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Books, Ladies and Gentlemen, Books: Book Week Gets Underway
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100% centerFirst reported by Mako · Jun 10, 2026
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What happened
Hebrew Book Week opened in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem and Rishon LeZion after a slight delay caused by the war with Iran. The month of reading includes book fairs, author meetings, workshops and cultural events for adults and children, with participants including Etgar Keret, Dorit Rabinyan, Eshkol Nevo and Dror Mishani.
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