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A living tribute to the work of the late Hadar Goldin

Red Line Festival 2025

A living tribute to the work of the late Hadar Goldin - drawings, texts, and a personal voice returning to the stage

Kolben Dance Company invites you to take part in the Red Line Festival 2025 –
a unique artistic and social initiative, held this year as a living tribute to the work of the late Hadar Goldin, who was returned to Israel after being held by Hamas for 11 years.
This choice adds an additional layer of meaning to the festival: bringing Hadar’s voice back into the public space, and creating a human, artistic encounter that connects memory, creation, and life.

The work of Hadar Goldin – the heart of the festival

Throughout the festival spaces, an exhibition of drawings and writings from the work of the late Hadar Goldin will be presented.
The festival allows his creative voice to continue to be heard and present.

What’s happening at the festival?

On December 28–29, at the Menora Complex in Jerusalem (free admission), two days of live fusion between contemporary dance and spoken word will take place.
Dancers, performers, and spoken-word artists meet on one stage, creating an experience that is immediate, powerful, and deeply alive.

At the opening event on December 28 at 18:00, in the presence of the family, Hadar Goldin’s brother, Hemi Goldin – a former dancer and graduate of the Kolben Dance School – will present a personal and moving spoken-word piece, written especially for the festival.

This is an event that brings together body and word, the personal and the public, memory and a living, breathing present.

Why is your support important?

Kolben Dance Company has taken upon itself the mission of expanding the spectrum of dance beyond the stage,
bringing high-quality, accessible art to diverse audiences across Jerusalem –
young people, residents of the urban periphery, underserved populations, and communities that rarely encounter contemporary art.

Your support enables:

The continuation of the journey to bring the creative voice of the late Hadar Goldin into the public sphere
Groundbreaking interdisciplinary collaborations
Empowering young artists and local creators
Strengthening community and fostering human connection in a complex and fragile city

Especially in Jerusalem – a city where cultures, neighborhoods, and voices intersect –
the existence of a cross-community artistic space is of immense importance.
Such a space allows for closeness, dialogue, and hope.

By supporting the festival, you enable us to continue creating a living, open, and accessible space for all –

and to echo the work of the late Hadar Goldin not only as memory, but as a living action.

We invite you to become partners in a creative, human, and local journey –
one that continues to take shape together with you.

Questions about supporting the festival? We’re here for you.

You are welcome to contact us with any questions regarding donations, partnerships, or support:

[email protected]
(CEO of the Association – Zvika Monsongo)

Starting from a donation level of 1,000 NIS, donors are invited to enjoy unique experiences that offer direct access to the artistic work of the company:

Invitations to celebratory receptions and festive gatherings with the company members
Meetings with the creator, Prof. Amir Kolben
Access to closed rehearsals
Ongoing discounts for all company performances
Participation in dance classes at the studio

Donors contributing over 5,000 NIS will enjoy additional events and the opportunity to support projects that are close to their hearts.

For more information about support tracks and projects:
Zvika Monsongo | +972 52-699-9141 | [email protected]