Noa Baum to present "A Land Twice Promised"

Acclaimed Storyteller from Jerusalem

To Be Sponsored by Three Faiths

Saturday March 10: 7:15 PM at Temple B’rith Kodesh 2131 Elmwood Ave. Brighton

Rochester congregations of three faiths – Islamic, Jewish, and Christian – will jointly sponsor for the public on March 10 the acclaimed story teller, Noa Baum, who will present “A Land Twice Promised,” her insightful personal story about several Israeli and Palestinian women.

Ms. Baum, who was born and raised in Jerusalem , began a heartfelt dialogue with a Palestinian woman while living in the United States . “She weaves together their memories and their mothers’ stories, creating a moving testimony illuminating the complex and contradictory history and emotions that surround Jerusalem for Israelis and Palestinians alike,” according to the sponsors.

She will present her stories at:

7:15 p.m. , Saturday, March 10,

at Temple B’rith Kodesh at 2131 Elmwood Avenue.

There will be no admission charge.

The three sponsoring organizations are the Islamic Center of Rochester, Temple B’rith Kodesh, and Third Presbyterian Church.

“I believe that once you really get to know someone and hear their story – they can no longer be your enemy. This performance stems from my experience as an Israeli having a dialogue and friendship with a Palestinian woman,” said Ms. Baum.

“It was not an easy process. Building trust took many years. We spent hours arguing and disagreeing, struggling with the voices we grew up with, the narratives we believed were The Truth. We learned that a little compassion could go a long way. My hope is that the evening will encourage people to seek out ‘the other’ and listen to their story.”