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SUMMARY:A Conversation with Amir Tibon\, 2026 Winner Sami Rohr Prize for Jewish Literature
DESCRIPTION:Join author and journalist Amir Tibon\, winner of the 2026 Sami Rohr Prize for Jewish Literature\, for a timely conversation about memory\, recovery and hope. Amir will discuss his award-winning book The Gates of Gaza\, his family’s decision to return to their home on the Gaza border where they experienced the October 7 attack\, and the high stakes of Israel’s October 27 election. Amir will also discuss what all this means for the American Jewish community and the U.S.-Israel relationship. \n\n\nAs the premier award in the world of Jewish publishing\, the Sami Rohr Prize for Jewish Literature recognizes the unique role of contemporary writers in the examination and transmission of the Jewish experience. The $100\,000 prize is presented annually to an emerging writer who demonstrates literary excellence and the potential for future contribution to the world of Jewish literature.\n\nAbout Amir Tibon:\nAmir Tibon is an award-winning author and journalist\, currently working for Haaretz Newspaper. His book “The Gates of Gaza: A Story of Betrayal\, Survival and Hope in Israel’s Borderlands” was published in seven languages and won the 2026 Sami Rohr Prize for Jewish Literature\, the Wingate Prize in the U.K. and the Bernstein Prize in Israel. Amir has previously served as Haaretz’s diplomatic reporter and Washington\, D.C. correspondent. His writing on Israel and the Middle East has appeared in The Atlantic\, Foreign Affairs\, The New Yorker and other leading U.S. publications.
URL:https://www.myjewishlearning.com/the-hub/a-conversation-with-amir-tibon-2026-winner-sami-rohr-prize-for-jewish-literature/
CATEGORIES:10/7,Books,Current Events,Israel,Jewish History,New York,New York - Featured
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