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Hebrew Poetry
This group is reading, translating and discussing the poetry of the modern Israeli poet Yehuda Amichai - in Hebrew and English. Amichai makes use of biblical/prayer language more than many contemporary Hebrew poets, making his poetry accessible in a unique way.
Everything is done "in class" - no preparation required beforehand. The discussion is fun and rewarding. Come join the group for one or more sessions.
Meetings are generally on the first and third Saturdays of each month, for an hour and a quarter or so after services (~12:45 p.m. or ~12:15 p.m. during the summer). However, these dates vary because of holiday and travel schedules.
Hebrew Poetry maintains a small GoogleGroup to share information on current readings, occasional schedule changes, upcoming events of interest and other resources. Email Hebrew Poetry to join the e-group.
Article from April 2005 Vine describes group.
Read Vine article about the trip of members of the group to attend a Yale University conference on Amichai in October 2007.
Here are some web resources for gaining proficiency in Hebrew:
- http://milon.morfix.co.il/ (for instant translations of Hebrew to English; click on "makledet"--top left Hebrew word--to get Hebrew alphabet keyboard and the click on letters and click on "Targum"--to left of search box on main screen--to get various translations)
- Milingua (subscription series)
- Hebrew verb forms Shows most Hebrew verb forms for many common verbs [added Oct. 2011]
Here is more information about Amichai
- Home page of sorts
- many poems in English (and a few annoying ads)
- Wiki Amichai
Mark Your Calendar
Saturday, June 1, 2013. 12:30 pm - 02:00 pm. Hebrew Poetry at Downstairs Library. Poetry of Yehuda Amichai, in Hebrew and English, from "Open, Closed, Open"
Saturday, June 15, 2013. 12:30 pm - 02:00 pm. Hebrew Poetry at Downstairs Library. Poetry of Yehuda Amichai, in Hebrew and English, from "Open, Closed, Open"
Saturday, July 6, 2013. 12:30 pm - 02:00 pm. Hebrew Poetry at Downstairs Library. Poetry of Yehuda Amichai, in Hebrew and English, from "Open, Closed, Open"
Saturday, July 20, 2013. 12:30 pm - 02:00 pm. Hebrew Poetry at Downstairs Library. Poetry of Yehuda Amichai, in Hebrew and English, from "Open, Closed, Open"
Saturday, August 3, 2013. 12:30 pm - 02:00 pm. Hebrew Poetry at Downstairs Library. Poetry of Yehuda Amichai, in Hebrew and English, from "Open, Closed, Open"
Saturday, August 17, 2013. 12:30 pm - 02:00 pm. Hebrew Poetry at Downstairs Library. Poetry of Yehuda Amichai, in Hebrew and English, from "Open, Closed, Open"
Saturday, September 7, 2013. 12:30 pm - 02:00 pm. Hebrew Poetry at Downstairs Library. Poetry of Yehuda Amichai, in Hebrew and English, from "Open, Closed, Open"
Saturday, September 21, 2013. 12:30 pm - 02:00 pm. Hebrew Poetry at Downstairs Library. Poetry of Yehuda Amichai, in Hebrew and English, from "Open, Closed, Open"