"The Rebels" is an exciting and humorous drama theater play by Amnon Levy, directed by Yehezkel Lazarov. In Mea Shearim, a group of women decides to rebel against the community leaders to save one of their own from an unhappy marriage by refusing their husbands. The show follows the daring battle of women from the ultra-Orthodox community for equality and mutual support, despite ostracism and persecution by the men.
By: Amnon Levy
Directed by: Yehezkel Lazarov
In the Mea Shearim neighborhood, a group of women decided to rebel against the leadership of their community to save one of their own from a miserable and violent marriage. They use the only ancient and effective weapon at their disposal: abstaining from their husbands. They refuse to go to the mikveh and initiate a course of avoiding marital relations until their friend is freed from the bondage of her marriage.
"The Rebels" is an emotional and funny drama by Amnon Levy, which brings a women's struggle for equality in the most unexpected place. The women of the ultra-Orthodox neighborhood decide that the value of mutual assistance to a woman in distress outweighs even the commandment to be fruitful and multiply. They bravely confront the men, endure boycotts and persecution, and still continue their fight despite the heavy price.
Actors: Shlomo Bar'aba, Rona-Lee Shimon, Gil Frank, Tali Sharon, Nati Kluger, Noa Rabinovitz, Meir Toledano, Gil Weiss
Photo Credit: Studio TOMIX