Israeli Literature

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One Book, One Hadassah: ‘On Her Own’ by Lihi Lapid

Arielle Kaplan in Hadassah · 19 Sep

Lihi Lapid, an acclaimed Israeli novelist and advocate, will be discussing her book "On Her Own" on October 30 as part of Hadassah Magazine's "One Book, One Hadassah" series.

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Only Disconnect

Marco Roth in Tablet · 16 Sep

Marco Roth's article explores the novels 'The Coin' by Yasmin Zaher and 'The Scream' by Mayaan Eitan, which delve into the existential disorientation of young women navigating the cultural contradictions of late capitalism.

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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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How Jessica Cohen became the go-to English translator of contemporary Israeli literature

Andrew Esensten in JTA · 20 May

Jessica Cohen has risen to prominence as the most sought-after Hebrew-to-English translator of contemporary Israeli literature.

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The Etgar Quiz no 266

Jewish Chronicle · 7 Apr

The text presents a quiz with questions related to Jewish and Israeli knowledge.

0 Politics Culture

The “Sidelocks & Sidearms?” Edition

Promised Podcast · 4 Apr

The episode delves into the evolving dynamics of Israeli society, exploring two major issues: the strategic shift in the hostage families' campaign for elections and the Supreme Court's decision impacting funding for Haredi yeshiva students.

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Etgar Keret is writing again — and teaching an AI chatbot to do it better

Jodi Rudoren in Forward · 8 Mar

Etgar Keret, a renowned Israeli writer, resumed writing after a period of writer's block following a traumatic event on Oct. 7.

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Readjusting Sights

Matti Friedman in Jewish Review of Books · 23 Jan

"Readjusting Sights" is a comparison between the experiences of two Israeli soldiers, Roi and Haim Sabato, during different wars.

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Inside the Israeli Psyche: 5 Hebrew Sayings That Say It All

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 26 Dec 2023

This article explores five Hebrew sayings that offer insight into the Israeli psyche.

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And the Bride Closed the Door by Ronit Matalon with Shulamit Reinharz

Moment in Moment · 6 Jun 2023

"And the Bride Closed the Door" by Ronit Matalon is a comedy that gives voice to Mizrahi women in Israel.

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Conversations We Love: Etgar Keret

Unholy: Two Jews on the News · 26 May 2023

Israeli literary figure Etgar Keret discusses defending democracy, storytelling, and heartwarming stories about his late mother in a recent interview.

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A Little Arabic within Our Hebrew

Meir Buzaglo in Jewish Review of Books · 18 Apr 2023

In "Rub Salt into Love," Israeli poet Almog Behar explores the intertwining of Hebrew and Arabic in his family history and writing.

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The Detective-Philosopher of Sderot

Jake Marmer in Tablet · 5 Jan 2023

The Lost Detective trilogy by Shimon Adaf is a fast-paced detective story set in the small town of Sderot, Israel, with profound political and social commentary.

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Israel's Dr. Fauci and Sally Rooney - with special guest Sharon Alroy-Preis

Unholy: Two Jews on the News · 22 Oct 2021

Dr. Sharon Alroy-Preis, Head of Public Health Services at Israel's Ministry of Health, is interviewed in this podcast episode, discussing her role in leading Israel's COVID-19 vaccination efforts and concerns about a potential fifth wave.

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Is Dune Better in Hebrew?

Raz Greenberg in Tablet · 20 Oct 2021

Emanuel Lottem, Israel's most prolific science fiction translator, is celebrated for his Hebrew translation of Frank Herbert's Dune.

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The Subterranean Brilliance of Rutu Modan’s ‘Tunnels’

Raz Greenberg in Tablet · 2 Mar 2021

Israeli artist Rutu Modan's graphic novel, Tunnels, tells the story of Nili and Broshi, children of a renowned archaeologist, who find themselves on opposite sides in a struggle for the Ark of the Covenant.

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Lives in Translation

Stuart Schoffman in Jewish Review of Books · 30 Jun 2020

"Lives in Translation" by Hillel Halkin is a book that explores the relationship between Hebrew literature, the Hebrew language, and Zionism.

0 Literature Politics

Israeli and Palestinian Literature as Critique

Tel Aviv Review · 17 Feb 2020

Dr. Kfir Cohen Lustig, Academic Director at The Van Leer Jerusalem Institute, delves into Israeli and Palestinian literature in his book, emphasizing the importance of the Marxist tradition in literary critique to illuminate globalization's impact.

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Israeli and Palestinian Literature as Critique

Tel Aviv Review · 17 Feb 2020

Dr. Kfir Cohen Lustig from The Van Leer Jerusalem Institute discusses his book on Israeli and Palestinian literature in the context of globalization and the Marxist tradition in literary criticism, offering a fresh perspective on these works.

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Love and Prizes: Ep 195

Unorthodox · 12 Sep 2019

This episode features a conversation with Israeli writer Etgar Keret about his new story collection, the influence of the Holocaust on his work, and cultural differences in reception between Israel and the U.S. Additionally, Henry G. Brinton, a Presbyterian pastor, discusses his career focus on interfaith initiatives and his new novel, 'City of Peace.

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Introducing the Tel Aviv Review of Books

Tel Aviv Review · 18 Aug 2019

The Tel Aviv Review of Books is a new online publication that provides English-language content such as book reviews, essays, literary criticism, fiction, and poetry to offer international readers insights into the Israeli literary scene.

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Introducing the Tel Aviv Review of Books

Tel Aviv Review · 18 Aug 2019

The Tel Aviv Review of Books is a new online English-language publication providing insights into the world of Israeli literature through book reviews, essays, criticism, fiction, and poetry.

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Words Winged With Light

Jeffrey Saks in Lehrhaus · 7 Jan 2019

Erez Biton, a blind Hebrew poet born to Moroccan-Jewish parents, has made significant contributions to Israeli literature, particularly within the Mizrahi community, exploring themes of displacement and identity.

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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 Holocaust Literature

Yiddish Heroism, Hebrew Tears

Dara Horn in Jewish Review of Books · 20 Dec 2018

"Black Honey, The Life and Poetry of Avraham Sutzkever" is a documentary highlighting the story of Avraham Sutzkever, a prominent Yiddish poet who survived the Holocaust and continued to create powerful work afterward.

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