Life in Israel, unfortunately, has entailed the need to sacrifice one’s own life or that of beloved ones. From the early pre-state years to the latest literary reaction to terror, Israeli poets have expressed grief as well as criticism at the loss of young life. Works by, Shaul Tchernichovski, Haim Guri, Avraham Halfi, Arye Sivan, Asher Reich, Nathan Alterman and Eliaz Cohen will be brought into a mosaic reflecting a developing message over almost an entire century.

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This recording was part of the Pardes Summer 2019 Program. If you are interested in joining us next summer please visit www.pardes.org.il/summer-program for more details.

Credits:

Host and Faculty: Rachel Korazim

Executive Producer: Adam Titcher

Sound Editor and Co-Producer: Evan Feist