Set in the living room of an elderly Israeli couple on the fateful morning of October 7th, the play follows Rivkaleh and Eliyahu, of the founding generation of the state of Israel. Their fervent desire to contribute in combat clashes with the limitations of their advanced age. In a spirit of the absurd, they attempt to decipher reality: they don\u2019t understand why time has stopped, where the grocery store has gone, or what is the burnt smell permeating their living room. Their personal memories mix with the collective ones, as they cling to their enduring love story in the face of loss and trauma. Thus the play illuminates the emotional and psychological landscape of Israel today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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