Tag: Amos Oz

The author reflects on his initial support for Israel's war in Gaza and grapples with the tough questions raised by critics.
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.
Amos Oz, who passed away in 2018, was a highly esteemed Israeli writer and a leading candidate for the Nobel Prize in Literature.
The recent judicial overhaul in Israel has had a profound impact on writers in the country, with many seeing it as a pivotal moment.
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.
Tablet released a podcast episode from 2013 featuring an interview with the late Jewish writer Amos Oz, conducted by Daniel Estrin.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ilene, Don, and Noah discuss the purpose and impact of Israel's blockade on Gaza, questioning its effectiveness and consequences.
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.
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.