Shiva: Poems of October 7 by Rachel Korazim, Michael Bohnen, Heather Silverman, editors
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In the months following the horrors of October 7th, Israelis wrote poems to express the nation’s feelings and emotions. Well-known poets alongside new fresh voices appeared daily on social media and in the literary supplements of daily papers. They described the inability to speak; they gave voice to choked tears, rage and despair. This anthology includes 59 Hebrew poems printed alongside their English translations. The book includes a link to brief recorded commentaries about each of the poems. Net proceeds of all sales will be donated to the Israel Trauma Coalition for their work with victims of October 7th and its aftermath.
Year first published: 2024
