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A Unique Jewish Story from Libya:
A Journey from Suffering and Loss to Joy and Success
Sunday, September 7
USA 12:00 pm PT / 3:00 pm ET
UK 8:00 pm / France 9:00 pm / Israel 10:00 pm
The talk will last approximately 90 minutes
About this talk
David Gerbi's life is a journey of exile, memory, and resilience. Born into a Jewish family in Tripoli, Libya, he fled to Italy after the 1967 anti-Jewish pogroms. As a young refugee, he faced disorientation but also discovered inner strength. Inspired by his heritage and the need to heal transgenerational trauma, he became a Jungian analyst and psychotherapist. In 2002, he returned to Libya, where he found the Jewish cemetery destroyed and met his aunt—the last Jew in Libya. After months of negotiation with Gaddafi's regime, he brought her safely to Italy.
For over two decades, David has worked to preserve the memory and dignity of Libyan Jews through therapy, activism, theatre, and a digital memorial, sharing their history with the world. While telling his own story, David also sheds light on the heritage, culture, and history of the Jews of Libya.
About David
Dr. David Gerbi, born in 1955, is a Jungian psychologist, psychotherapist, analyst, and writer. An Italian and Spanish citizen of Libyan Jewish descent, he has dedicated his life to peace-building and preserving Jewish heritage in Libya. Appointed as a UNHCR Witness of Peace in Rome (2004) and Ambassador for Peace in South Africa (2007), he played a key role in restoring Libya–U.S. relations in 2002. He collaborates with the Italian Embassy in Tripoli and the U.S. State Department on stability projects. In 2023 he promoted the Abraham Accords between Libya and Israel.
Dr. Gerbi currently serves as a representative of the World Organization of Libyan Jews, as a representative of the Supreme Council of Amazigh of Libya and as a representative of the Italian-Libyan Culture Commission. He is the founder of Astrel.org, a virtual cemetery of Libyan Jews, and he is a former president of ASTREL, promoting the preservation of Libyan Jewish cultural and religious heritage.
RECORDING INFORMATION
This talk will be recorded and shared with registrants the day after.
It will be available for 3 days, and 7 days for members.
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You will be asked to select one of these options:
General admission - $18
Supported admission - $9
Sponsor this talk - $36
With your contribution, you will also be donating to Harif, an association of the Jews from the MENA, preserving the history and culture of Jews from the Middle East & North Africa
