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July 2, 2024, 4:52 pm

OPINION: True supporters of Israel must back the creation of a Palestinian state

Richard Miron argues that Labour's pledge to recognise Palestine as part of a process is a good first step for the benefit of both Israelis and Palestinians and against extremism

By Richard Miron

Israeli Prime Minister David Ben Gurion, left, signs a document in Tel Aviv, Palestine, proclaiming the new Jewish State of Israel in Tel Aviv at midnight on May 14, 1948.

April 21, 2023, 1:30 pm

OPINION: The evolving approach of British Jews to Israel over 75 years

With Israel at a key moment in its history, facing internal chaos and external threats, now is not the time for laments or indecision, says Colin Shindler

By Colin Shindler

July 16, 2021, 11:34 am

Sephardi leader Rabbi Dweck to chair Wingate Prize panel of judges

Jewish leader will joined by journalist Stephen Bush, novelist M.J. Hyland and Women’s Prize long-listed author and writer Jemma Wayne.

Israeli author Amos Oz speaks at Tel Aviv University , 14 May 2014 (reissued 28 December 2018). The award-winning Israeli writer Amos Oz died at the age of 79 after suffering from cancer on 28 December 2018. Photo by: Gideon Markowicz-JINIPIX

February 27, 2021, 6:13 pm

Amos Oz’s daughter claims he physically abused her

Galia Oz writes in her autobiography: 'my father beat me, swore and humiliated me. The harassment and abuse continued until the day he died'

By JTA

June 18, 2020, 4:09 pm

Reform leader Rabbi Laura Janner-Klausner to chair Wingate Prize judging panel

Progressive figure will judge 2021 literary competition, which counts past winners including Amos Oz, Zadie Smith, Oliver Sacks, Otto Dov Kulka, David Grossman and Linda Grant.

By Jewish News Reporter

(FILE) - Israeli author Amos Oz speaks at Tel Aviv Museum , 4 October 2013 (reissued 28 December 2018). The award-winning Israeli writer Amos Oz died at the age of 79 after suffering from cancer on 28 December 2018. Photo by: Gideon Markowicz-JINIPIX

January 11, 2019, 12:13 pm

OPINION: Legacy of Israel’s great writer, reader, dreamer – Amos Oz

Liam Hoare of BICOM's Fathom Journal reflects on the passing of Israel leading writer

By Liam Hoare

(FILE) - Israeli author Amos Oz speaks at Tel Aviv University , 14 May 2014 (reissued 28 December 2018). The award-winning Israeli writer Amos Oz died at the age of 79 after suffering from cancer on 28 December 2018. Photo by: Gideon Markowicz-JINIPIX

January 4, 2019, 10:53 am

OPINION: Homespun lesson in life by the ‘prophet of Israel’ Amos Oz

Jenni Frazer reflects on the passing of one of Israel's major literary icons following his death last week

By Jenni Frazer

December 31, 2018, 8:42 am

‘Amos taught us how to treat others, especially those with whom we disagree’

Rabbi Laura Janner-Klausner writes from Tel Aviv, where she's attending the funeral of her brother-in-law, the iconic Israeli author Amos Oz.

By Rabbi Laura Janner-Klausner

Amos Oz during a reading of his book, The Same Sea

December 28, 2018, 2:27 pm

Amos Oz dies aged 79

Israell literary titan and peace activist penned, among others, Black Box, A Tale of Love and Darkness, My Michael and In the Land of Israel

By Joe Millis

November 30, 2017, 10:32 am

Long-list of 12 books drawn up for Jewish Quarterly Wingate Prize

Shortlisted novels include four set in Britain, America and Israel, while organisers say the theme of identity runs through this years contenders

June 14, 2017, 9:29 am

Two Israeli authors vying to scoop Man Booker Prize

Amos Oz and David Grossman are seeking to pip four authors from around the world for the prestigious £50,000 award

By Jewish News Reporter

April 21, 2017, 9:27 am

Two of Israel’s best-known novelists up for Man Booker prize

Amos Oz and David Grossman are both shortlisted for this year’s coveted international prize, the most prestigious literary award for works of translated fiction.

Amos Oz and David Grossman have both been longlisted for the Man Booker International Prize 2017

March 15, 2017, 3:42 pm

Amos Oz and David Grossman on Man Booker longlist

Judas by Oz and A Horse Walks Into A Bar by Grossman are both in the running for a £50,000 prize

By Francine Wolfisz

November 15, 2016, 10:32 am

Long-list of 14 drawn up for Jewish book prize

Authors of novels and non-fiction books were selected from over 70 nominations, with the overall winner announced in February

By Stephen Oryszczuk

Qalandiya Checkpoint between Ramallah and Jerusalem

September 14, 2016, 4:39 pm

Israeli figures ask diaspora to help ‘end the occupation’

Amongst those making the call are high-ranking ex-officers and envoys, ministers, authors, artists and professors

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