Mishkenot shaananim writers festival

Italian author Erri De Luca to take part in International Writers Festival in Jerusalem

The festival, held with the support of the Jerusalem Foundation, will bring together prize-winning writers from around the world with leading Israeli authors, poets, journalists, and artists.

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ITALIAN AUTHOR Erri De Luca.
MICHEL HOUELLEBECQ at Kibbutz Be’eri last week.

Why Jerusalem Int'l Book Forum Prize winner Michel Houellebecq is drawn to Israel

Acclaimed French writer Michel Houellebecq accepts Jerusalem Prize at Mishkenot Sha’ananim days after visiting Kibbutz Be’eri.

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Jewish Czech-born German author Maxim Biller presents his latest book, ‘Mama Odessa,’ and talks about the role of the Jewish writer in Germany, post Oct. 7.

Jewish Czech-born German writer Maxim Biller stars in Jerusalem International Writers Festival

The Israeli literary community will be in high-profile attendance as well, with the likes of Dorit Rabinyan, Lihi Lapid, Bilha Ben-Eliyahu, and Bacol Serlui.

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JOHN IRVING (on screen) is interviewed by Ari Folman this week at the Jerusalem Writers Festival at Mishkenot Sha’ananim.

Bestselling author John Irving makes appearance at the Jerusalem Writers Festival

The author, who appeared on Zoom because he had just caught a case of COVID, had planned to attend the festival in person – and promised his interviewer to come to Israel when his health permitted.

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John Irving to attend the Jerusalem International Writers Festival

‘I was pro-Israel in 1981, and I’m not less pro-Israel now,’ says acclaimed novelist.

MAY 1, 2024ByHANNAH BROWN
John Irving

Swedish Iranian author, Iranian Israeli actor discuss challenges of diaspora identity

In a conversation with Charhi, Hashemzadeh Bonde discussed her family’s move from Iran to Sweden and the process of coming to terms with her multifaceted identity.

MAY 16, 2023ByCRYSTAL JONES/THE MEDIA LINE
(L-R) Author Golnaz Hashemzadeh Bonde and actor Liraz Charhi speak at the Jerusalem Writers Festival, May 10, 2023.

Jennifer Egan talks tech, freedom at Jerusalem Writers Festival

The author of a body of work that includes A Visit from the Goon Squad, Manhattan Beach and The Candy House, sat down at the Jerusalem Writers Festival.

MAY 9, 2023ByHANNAH BROWN
JENNIFER EGAN at the Jerusalem Writers Festival.

Polish writer talks Hebrew translation of his book at J'lm Writers' Fest

Szczepan Twardoch, one of Poland's most popular writers, will discuss the Hebrew translation of his Polish novel The Jewish King of Warsaw, aka The King.

MAY 6, 2023ByBARRY DAVIS
BESTSELLING POLISH writer Szczepan Twardoch addresses antisemitism, and the Jewish underworld, in 1930s Warsaw.

Jerusalem highlights May 5-11

What's new to do in Israel's capital?

MAY 5, 2023ByAARON REICH
NETTA BARZILAI’S 2018 Eurovision victory is an Israeli cultural landmark.

Jerusalem Highlights May 13-19

What's new to do in Israel's capital?

MAY 16, 2022ByAARON REICH
A SIGN points toward Abraham Hostel, on a building behind Davidka Square.

Joshua Cohen takes on ‘The Netanyahus’ in Pulitzer-winning work

The Pulitzer Prize-winning American writer is one of the big names at this year’s Writers Festival.

MAY 14, 2022ByBARRY DAVIS
AMERICAN AUTHOR Joshua Cohen discusses his Pulitzer Prize-winning book ‘The Netanyahus’ at the festival.

The Jerusalem Writers Festival moves to Zoom

Isolation, and especially self-isolation, is an integral part of being a professional writer.

JUNE 18, 2020ByMORDECHAI BECK
A poster of the Jerusalem Writers Festival 2020

Jerusalem Writers Festival to be held online with esteemed lineup

There are intriguing sessions right across the four-day online agenda.

MAY 1, 2020ByBARRY DAVIS
WRITER-DIRECTOR Gon Ben Ari’s Literature and the Expansion of Consciousness session focuses on his forthcoming new novel, ‘SWIM,’ his work with the genre-hopping Zulat Choir and sound therapy

Culture Report: A Literary Haven at Mishkenot Sha’ananim

Amos Oz, who died in December, was to celebrate his 80th birthday at the opening event of the festival in May 2019. Instead, a tribute to Oz was held in his memory.

JULY 12, 2019ByJUDITH SUDILOVSKY
Joyce Carol Oates is honored at the 7th International Writers Festival in Jerusalem