Yossi Alfihosts poets for an encounter about poetry, immigration, and local identity.
Immigration tears people out of their familiar world and connects them to a new world. The immigration process, which has characterized Israel for more than a century, often finds its way into the works of authors and poets from all across the spectrum. This is true for Israeli-born artists as well as second- and third-generation immigrants.
An evening of dialogue among poets about the shared language of immigrants and about their contribution to the formation of the Israeli character.
Part 1: Yossi Alfi hosts Asher Reich and Miron C. Izakson
Wednesday, May 18, 20:00
A discussion about inheriting a language, conquering it, and the poetry that is born in the process
With:PoetsAsher ReichandMiron C. Izakson
MusicianCorinne Allalwill sing her songs, including “My Mother Tongue,” to words by Isaackson.
Part 2: Yossi Alfi hosts poet Haim Guri
Wednesday, June 22, 8 PM
On Zionism’s attitude towards immigrants
With:Author and poetHaim Guri
ArtistOri Leshmanand singerMai Israelipresent “Yerid HaMizrach (Eastern Fair),” their setting of words by Guri, and other songs
Admission: NIS 40; students: NIS 20
