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Celebrities Share Their Must-Read Books, from Hebrew Fiction to the Book of Deuteronomy
How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
First reported by Calcalist · Jun 14, 2026
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What happened
Israeli celebrities and media figures shared personal book recommendations ahead of Book Week. Their picks ranged from Hebrew fiction and classic drama to Andre Agassi’s biography and the Book of Deuteronomy.
- 01Celebrities shared reading recommendations ahead of Book Week.
- 02Hila Saada praised "The Beauty Queen of Jerusalem."
- 03Maya Dagan said books build empathy and perspective.
- 04Rotem Israel recommended Andre Agassi’s biography.
- 05Ofira Assayag called the Book of Deuteronomy life-changing.
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