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Hebrew Language and Literature: Literature

Resources for learning and reading Hebrew

Hebrew Literature

A free digital library of Hebrew literature, maintained and updated by volunteers

Lexicon of Modern Hebrew Literature 

This extensive lexicon, modern Hebrew literature -a bio-bibliographical Lexicon, compiled by Joseph Galron-Goldshager.  

Bama Hadasha: The New Stage

This Hebrew site is a forum for authors to present their literature.  Users can vote and comment on the works.  It is a good resource for new and cutting edge forms of literature.

National Jewish Book Award

Honors books written (primarily) in English covering Jewish content and issues. 

Hebrew Resources

Hebrew Search Engine: search Google in Hebrew

Dinur Center for Research in Jewish History: search for resources based on periods & topics, types of resources (maps, journals, etc.), academic world (dissertations, grants & fellowships, etc.), and by organizations. 

Princeton's Jewish Studies Resources: links for users worldwide. databases, archives and libraries, Jewish websites, newspapers, etc.

Newspapers

Haaretz: Israel's oldest daily newspaper, available in English or Hebrew

The Jerusalem Post

B'Sheva: weekly newspaper aimed at religious Zionists

Globes: daily financial news