Hebrew Poetry

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Yehuda Amichai and the Jerusalem of the Middle

Amichai Chasson in Jewish Review of Books · 30 Sep

Amichai Chasson's article delves into the profound relationship between Yehuda Amichai and Jerusalem, exploring how the city permeated his poetry and life.

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Living in an Old Book with Poet Haim Gouri (1923-2018)

Wendy Zierler in Lehrhaus · 3 Jun

Haim Gouri's poem "I Live at This Time in an Old Book" reflects on living in an old country intertwined with Jewish history, exploring themes of old age, hope, and the eternal struggle of the Jewish people.

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The Silencing of the Jewish Poet

Maxim D. Shrayer in Tablet · 17 Apr

In February 2024, a study was conducted with 90 Jewish poets and translators, focusing on the definition of Jewish poetry in contemporary America and the reception of Jewish poets in the literary world post-Oct.

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Lost Literary Worlds: A Review of David Torollo’s edition of Yedaya ha-Penini’s Sefer ha-Pardes

Tamar Ron Marvin in Lehrhaus · 31 Aug 2023

The article discusses the recently published critical edition and English translation of Sefer ha-Pardes by Yedaya ha-Penini, a lesser-known figure from medieval Provence.

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Letters, Summer 2023

Jewish Review of Books · 10 Jul 2023

In the first letter, the writer discusses the importance of an outsider's perspective in Israeli politics and policy-making.

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Finding Refuge

Sources · 28 Apr 2022

Israeli poet Vaan Nguyen, daughter of Vietnamese refugees who received Israeli citizenship after being rescued at sea, grapples with themes of displacement and cultural otherness in her poetry collection, *The Truffle Eye*.

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An Interview with Peter Cole

Sources · 6 Oct 2021

In this insightful interview, poet Peter Cole discusses how his life and work embody the tension and richness of existing between America and Israel.

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Psalms No More

A.J. Berkovitz in Tablet · 8 Jan 2021

The author expresses their dislike and confusion towards the book of Psalms, even as it gains popularity during the pandemic.

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A Complex Network of Pipes

Hillel Halkin in Jewish Review of Books · 7 Jan 2018

The text explores a newly discovered poem by Yehuda Amichai and reflects on his unique poetic style that intertwines scientific and poetic perspectives.

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Like an Echo of Silence

Shoshana Olidort in Jewish Review of Books · 18 Sep 2017

The discussion delves into the late Hebrew poet Lea Goldberg's work, focusing on her later poems as a departure from traditional forms and a reflection of her existential solitude.

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The Poetry of the Land

Tzvi Novick in Lehrhaus · 2 May 2017

The modern Hebrew poems "Kinneret" by Rachel Bluwstein and "Pine" by Leah Goldberg, featured on Israel's new 20- and 100-shekel notes, explore nature and time, using apostrophe to address elements of nature and reflect on youth.

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Eight Poetic Fragments by Avraham ben Yizhak

Avraham ben Yizhak in Jewish Review of Books · 23 Jun 2016

Avraham ben Yizhak, also known as Abraham Sonne, was a renowned Jewish poet who introduced European modernism into Hebrew verse with his 12 influential poems.

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A Fraternal Note

James Reiss in Jewish Review of Books · 29 Mar 2016

Reuven Ben-Yosef, a poet who emigrated to Israel and changed his name from Robert Eliot Reiss, is remembered by his brother James through a collection of his posthumously published poems translated by Michael Weingrad.

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A Cipher and His Songs

Michael Weingrad in Jewish Review of Books · 28 Dec 2015

Avraham Halfi, a lesser-known but influential Israeli poet whose works were often sung by Arik Einstein, is the subject of the recent documentary "Chayav melei shir: sipuro shel Avraham Halfi."

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The Body in Verse

Isaac Israeli in Jewish Review of Books · 27 Feb 2013

In a discussion of the intertwining of medicine and poetry in medieval times, various Jewish authors are highlighted for their poetic works relating to the human body and medical practice.

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Letters, Winter 2013

Jewish Review of Books · 27 Feb 2013

Robert Whitehill-Bashan responds to Hillel Halkin's review, pointing out Halkin's oversight of his Hebrew poetry work spanning several decades, despite being acknowledged in Alan Mintz's book.

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