Israeli Fiction

Book Review: Maya Arad’s “The Hebrew Teacher” — Balancing Conflict and Compassion

April 24, 2024
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This disturbing and beautiful book concerns itself mostly with Israelis living in America, and Maya Arad has brought her characters and their stories to life in meaningful and unforgettable ways.

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Book Review: “The Hilltop: A Novel” — Serious Israeli Comedy

January 3, 2015
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Assaf Gavron’s sweeping, smart, often funny new novel spins a satiric update on Exodus.

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