In the mid-1970s, Saul Bellow visited Israel and To Jerusalem and Back is his account of his time there. Immersing himself in its landscape and culture, he records the opinions, passions and dreams of Israelis of varying viewpoints - from Prime Minister Rabin, novelist Amos Oz and the editor of an Arab-language newspaper to a kibbutznik escaped from the Warsaw ghetto and the barber at Bellow's hotel.
Through meditations steeped in history and literature he adds his own reflections on being Jewish in the twentieth century. Bellow's exploration of a beautiful and troubled city is a powerful testament to the unique spirit and challenges of Israel, its history and its future.
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Hebrew Book Week in Jerusalem is back in the Liberty Bell Park. image Shavuah Hasefer. Thousands of books and at least one hot-pot are ready for. Hebrew book week picture. Shavuah Hasefer, the annual Hebrew book
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Hebrew Book Week is Here! This year it will run for 11 days from 5th to 15th June 2013. Poster Advertising Hebrew Book Week in Jerusalem. It all began back in 1926, when Bracha Peli, founder of Masada Press held a one
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Now that I can finally sit back with some objectivity and truly look at it, This Year In Jerusalem really is a great book. The story of two friends, divided by geography and betrayal. Set in both Isreal and the USA, it's a story of
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