Are there uniquely Jewish poetic forms, symbols, or lenses through which to see the world? Explore modern Hebrew and Yiddish poetry through the lens of language, nationhood, religion, and memory. Examine how poets grapple with belonging, displacement, faith, and cultural renewal—and how poetry became a vessel for shaping Jewish modern identity. Uncover the defining features, central themes, and evolving aesthetics of Jewish and Israeli verse. Then, inspired by these masterworks, participants may create original writing of their own. All materials will be provided in translation to English.
Professor Linial’s third volume of poetry, Eruv, was published during the summer of 2025 with Catharsis Publishing House and has received glowing reviews in the literary supplements of the renowned Israeli newspapers Haaretz and Yediot Achronot, as well as a couple of online magazines and podcasts. He served as guest editor for the 29th issue of Ho! This thematic issue was dedicated to world mythologies and it includes poetry, prose, essays and translations.
Learn more here: Nadav Linial Receives Michael S. Bernstein Dissertation Award