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Tag: Kafka

0 Literature Philosophy

Interview | To & Fro Is a Conversation between Kafka and Midrash

Debby Waldman in Moment · 23 Sep

Leah Hager Cohen's novel, "To & Fro," ingeniously intertwines the lives of two twelve-year-old girls, Ani and Annamae, through a dual narrative that challenges conventional storytelling by having no clear beginning or end.

0 Israel History

Kafka at the International Court of Justice

Ruth R. Wisse in Tablet · 26 Jan

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is currently hearing a case where South Africa has accused Israel of committing genocide in response to Hamas' genocidal attacks.

0 Literature History

The Many Lives of Bruno Schulz

Tel Aviv Review · 15 Jan

Benjamin Balint explores the complex legacy of Bruno Schulz, a multifaceted figure whose life and work are caught in overlapping Polish, Ukrainian, and Jewish cultural histories.

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Exploring ‘The Archive’

Tablet Podcasts in Tablet · 13 Apr 2023

Unorthodox, a podcast, has started a new segment called "The Archive," where host Liel Leibovitz visits the National Library of Israel and talks with curators about their most prized items.

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The “Presidential Importunity” Edition

Promised Podcast · 16 Feb 2023

In this episode, Allison Kaplan Sommer, Sally Abed, and Noah Efron discuss two important topics and end with a heartwarming anecdote from Israel.

0 Politics Israel

The “Presidential Importunity” Edition

Promised Podcast · 16 Feb 2023

In the podcast episode titled "The Presidential Importunity Edition," Allison Kaplan Sommer, Sally Abed, and Noah Efron discuss President Herzog's recent important speech to the nation, questioning its impact and relevance.

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A Letter on Kafka

Ross Benjamin in Tablet · 19 Jan 2023

In this text, the author addresses a misunderstanding in Marco Roth's discussion of Franz Kafka's diaries.

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A Return to Kafka

Maxim D. Shrayer in Tablet · 26 Apr 2021

This text is a personal account of the author's experience navigating the bureaucratic process of collecting royalties from their Russian publishers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

0 Literature Israel

Can Anyone Own Kafka?

Tel Aviv Review · 27 May 2019

The ownership of Franz Kafka's papers is a complex and Kafkaesque issue, with Israel, a German archive, and a lady in Tel Aviv all claiming ownership.

0 Literature Israel

Can Anyone Own Kafka?

Tel Aviv Review · 27 May 2019

The ownership of Franz Kafka's papers is a complex and Kafka-esque tale involving Israel, a German archive, and an old lady in Tel Aviv.

0 Literature Jewish Law

A Return to Jewish Roots in Nicole Krauss’ Forest Dark

Na'amit Sturm Nagel in Lehrhaus · 8 Jan 2018

In "Forest Dark" by Nicole Krauss, the novel delves into Jewish literary traditions by exploring themes of identity, biblical allegories, and a search for meaning.