Hebrew Literature

Allan Nadler in Jewish Review of Books · 15 Jul

Noah Feldman's "A Tour Guide for the Perplexed" delves into the historical emergence of Hebrew literature in the nineteenth century designed to guide modernizing European Jews facing intellectual challenges.

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Remembering Arnold Band, a towering figure in Jewish studies

David N. Myers in Forward · 8 Jul

Arnold J. Band, a revered figure in Hebrew and Jewish literary studies, passed away at 94.

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Jeffrey Saks on the Genius of S.Y. Agnon

Tikvah · 28 Jun

Rabbi Jeffrey Saks discusses the literary genius of S.Y. Agnon, his significant role in the revival of modern Hebrew literature, and his intertextual engagement with traditional Jewish texts.

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The Israeli Diaspora Finds A Voice

Carlin Romano in Moment · 21 Mar

The text discusses the critique of the marginalization of Israeli women writers in contemporary Hebrew fiction, attributing some of the bias to Jewish religious tradition.

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English readers get their first taste of ‘the finest living author writing in Hebrew’

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA · 10 Mar

Israeli author Maya Arad's collection "The Hebrew Teacher" introduces English readers to her poignant novellas, set in the U.S. and centered on Israeli characters grappling with issues of Jewishness, Israeliness, and family dynamics.

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Can You See the Light and the Darkness?

Zach Truboff in Lehrhaus · 14 Dec 2023

This article discusses the contrasting perspectives of Rabbi Avraham Yitzchak Ha-Kohen Kook and Rabbi Shagar regarding the existence of light and darkness in the world.

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Etgar quiz no 247

Jewish Chronicle · 3 Nov 2023

This text is a quiz featuring questions related to Jewish history and culture.

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Israel’s War: What Happened, What’s Next

Liel Leibovitz in Tablet · 10 Oct 2023

In this discussion moderated by Liel Leibovitz, a panel of analysts from Tablet Magazine's Middle East team examines the recent devastating attacks in Israel and discusses the country's next steps.

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Tangled Truly

David Mikics in Jewish Review of Books · 18 Apr 2023

In Peter Cole's book "Draw Me After," the poet explores the meaning of Jewishness in relation to art, specifically drawing.

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Prime Ministers of the Book

Tevi Troy in Tablet · 21 Nov 2022

Israeli Prime Ministers David Ben-Gurion, Menachem Begin, and Benjamin Netanyahu are known for their love of books.

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Night at Meron

Yossi Schweig in Tablet · 18 May 2022

S. Yizhar, a pioneering figure in Hebrew literature, published his first story in 1938, marking a shift in Israeli literary circles as it reflected the perspective of Israeli-born Jewish writers eager to develop a new identity in contrast to the Diaspora.

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What is Yerushalmi Shekalim Doing in the Babylonian Talmud?

Tamara Morsel-Eisenberg in Lehrhaus · 23 Mar 2021

The Daf Yomi cycle, which involves daily Talmud learning, will soon be studying Tractate Shekalim, which is different from the usual Talmudic texts.

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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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Talmud as an Agent of Chaos: A Conversation with Ari Bergmann

18forty · 18 Mar 2020

In the text "Talmud as an Agent of Chaos: A Conversation with Ari Bergmann," the discussion likely explores how the Talmud, a central text in Judaism, can be perceived as a source of complexity and unpredictability rather than a fixed, orderly source of guidance.

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“I Am Building a City”: A Reflection for Agnon’s 50th Yahrtzeit

Jeffrey Saks in Lehrhaus · 5 Mar 2020

As we commemorate the fiftieth anniversary of S.Y. Agnon's death, his profound connection to his hometown of Buczacz is highlighted in his writings, particularly in his late masterpiece "A City in Its Fullness."

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Quarried in Air

Shai Secunda in Jewish Review of Books · 27 Mar 2019

"Quarried in Air" delves into the enigmatic and influential Jewish text Sefer Yeirah, also known as The Book of Creation, which explores the relationship between language, numbers, and the creation of the universe.

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Haim Be’er’s Language of the ‘Jewish Bookshelf’

Jeffrey Saks in Tablet · 21 Sep 2018

Haim Beer, an Israeli author whose work emphasizes Jewish sources and themes, has a newly translated vignette published in Tablet, showcasing his unique literary style that draws on traditional Jewish texts.

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Live from the 2018 AIS Conference: The ‘Berkeley School’ Approach to Hebrew Literature

Tel Aviv Review · 9 Jul 2018

At the 2018 AIS Conference, scholars Gilad Halpern, Prof. Chana Kronfeld, and Dr. Yael Segalovitz discussed methods to broaden the study of Hebrew literature beyond traditional boundaries, aiming to place it in a more diverse and inclusive literary context.

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Live from the 2018 AIS Conference: The ‘Berkeley School’ Approach to Hebrew Literature

Tel Aviv Review · 9 Jul 2018

At the 2018 AIS Conference, a plenary session featured a discussion on the Berkeley School's approach to Hebrew literature, aimed at expanding its study beyond traditional boundaries and exploring its connections to other literary traditions.

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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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An Ode to David Grossman

Ruby Namdar in Tablet · 14 Feb 2018

David Grossman has been a pivotal figure in modern Hebrew literature, beginning with his influential work in radio, progressing to remarkable literary achievements such as the novel \"See Under: Love,\" and cementing his status as a voice of secular, liberal Israeli society.

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The Ruined House (An Excerpt)

Ruby Namdar in Jewish Review of Books · 7 Jan 2018

Ruby Namdar's novel "The Ruined House" won the Sapir Prize in 2014, the first time awarded to a non-Israeli resident.

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On Agnonizing in English

Ruby Namdar in Jewish Review of Books · 28 Jun 2017

S. Y. Agnon is revered as one of the greatest Hebrew writers of all time, often compared to literary giants like Dante and Kafka.

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Reader, I Adopted Him

Alan Mintz in Jewish Review of Books · 28 Dec 2015

Maya Arad, a prominent Hebrew writer living outside Israel, creates novels that focus on the lives of the professional class rather than the typical big issues in Israeli literature like war or the Holocaust.

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Give Ear O Ye Heavens

Robert Alter in Jewish Review of Books · 17 Jun 2015

Benjamin Harshav, a renowned scholar of Hebrew and Yiddish literature, passed away at 86, leaving a significant legacy in literary studies.

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