2014 Book Challenge: Between Friends by Amos Oz

Between Friends by Amos Oz
Houghton-Mifflin, 2013
212 p.

A collection of eight inter-related stories about kibbutz life in the late 1950s - and more. The lives of the characters reflect the flaws and inevitable failings of the kibbutz. So beautifully written. I am in awe of writers who can convey so much with such an economy of words. It makes me want to read more by Amos Oz but I am intimidated by his intellect. But, I will try. Also makes me want to learn more about the kibbutz movement and how it evolved and changed.

I stayed at Kibbutz Lavi in Northern Israel a year ago. Quite an elegant place, very beautiful.

Shana Tova from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Via Atlas Shrugs, Rosh Hashana greetings from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Wishing you all L'Shana Tova.

If I Forget Thee, O Jerusalem

"Im eshkachech Yerushalayim, tishkach yemeeni": If I forget, if I FORSAKE, you O Jerusalem, may my right hand lose its cunning, may my tongue cling to the roof of my mouth..

Why does Jerusalem capture the Jewish soul?

Lech Lecha: Loving Israel.

Live Hatikva

On the eve of Israel's 61th Independence Day, April 29, 2009, Jews around the world will unite to sing Hatikva, Israel's national anthem.





Lyrics.

Yom Ha’atzmaut

Today is the 61st Anniversary of Israeli Independence.

Some day I hope to visit Israel, if not live there.