Internationally Acclaimed Israeli Author And Playwright Savyon Liebrecht Comes To Cleveland

March 23, 2010 - PRLog -- Israeli best-selling author, Savyon Liebrecht will be at Siegal College of Judaic Studies on April 22, 2010, at 7:30 pm for a free, public lecture, book signing and reception, celebrating her intense, lyrical and emotionally complex stories.  Liebrecht ‘s writings explore the everyday occurrences that emanate from strained relationships between Arabs and Jews, women and men, and older and younger generations in present-day Israel, as well as the Holocaust and its consequences for survivors and their offspring.   Siegal College is continuing its annual tradition of bringing the finest of Israeli culture to our community with Liebrecht’s visit.  The lecture is free and open to the community, but reservations are preferred to evenings@siegalcollege.edu or 216.464.4050.  

Prior to the evening lecture, Liebrecht will host a lunchtime seminar in Hebrew to advanced students of Hebrew and members of the Israeli community.  In addition, during her visit to Cleveland, Liebrecht will be spending time with students from Heights High, Beachwood and Agnon at Heights High School, in a morning assembly in English, discussing, “The Challenges of Post-Holocaust Experiences.”  

“The Israeli authors program greatly enriches the community in the area of Israeli literature and culture and attracts a diverse audience,” notes Nili Adler, Director of Hebrew Studies, Siegal College.  “We are pleased to bring such a talented author to Cleveland to share her story with us.”

Savyon Liebrecht is a leading figure in contemporary Israeli literature.  Born in Munich in 1948 to Holocaust survivor parents, she grew up in Israel and studied philosophy and literature.  Today she is considered to be among the most productive and important authors in Israel. Her first short story anthology, Apples from the Desert, appeared in 1986, and numerous other collections and novels have been reworked into films and plays.  Ms. Liebrecht has been awarded coveted literary and drama prizes and her books have been translated into several languages.  

In anticipation of her visit, Siegal College will be hosting two free pre-lecture events.  On Sunday, April 11 at 2pm at the Cuyahoga County Library Beachwood Branch, there will be a discussion of Liebrecht’s novel, A Man and a Woman and a Man, led by Cantor Ilana Wolpert, Ph.D.   On Wednesday, April 14 at Noon at Siegal College of Judaic Studies, Room 302, and as part of the Reel Israel Films & Conversation Series, Nili Adler will hold a screening and discussion of Purple Lawns, a film based on Liebrecht’s novella.   These events are free and open to the public, but reservations are preferred to evenings@siegalcollege.edu or 216.464.4050.

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