Barzakh

Barzakh A new bookshop and café in Hamra, providing a quiet escape from the city during the day, and hosting

How do we not lose hope? How and what do we prioritize when everything seems horrible? How do we stay sane? What do we d...
03/05/2026

How do we not lose hope?

How and what do we prioritize when everything seems horrible?

How do we stay sane?

What do we deal with rage/burnout/confusion?

For those who feel deeply affected by the current situation of our land...

who want to do more or change something...

and for those who are doing too much and everyone in between...

this is a grassroots, emergent space.

When: Tuesday, May 5
Time : 7 pm

Where: Barzahk, Hamra

It will be:



a safe space for questions, discussion, and sharing feelings

A drop-in gathering which is currently bi-weekly

A place for community-building, support, resource-sharing, and actually doing.



We are far stronger when we have like-minded people to connect with.



Facilitated by Samar Zebian, cognitive scientist, meditation teacher, and community weaver; and Natalie Karneef, meditation teacher, community builder and activist.

(We welcome and encourage additional facilitators in the future!)



In Arabic and English with translation.



Free, although purchase of food or drink at the venue is encouraged to show our appreciation for the space.

How can I not lose hope? How and what do I prioritize when everything seems horrible? How do I stay sane? What do I do w...
17/04/2026

How can I not lose hope?

How and what do I prioritize when everything seems horrible?

How do I stay sane?

What do I do with my rage/burnout/confusion?

For those who feel deeply affected by the current situation on our land...

who want to do more or change something...

and for those who are doing too much and everyone in between...

this is a grassroots, emergent space.

When: Tuesday, April 21
Time : 7 pm

Where: Barzahk, Hamra

It will be:



a safe space for questions, discussion, and sharing feelings

A drop-in, one-off gathering with the potential to expand into a regular container

A place for community-building, support, resource-sharing, and actually doing.



We are far stronger when we have like-minded people to connect with.



Facilitated by Samar Zebian, cognitive scientist, meditation teacher, and community weaver; and Natalie Karneef, meditation teacher, community builder and activist.

(We welcome and encourage additional facilitators in the future!)



In Arabic and English with translation.



Free, although purchase of food or drink at the venue is encouraged to show our appreciation for the space.

Dearest friends and community, We are heartbroken to be right where we were 2 years ago, but same as before we cannot si...
03/03/2026

Dearest friends and community,

We are heartbroken to be right where we were 2 years ago, but same as before we cannot sit idle.
The number of displaced people in Lebanon is increasing daily so we have started the aid initiative again to provide them with food during the holy month of ramadan.

We are taking any and all donations, from raw materials, blankets, mattresses, any amount of money will help.

We plan to continue these efforts, but we urgently need your support.

We aim to provide as many meals per day as possible, in addition to other vital supplies, through our staff and a devoted army of volunteers, and in collaboration with grassroots organizations and local businesses. Any contribution will make a difference. Donations can be made via a safe credit card payment or sent via Western Union.

Thank you, and in solidarity.
Barzakh team

For a link to donate through your credit card, please send a message with your pledge amount to (you can also send a donation directly via Western Union):

Khodor Al Akhdar
Operations Manager
[email protected]
+96170053547 (WhatsApp)

“How do I do more? How can I not lose hope? How and what do I prioritize when everything seems horrible? How do I stay s...
27/02/2026

“How do I do more? How can I not lose hope? How and what do I prioritize when everything seems horrible? How do I stay sane? What do I do with my burnout/rage/confusion?”

For those who want to do more activism or change something and those who are doing too much and everyone in between... this is a grassroots, emergent space.

It will be:

a safe space for questions
A drop-in, one-off gathering with the potential to expand into a regular container
A place for community-building, support, resource-sharing, and actually doing.

We are far stronger when we have others to connect with.

Facilitated by Samar Zebian, cognitive scientist, meditation teacher, and community weaver; and Natalie Karneef, meditation teacher, community builder and activist. (We welcome and encourage additional facilitators in the future!)

Tuesday, March 3 from 7-8:30pm

In Arabic and English with translation.

Join us for a book signing at Barzakh Bookshop on Saturday, February 28 at 4PM with Mai Serhan, author of “I Can Imagine...
26/02/2026

Join us for a book signing at Barzakh Bookshop on Saturday, February 28 at 4PM with Mai Serhan, author of “I Can Imagine It for Us: A Palestinian Daughter’s Memoir.”

In this powerful memoir, Serhan reflects on family, inheritance, exile, and what it means to imagine a shared future shaped by dignity and possibility. A deeply personal story of growing up Palestinian and holding on to hope.

This will be a book signing only — no talk or discussion.

We look forward to seeing you. ✨

Join us Sunday 15th of February, from 11 till 2, where you will learn recipes to impress your loved ones during the holi...
10/02/2026

Join us Sunday 15th of February, from 11 till 2, where you will learn recipes to impress your loved ones during the holidays !

The workshop is designed to be collaborative and we encourage interaction and knowledge-sharing with the rest of the participants. You’re welcome to try our speciality coffee!!
Most importantly we will end the workshop by eating the fruits of our labor!

Registration is required due to limited seats. The participation fee is 15$. Please message us on our socials or our WhatsApp number +961 78 909 472 .

Our space is equipped for and welcomes wheelchair users.

Wednesday evening 11th of February “Frida and the tribe” Carried by her two pillars of rhythm and soul, Patrick (.w.g.a_...
03/02/2026

Wednesday evening 11th of February

“Frida and the tribe”

Carried by her two pillars of rhythm and soul, Patrick (.w.g.a_) & Patrick (),
Frida invites us into another evening of music, elevation, and heart-opening tunes.

Her music weaves together all the genres that make her soul happy and her body move, from balads that soften the chest
to grooves that wake up the feet,
and everything in between.

This concert is an invitation to be fully here, rooted in the now,
connected to the moment and to everything around us - and to let the music do what it does best:
open, lift, and transform.

We’ll also be joined by guest musicians, opening the songs into new textures and fresh conversations. Expect incredible artists, even more incredible humans ;)
Shall we tell you who they are…
or keep the magic as a surprise?
Tell us in the comments ✨

Doors open 8:30 PM
Concert starts 9:00 PM

Band charge 15$

Limited seating. Early reservation is strongly recommended. Please write to us on our Facebook or Instagram page for booking.
For tickets payment it can be at Barzakh space or Whish application

Our place is equipped and welcomes physically challenged

مساء الجمعه ٦ شباط Friday evening 6th of February “باللحم الحَي”ليلة راب وعتابا مع جعفر الطفّار، دي جي وائل والخال مصطفى...
03/02/2026

مساء الجمعه ٦ شباط

Friday evening 6th of February

“باللحم الحَي”
ليلة راب وعتابا مع جعفر الطفّار، دي جي وائل والخال مصطفى خضر على العود.

“​Flesh & Blood”
​A raw, unfiltered night of Rap and “Ataba” featuring Jaafar Al-Touffar, alongside DJ Wael and Al-Khal Mustafa Khodor on the Oud.

الابواب تفتح عند الساعه ٨:٣٠
وتقفل عند الساعه ٩:٠٠
و تبدأ الحفله بعدها
رسم الفرقه : 15$

المقاعد محدوده و لذلك نرحب بالحجوزات
المكان مجهز و مرحب لذوي الاحتياجات الخاصه

للحجز الرجاء التواصل معنا على وسائل التواصل الاجتماعي او على ٧٨/٩٠٩٤٧٢، الحجز من خلال الدفع في المساحه او عبر تطبيق Whish

Doors open 8:30 PM
Concert starts 9:00 PM

Band charge 15$

Limited seating. Early reservations are strongly recommended. Please contact us on our Facebook or Instagram page for bookings.
For ticket payment : it can be in person or through Whish application.

Our place is equipped and welcomes physically challenged

هذا الاحد ، انضمّوا إلينا في ورشة عملٍ للمبتدئين، مخصّصة للتطريز الفلسطينيّ، مع نسرين خطّاب. ولدت نسرين في لبنان حيث تعي...
03/02/2026

هذا الاحد ، انضمّوا إلينا في ورشة عملٍ للمبتدئين، مخصّصة للتطريز الفلسطينيّ، مع نسرين خطّاب.

ولدت نسرين في لبنان حيث تعيش في مخيم عين الحلوة. تعود جذور عائلتها إلى قرية صفّوريه الفلسطينية المهجّرة عام ١٩٤٨. تجمع نسرين في فنّها ما بين التراث والحداثة وتستلهم تصميماتها من تاريخ التطريز الفلسطيني الشعبي وتعتزّ بأن يكون في أعمالها امتداد لما ابتدعته نساء بلادها.

ويمكنكم الاطّلاع على أعمالها هنا: ‪‪‪‬‬‬
أو على برزخ.

التّوقيت: الاحد ، ٨ من شباط ، من السّاعة الحادية عشرة حتّى الواحده بعد الظّهر
رسمُ المشاركة: ١٠ دولار

الأماكن محدودة. للتسجيل بورشة العمل يرجى التّواصل معنا على هذه الصفحة عبر ترك رسالةٍ مباشرة، ولا تنسوا أن تتركوا أرقام هواتفكم ومعلوماتكم الشّخصيّة. الخبرة السّابقة غير ضرورية.

ستجري الجلسة باللغة العربيّة. وفضاؤنا يسهلُ الوصول إليه بالكرسيّ المتحرّك.

Join us this Sunday for a beginner’s Palestinian embroidery workshop led by Nisreen Khattab!

Nisreen is from Saffuriyya, Al Nasra in Palestine and lives in Ain El Hilweh. She designs and sews heritage items for the modern era. You can see more of her ‪‬at‬at‬at‬at‬at‬at‬at or at Barzakh.

Time: Sunday ,8th of February, 11 am to 1 pm
Charge: $10

Places are limited! Register via DM or 78/909472 with your name and contact info. No prior experience is needed.

This workshop is led mainly in Arabic. We welcome and provide wheelchair access.

ندعوكم يوم الثلاثاء في ٢٧ كانون الثاني عند الساعه السادسه مساءً لحفل توقيع كتاب “ أفيون و حرير “ للكاتب أدهم السيد:“أستا...
25/01/2026

ندعوكم يوم الثلاثاء في ٢٧ كانون الثاني عند الساعه السادسه مساءً لحفل توقيع كتاب “ أفيون و حرير “ للكاتب أدهم السيد:

“أستاذ مساعد في جامعة “زيجيانغ غونغشانغ” (Zhejiang Gongshang) وباحث أول في معهد دراسات شرق آسيا.
• التكوين العلمي: حاصل على دكتوراه في الاقتصاد من جامعة وسط الصين للعلوم والتكنولوجيا في ووهان، وماجستير في الإحصاء الرياضي من الجامعة نفسها، وإجازة في الرياضيات التطبيقية من كلية العلوم في الجامعة اللبنانية.
• الخبرة البحثية: تتركز أبحاثه على التنمية الاقتصادية، العلاقات الدولية، والاقتصاد السياسي، مع تركيز خاص على التجربة الصينية ومنطقة الشرق الأوسط.
• التقدير الدولي: أختير في اللائحة القصيرة (10 من أصل 3000) لجائزة “أوركيد” (Orchid Awards) لعام 2025 بصفته “سفير صداقة”، وهي من أرفع الجوائز التي تمنحها الصين للشخصيات الأجنبية المؤثرة. كما اختير كسفير لعدة جامعات ومؤسسات صينية.

Address

Hamra Street, Assaf Building, 1st Floor
Beirut

Opening Hours

Monday 09:00 - 22:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 22:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 22:00
Thursday 09:00 - 22:00
Friday 09:00 - 22:00
Saturday 09:00 - 22:00
Sunday 09:00 - 22:00

Telephone

+96178909472

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