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We must continue to support Israel’s war — and honestly grapple with tough questions from critics

Yehuda Kurtzer in Forward · 29 Jan

The author reflects on his initial support for Israel's war in Gaza and grapples with the tough questions raised by critics.

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The Israel-Hamas War Through the Eyes of an Israeli Writer with Fania Oz Salzberger and Amy E. Schwartz

Moment in Moment · 25 Oct 2023

In this discussion, Israeli writer Fania Oz-Salzberger, known for her book "Jews and Words," talks about how she and other Israelis are dealing with the current war between Israel and Hamas.

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AMOS OZ

Jewish Lives · 23 Oct 2023

Amos Oz, who passed away in 2018, was a highly esteemed Israeli writer and a leading candidate for the Nobel Prize in Literature.

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'You just feel devastated; people are leaving in a state of complete depression' — the view on the ground from a poet in Israel

ALanger in Forward · 24 Jul 2023

The recent judicial overhaul in Israel has had a profound impact on writers in the country, with many seeing it as a pivotal moment.

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The Wizard of Words and the Baggy Monster: Rereading Amos Oz’s A Tale of Love and Darkness

Ruby Namdar in Jewish Review of Books · 16 Sep 2020

Amos Oz's memoir, A Tale of Love and Darkness, was able to re-endeared him to readers around the world, despite its uneven literary texture and lack of structure.

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From the Vault: Vox Tablet with Amos Oz

Unorthodox · 28 Dec 2018

Tablet released a podcast episode from 2013 featuring an interview with the late Jewish writer Amos Oz, conducted by Daniel Estrin.

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From the Vault: Vox Tablet with Amos Oz

Unorthodox · 28 Dec 2018

This episode is a rebroadcast of a 2013 interview with renowned Israeli author Amos Oz, who passed away on December 28, 2018.

0 Literature Israel

Equine Ambles into a Watering Hole: An Interview with Jessica Cohen

Rachel Scheinerman in Jewish Review of Books · 12 Jun 2018

Translator Jessica Cohen, who shared the 2017 Man Booker International Prize with David Grossman for translating "A Horse Walks into a Bar," discusses the complexities of translating Hebrew literature.

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Seven Jews Who Should Win the Nobel Prize in Literature This Week (But Probably Won’t)

Liel Leibovitz in Tablet · 2 Oct 2017

The text discusses the anticipation surrounding the announcement of the Nobel Prize in Literature, highlighting several Jewish authors who are considered deserving of the honor.

0 Politics Culture

The “Portmania” Edition

Promised Podcast · 24 Sep 2015

Allison, Don, and Noah discuss the government's proposals to increase penalties for stone-throwing after a tragic death, questioning how to handle children pelting with dangerous projectiles during protests.

0 Literature Education

Jews and words: A millennia-long love story

Tel Aviv Review · 12 Sep 2014

Dr. Fania Oz-Salzberger, a historian at Haifa University and a prominent intellectual in Israel, discusses the book "Jews and Words," co-authored with her father Amos Oz, a renowned Israeli novelist, emphasizing the significance of words to Jews throughout history.

0 Israel Politics

'What's the blockade about?' edition

Promised Podcast · 7 Aug 2014

Ilene, Don, and Noah discuss the purpose and impact of Israel's blockade on Gaza, questioning its effectiveness and consequences.

0 Literature Israel

Love and War

Alan Mintz in Jewish Review of Books · 27 Feb 2013

David Grossman's novel "To The End of The Land" is a powerful exploration of love, loss, and family bonds set against the backdrop of military conflict in Israel.

0 History Israel

The Kibbutz and the State

Anita Shapira in Jewish Review of Books · 27 Feb 2013

The text explores the historical relationship between the kibbutz movement and the State of Israel, detailing the challenges faced by the kibbutzim since the country's independence in 1948.

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