsthand. With little to no experience in filmmaking or fundraising, Avi found the resources and funding to bring the movie “Home Game” to the world.

After having developed “Home Game”, Avi subsequently founded 12Tribe Films and is now devoting his efforts to creating, supporting, and producing films geared towards educating, inspiring, and connecting Jews around the world.

Contact Us

Help us raise awareness and funds for a cause by hosting a screening in your community or organization. To find out how to obtain a license and organize a screening please contact us at: screenings@12tribefilms.org

For general information, please email us at: info@12tribefilms.org