(haipo) – A fundraising event for Maxim Harkin, the abductee who was returned from Gaza after 738 days in Hamas captivity, will be held on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at the Beat Club – Carmel Center. The "Hai Pa" system is also reaching out and volunteering to help with Maxim's rehabilitation.
A combination of art, hope and one big community embrace, the Haifa Beat Club
On February 25, 2026, a particularly festive and exciting event will be held at the Beat Club in Haifa as part of the play "Maya Junior," the successful pop comedy about the world of high-tech, big dreams, and the pursuit of the impossible.
The event will be entirely dedicated to the rehabilitation of Maxim Harkin, the friend and subordinate of the show's creator Ahikam Tzipkis, who was kidnapped on October 7, 2023 and returned after many months in captivity.
A show that was born from a dream and took on a deep meaning
"Maya Junior", a work by Ahikam Tsipkis and Yuval Shai Michaelis, brings to the stage a world full of rhythm, humor, and growing pains of young people trying to break into the high-tech world, a place where big dreams meet difficult realities.
Maxim, who studied computer science and was on his way to becoming a true "junior," was a living inspiration for the creators. Throughout the past year, in performances at Habima and the Haifa Theater, he was left Empty chair For him, and at the end, Ahikam would share Maxim's story with the audience and send hope towards Gaza.
Now that he's back home, the show takes on a new beating heart: unity, healing, and true community support.
Special fundraising event – for Maxim's rehabilitation
Now, after his return from captivity, a special fundraising event is being held for Maxim's rehabilitation – the event is an opportunity to give back.
This is an evening that combines art, music, laughter and excitement, all for one purpose: Hug Maxim and help him on his way back to life.
To purchase a ticket
pressure "Maya Junior" | A festive evening for Maxim Harkin
For details and reservations: 052-4508722
I purchased for me and my husband.
Looks like a funny performance and a worthy cause, well done!