Literary event at the “Grot | проживают” exhibition with writer Luba Laor.
The program includes a reading and discussion from Luba Laor’s book “You Can’t See Me,” and from the book “What is Freedom?” written by young immigrants from Russia and Ukraine.
Luba Laor’s first book is about the journey of an immigrant girl from the former Soviet Union and her constant attempts to belong to Israeli culture throughout her adolescence.
With poignant honesty and moving depth, “You Can’t See Me” reveals the inner world of a nine-year-old girl, who one night in 1990 left her warm home in Ukraine and set out with her family on a harrowing journey into the unknown ― to Israel. This is a story about immigration, but not only that ― it is a story about roots, loss and guilt, about constant attempts to belong, alongside a constant sense of alienation. Through sharp memories combined with black humor, irony and longing, a journey of identity and emotional survival unfolds ― of someone who was never really “here” or “there”.
Luba Laor, born in Nikolaev, Ukraine, immigrated to Israel at the age of nine in December 1990. Over the years, she has faced the challenges of immigration and absorption, and served in the IDF as an observer in Battalion 414. She holds a bachelor’s degree in government and a master’s degree in business administration. Luba is married to Kobi, a mother of four sons, and together they run a family business. She began her journey as a writer about six years ago, following a personal crisis, when memories of immigration burst out of her at once ― not into a drawer, but into the heart of the stage and the work. Luba took part in the documentary series “A Generation and a Half” (Channel Kan 11) and was one of the creators and participants in the documentary play “A Story and a Half” at the Malenki Theater. Her works have been presented in exhibitions dealing with immigration and mental health, led by curator Vera Geilis and the Nefashot Association. Alongside her artistic and family activities, Luba volunteers at the Path to Life NGO, which provides support to families whose loved ones have committed suicide, and finds healing in running and movement.
When? Thursday, March 26, 7 pm – 9 pm
Where? Yama Center, Nahariya
Price: Free admission, limited seating. Refreshments can be purchased from Cafe Yona
Phone: 072-3941137
Or, Maya, Noam & Stav, four artists and the founding members of the Culture and Livelihood movement in Nahariya since 2016. They founded the Yama Center out of a simple but powerful desire – for Nahariya to have a place of connection. A place where you can feel at home, create, meet people, and open the door to dreams.
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We expose the visitors to the unique heritage and hospitality through workshops, culinary events, art, music, guides tours, festivals and also through our Tourist Information Center in Akko, owned by JNF USA which we were chosen to operate since Jan. 2016.
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