Tag: National Library Of Israel

In this episode of Unorthodox, the hosts discuss various topics including the kosher status of green eggs and ham, share podcast recommendations from audio producer Arielle Nissenblatt, and interview Andrea Wakefield, co-owner of an Italian restaurant.
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.
The new translation of Franz Kafka’s diaries offers insights into his evolving views on Judaism, highlighting his fascination with Jewish culture and his critical observations on fellow Jews.
The article explores the enigmatic figure of Monsieur Chouchani, a mysterious teacher who had a profound impact on significant Jewish intellectuals such as Elie Wiesel, Emmanuel Levinas, and Shalom Rosenberg.
The book "Graven Images" explores the drawings and sketches of the famous writer Franz Kafka, which were previously overlooked and undiscovered.
Rabbi Shmuel Ashkenazi, a prominent scholar and bibliographer in Jerusalem, passed away at the age of 98 due to COVID-19 complications.
Mark Lilla, a Columbia University Professor, shares insights from his book "The Once and Future Liberal: After Identity Politics" during the National Library of Israel's Global Forum, discussing the failures of progressive politics and proposing steps for the liberal left to reinvent itself.
Eva Hoffe, who recently passed away at 84, was involved in a high-profile legal battle in Israel over Franz Kafka's manuscripts.
An exhibit in New York, "Romance and Reason: Islamic Transformations of the Classical Past," showcases over 70 Islamic manuscripts from the National Library of Israel.
In the 11th century, a Jewish man from Afghanistan named Yair faced personal and financial struggles, seeking advice from his family's patriarch and brother-in-law.