Encounter Israeli society through the pens of Israel’s leading writers, discovering voices that are original, frank, contemporary, and heartfelt. This 10-lesson course takes you on a literary journey offering a fresh and fascinating examination of Israeli society. Together, learners will read poetry and prose that is challenging and self-critical, gaining insights into the Israeli national psyche through written reflections on themes including longing for Zion, War, Peace, Immigration, Land and Identity. Learners will interpret, analyze, and simply appreciate the works of classic Israeli writers such as Leah Goldberg, Yehuda Amichai, Dalia Ravikovitch and Amos Oz, as well as voices from outside the mainstream that have emerged and paint a multidimensional picture of a proud and complex nation. 

Classes will meet at HarHashem from 6:00-7:30. Drinks and snacks provided, please feel free to bring your own dinner.

The cost of this course will be $50

Lesson 6 - From the Four Corners: Immigrants Write Themselves into Israeli Society - January 16

Lesson 7 - The Clash Between Land and Identities - January 30

Lesson 8 - Pro Patria Mori: War and Its Impact - February 6

Lesson 9 - Yearning For Peace - February 13

Lesson 10 - On a Personal Note - February 20