Yehuda Amichai (1924-2000) is widely beloved as Israel's "national
poet." His iconic poems are read at public ceremonies and Memorial Day
services, but many of his lesser-known poems equally evoke the land
and its history. Born in Germany, Amichai emigrated to Mandate
Palestine in 1936, witnessed the birth and growth of the state and
fought in many of its wars. With eminent translator/critic Robert
Alter, emeritus professor of Hebrew and Comparative Literature at the
University of California at Berkeley, we'll take an in-depth look at a
few of Amichais poems and unlock the secrets of their lasting appeal.
This program is part of our Israel at 75 Book Series cosponsored with
The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington. *Please note special day
and time.
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