In “Between the River and the Sea,” Palestinian-Israeli actor Yousef Sweid delves into the chaos of identities, truths, and family life. Raised as a Christian Arab in Haifa, he grapples with his personal sense of being caught in between—where contradictions collide and slogans fall short.

The text, co-written and directed by Isabella Sedlak, weaves together Sweid’s personal experiences with political reflections and deliberately exaggerated observations of everyday life. The solo performance evolves into a multifaceted plea: for ambivalence, tolerance of ambiguity, for nuanced listening, and for those voices that often remain marginalized in public discourse. The result is characterized by discomfort, immediacy, and a consistent refusal to simplify. The performance is followed by a conversation between Senior Rabbi Dr. Gábor Lengyel, Dr. Yazid Shammout (Palestinian community), and the artist.

Die Veranstaltung findet in englischer Sprache statt.

Die Teilnahme ist kostenfrei.

Kooperation mit Palästinensische Gemeinde Deutschland – Hannover e.V.