Poet and novelist Heba Al-Madhoun was an architect and educator, an avid collector of copperware, a passionate textiles artisan, and a loving wife and mother. In October of 2023 she was killed by an Israeli airstrike, alongside two of her four children, her sister and nephew.

Join us in honoring Heba’s memory and uplifting her surviving family at a reading of her poems, newly translated into English by a Boston community initiative.

The original Arabic poetry will be read by Heba’s husband, Jaser AbuMousa, and followed by a reading of the English translations.

The memorial will be accompanied by oudist and singer Layan Hawila.

RSVP by reserving your free ticket/s, and consider a suggested donation of $5 - $50 per attendee, 100% of which will go toward covering event costs and supporting Heba's surviving children.*

*When reserving your ticket, specify number of attendees. Click "CONTINUE" to access the donation menu and complete your registration. If you can’t attend the memorial, you may donate without reserving a ticket.

Be a Phoenix: A Tribute to Gazan Poet Heba Al-Madhoun

Sunday, June 7th, 3:30-5:30 PM at The Foundry, 101 Rogers St, Cambridge, MA 02142