An event to raise awareness and offer pathways to staying informed, engaged, and active.

The event includes a staged reading of "How to Remain A Humanist after a Massacre in 17 Steps" by Maya Arad Yasur and translated by Shir Freibach. There will then be readings of works by acclaimed Palestinian Poets Rashid Hussein, Taha Muhammad Ali, and Mahmud Darwish, followed by a panel discussion from CU Boulder faculty.

• March 10, 7:30 p.m.
• Roe Green Theatre, CU Boulder

What to Expect

The 20-minute play "How to Remain a Humanist after a Massacre in 17 Steps" opens with a prologue set on the morning of October 7th, 2023. It then sharply transforms to a ‘how to’ course in maintaining humanity in the aftermath of barbarism, poignantly capturing the critical moment when everything changed for the people of Israel, Gaza, and way beyond, enforcing that essential reminder — ‘There are mothers on both sides.’  The play has been presented broadly in Europe, generating a widespread and profound emotional response. 

Featuring a cast of CU Boulder staff, faculty, and students.

Poetry Readings

After the play, readings of poignant poems by Palestinian writers:

• Taha Muhammad Ali (1931 - 2011)
• Rashid Hussein (1936 - 1997)
• Mahmud Darwish (Palestinian National Poet, 1941 - 2008)
• Refaat Alareer (1979 - 2023), who was killed in an IDF airstrike on December 6th, days after writing his renowned poem If I Must Die.

Setting the stage for a crucial Panel Discussion about the world’s most combustible conflict with CU Faculty and Students.

Panel Discussion

The panel discussion features the following panelists:

• Dr. Hilary Falb Kalisman, Ph.D, Director of Graduate Studies for the Program in Jewish Studies
• Dr. Karim Mattar, Associate Professor of English 
• Dr. Michael D. English, Director of the Peace, Conflict, and Security Program

RSVP required: https://cvent.me/rLER7P

Learn more here: https://www.colorado.edu/cha/standing-humanity-gaza-israel