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My Jewish novels.
HOW DID A NON-JEWISH writer come to write two novels about a Jewish family, The First Book of Samuel and its sequel, Theodora's Gift? I never set out to write a novel about a Jewish family or indeed with a Jewish theme. I never really set out to write anything, that's not the way I work. But looking back I can trace the sometimes twisted flights of steps that led me to write these books.
The trail begins with my perhaps perversely pursued interest in ancient languages, beginning at school where I learned Latin, continuing at university, where I studied more Latin and took up Classical Greek--with no great distinction, I hasten to add, but plenty of affection. ...
- HARD TIMES FOR THE KIBBUTZ 'WE'RE DOING OUR SWAN SONG AS A COMMUNAL EXISTENCE'
- Newspaper article from: The Boston Globe Curtis Wilkie, Globe Staff April 5, 1987 700+ words
KIBBUTZ MIZRA, Israel - Kibbutz life has undergone...born -- the first son of Kibbutz Mizra -- shortly after the...of four generations at Kibbutz Mizra, reflect the dedication...in the land that became Israel. The principles of the...
- Spa managers secret: Maintain a healthy outlook
- Newspaper article from: Jerusalem Post Sue Fishkoff November 8, 1996 700+ words
...her two girls and emigrate to Israel. She did not tell Chlebovich...mother and sister to live at Kibbutz Mizra. "What a mental switch that...days after their arrival in Israel, the three new immigrants...Shazar returned with Natalie to Israel. She worked for three more...
- NEWS IN BRIEF
- Newspaper article from: Jerusalem Post Judy Siegel, Jon Immanuel, Itim, Jerusalem Post Staff, EvelynGordon January 2, 1996 700+ words
...Post 01-02-1996 Jordan, Israel jointly fighting pests Cooperation...and Micha Rinat, 60, of Kibbutz Mizra, the manager of Tali, a subsidiary...came to live in Safed."Itim Israel Prize winners named Profs...as winners of this year's Israel Prize; Avineri in the field...
- Making Renaissance all the rage
- Newspaper article from: Jerusalem Post MICHAEL AJZENSTADT March 18, 1996 700+ words
...whether I could reincarnate him, but I don't think I did." The Tallis Scholars will appear at the Tel Aviv Performing Arts Center on March 28 and at Kibbutz Mizra the following night. Copyright 1996 Jerusalem Post. All Rights Reserved
- Swiss buy ostrich meat. (Maadenei Mizra's international trade)
- Magazine article from: Israel Business Today August 28, 1992 700+ words
...of cooked and smoked ostrich and turkey and ostrich and goose especially prepared for the local market) were completely sold out. Maadanei Mizra is owned and managed by Kibbutz Mizra. FYI: Contact Hadas Senderowicz at Fax 972-6-599638
- Pork and Non-Kosher Meat Sales Increase by 30 Percent.
- Newspaper article from: Israel Faxx September 8, 1999 700+ words
By IsraelWire According to Kibbutz Mizra, known for its nationwide outlet stores selling pork products and other non-kosher meats, a 30 percent increase in sales is...
- Israel in Comparative Perspective: Challenging the Conventional Wisdom.
- Magazine article from: American Political Science Review Battah, Abdalla M. June 1, 1997 700+ words
Israel in Comparative Perspective: Challenging...This book grew out of the conference "Is Israel Unique?" held at Hebrew University of...the basis of this book: the uniqueness of Israel and Israel's standing in comparative social...
- ISRAEL-EC ROW SET TO DEEPEN.
- Magazine article from: The Middle East September 1, 1998 700+ words
A row between Israel and the European Commission (EC) over Israel's violation of its trade agreement with Europe has...concerns. A 40-page report submitted to the EC by Israel in early July was "not a basis for a serious discussion...
