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The FINDING ELIJAH PROJECT - You are invited to attend our free workshop on dealing with trauma and hate, and our two performances that offer a Story Play that deals with creative and thoughtful ways to respond to all forms of hate, including antisemitism. We venture some into issues on Israel Palestine, but with a human rather than political view.

Performances

Finding Elijah: A Play on ending hate, and seeking justice

Performance and Workshop in April 2026

Free Workshop: April 16th, 7-9 pm

dealing with an overview on sources of hate and racism while also working on developing healthy personal reactions and community action. Specifics include some learning on Jewish teachings on embodiment and trauma, along with:

· Recognizing and releasing embodied trauma
· simple movement techniques for healthy physical responses
· Creative movement for transformation of self and community.

WWorking with attention to your own embodied experience you will learn how to take more effective action in your community toward ending hate.

register at eventbrite , or email cialuna13@gmail.com (registration preferred)

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Performances: Saturday April 18, 7:30 pm & Sunday April 19, 2:00 pm

Discussion session follows the Sunday show

All events are at the PHOENIX THEATER, 2605 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55408

$20-$35 sliding scale (no one turned away for lack of funds)

Tickets available on Eventbrite

In Jewish folklore the biblical prophet Elijah wanders the earth to provide justice, compassion, and healing in times of distress. These are indeed distressing times. Project explores Elijah throughout Jewish history in moments of antisemitism, injustice, and the often-broken discourse around Israel-Palestine.

Performers include:

Cia Sautter - Dancer, Storyteller, Workshop leader, has a Ph.D in Religion and the Arts, and training in movement and healing.
Stories by Howard Lieberman; Musical arrangement by Tzipporah Music
Ari Hoptman, Storytelling
Tali Levine, Song leader, with Jesse Simon - Percussion; Flamenco Musicians David Greenberg and Ross Fellrath