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The Sami Rohr Prize for Jewish Literature

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Fostering new talent and perpetuating the great tradition of Jewish Literature, art and culture. A gift to Sami Rohr OBM.

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Join Aviya Kushner, 2016 SRP Finalist, on February 23rd for a session on revision strategies for poetry & prose. Gain insights from her decade of experience, covering traditional and unconventional methods. orisonbooks.com/product-page/r…? #WritingWorkshop #CreativeWriting #Literature

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#Adar, the Jewish month known for joy and celebration, reminds us to cherish happiness. “When Adar enters, we increase in joy” (Talmud, Ta'anit 29a). This spirit encourages to uplift one another and focus on life’s blessings.

#Adar, the Jewish month known for joy and celebration, reminds us to cherish happiness.  
“When Adar enters, we increase in joy” (Talmud, Ta'anit 29a). This spirit encourages to uplift one another and focus on life’s blessings.
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In "The Women of Rothschild," a 2024 Sami Rohr Prize finalist, the stories of strong women in the Rothschild family highlight their resilience and impact on history. Their determination echoes Queen Esther's heroism. True bravery often emerges from difficult challenges.

In "The Women of Rothschild," a 2024 Sami Rohr Prize finalist, the stories of strong women in the Rothschild family highlight their resilience and impact on history. Their determination echoes Queen Esther's heroism. True bravery often emerges from difficult challenges.
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#Purim commemorates the Jewish people's salvation, through the reading of the Megillah. This sacred text is not only a historical record but a spiritual guide, reminding us that even in difficult times, joy can unite, heal, and connect us to God.

#Purim commemorates the Jewish people's salvation, through the reading of the Megillah. This sacred text is not only a historical record but a spiritual guide, reminding us that even in difficult times, joy can unite, heal, and connect us to God.
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🎉 Exciting news from Iddo Gefen, winner of the 2023 Sami Rohr Prize for Jewish Literature for "Jerusalem Beach"! 🌟 His llatest short story "Debbie’s Dream House" is being adapted into the film Later The War. 🎬 Congratulations, Iddo! We can't wait to see what's next! 👏✨

🎉 Exciting news from Iddo Gefen, winner of the 2023 Sami Rohr Prize for Jewish Literature for "Jerusalem Beach"! 🌟 His llatest short story "Debbie’s Dream House" is being adapted into the film Later The War. 🎬 Congratulations, Iddo! We can't wait to see what's next! 👏✨
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🎉 Publication Day Alert! 🎉 Congrats to Iddo Gefen on releasing Mrs. Lilienblum's Cloud Factory! 🚀📖 Thanks to Daniella Zamir for the brilliant translation. Both are 2023 Sami Rohr Prize winners for Jerusalem Beach. ✨ Grab your copy today! ✨

🎉 Publication Day Alert! 🎉

Congrats to Iddo Gefen on releasing Mrs. Lilienblum's Cloud Factory! 🚀📖 

Thanks to Daniella Zamir for the brilliant translation. Both are 2023 Sami Rohr Prize winners for Jerusalem Beach.

✨ Grab your copy today! ✨
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Join SRP Winner Iddo Gefen and Mayim Bialik for a conversation that will spark your neurons. 🗓️ April 7th at 6:00 pm EST 📍 Virtual Event (Zoom) Register for tomorrow's event and tune in live on Zoom: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

Join SRP Winner Iddo Gefen and Mayim Bialik for a conversation that will spark your neurons. 
🗓️ April 7th at 6:00 pm EST
📍 Virtual Event (Zoom)
Register for tomorrow's event and tune in live on Zoom: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…
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🎉Exciting News! We're thrilled to announce the 2025 SRP finalists for fiction! Prepare to be inspired by these incredible talents and their remarkable works. Stay tuned for the announcement of the winner on May 20th!

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"📚✨ One Week to Go! ✨📚 We’re counting the days until we announce the 2025 SRP Winner! 👏 Toby Lloyd, Benjamin Resnick, Sasha Vasilyuk, and Janice Weizman each bring a powerful and original voice to Jewish storytelling."

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The screening of Kafka's Last trial, featuring Benjamin Balint, which was scheduled for May 19th has been cancelled. Unfortunately, to a wave of airlines suspending flights to Israel, the Jerusalem Interntional Book Forum had to cancel its 2025 edition, including this event.

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We’re proud to announce that 2021 SRP Inspiration Award Winner Nicole Krauss will be participating in the First Annual Jewish Book Festival in Sweden! Celebrating Jewish culture, literature and thought in the heart of Stockholm

We’re proud to announce that 2021 SRP Inspiration Award Winner Nicole Krauss will be participating in the First Annual Jewish Book Festival in Sweden!

Celebrating Jewish culture, literature and thought in the heart of Stockholm
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Join 2015 SRP Winner Ayelet Tsabari for a Special Event Tomorrow! "A Love Song to My Jewish Yemeni Community" Register here 👉 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI… #Mizrachi #JewishIdentity #JewishCommunity #JewishLiterature

Join 2015 SRP Winner Ayelet Tsabari for a Special Event Tomorrow! 

"A Love Song to My Jewish Yemeni Community"

Register here 👉  docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

#Mizrachi #JewishIdentity #JewishCommunity #JewishLiterature
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Shavuot commemorates the giving of the Torah, creating a tradition where words shape who we are. The Sami Rohr Prize celebrates Jewish writers who continue this legacy—crafting works that speak to our present while drawing from our rich heritage. #Happy #Shavuot #SamiRohr

Shavuot commemorates the giving of the Torah, creating a tradition where words shape who we are. 

The Sami Rohr Prize celebrates Jewish writers who continue this legacy—crafting works that speak to our present while drawing from our rich heritage. 

#Happy #Shavuot #SamiRohr
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Join acclaimed authors Benjamin Balint, Oren Kessler and Ilana Blumberg on June 10 for the Shaindy Rudoff Memorial Lecture at Bar Ilan University. We're excited to bring together this trio of SRP Fellows--and invite you to be part of the conversation.

Join acclaimed authors Benjamin Balint, Oren Kessler and Ilana Blumberg on June 10 for the Shaindy Rudoff Memorial Lecture at Bar Ilan University.

We're excited to bring together this trio of SRP Fellows--and invite you to be part of the conversation.