The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/etgar-keret/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:15:34 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Etgar Keret | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/etgar-keret/ 32 32 Hundreds of artists sign petition demanding Israel end ‘horrific’ Gaza war https://www.timesofisrael.com/hundreds-of-artists-sign-petition-demanding-israel-end-horrific-gaza-war/ Sun, 03 Aug 2025 14:05:16 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3612437 Statement underlining Palestinian suffering wins wide support among creative class, signifying shifting attitudes; Idan Amedi slams signatories as 'out of touch'

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]]> Writer Etgar Keret wants to remain useful and sane in a post-October 7 world https://www.timesofisrael.com/writer-etgar-keret-wants-to-remain-useful-and-sane-in-a-post-october-7-world/ Tue, 01 Oct 2024 04:30:48 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3381831 Promoting his new book, author tells of his work with victims, the challenge of the 'narcissistic' anti-Israel far-left, and his internal barriers brought down by the massacre

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]]> Jerusalem book lovers’ cafe marks 30 years with Etgar Keret, others https://www.timesofisrael.com/jerusalem-book-lovers-cafe-marks-30-years-with-etgar-keret-others/ Wed, 29 May 2024 14:21:09 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3300539 Tmol Shilshom will mark its anniversary after nearly closing its doors during the pandemic

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]]> PJ Library authors discuss storytelling with Etgar Keret on Israel trip https://www.timesofisrael.com/pj-library-authors-discuss-storytelling-with-etgar-keret-during-israel-trip/ Mon, 15 May 2023 21:45:57 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3015551 20 Jewish writers traipse all over Israel during eight-day visit sponsored by non-profit Jewish book organization

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]]> Nixed musical about soldiers’ testimony on West Bank rights violations sparks outcry https://www.timesofisrael.com/nixed-musical-about-soldiers-testimony-on-west-bank-rights-violations-sparks-outcry/ Thu, 07 Jul 2022 10:28:02 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2794085 67 culture figures decry Beersheba theater for scrapping play that showcases stories gathered by left-wing group Breaking the Silence; culture minister resists calls to intervene

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]]> Master storytellers: Ira Glass and Etgar Keret share the secrets of their craft https://www.timesofisrael.com/master-storytellers-ira-glass-and-etgar-keret-share-secrets-of-their-craft/ Thu, 23 Jun 2022 07:03:11 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2785915 'This American Life' host and the celebrated Israeli author get together on a Tel Aviv stage to explore their friendship, tell a few tales and speak a little Hebrew

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]]> Together again, Etgar Keret and Shuli Rand entertain onstage https://www.timesofisrael.com/together-again-etgar-keret-and-shuli-rand-entertain-onstage/ Tue, 15 Jun 2021 07:35:09 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2564760 Israeli writer, actor reprise their writers' festival event for another Jerusalem audience

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]]> Children’s book by Keret and Gefen comes to life with musical rendition https://www.timesofisrael.com/keret-and-gefens-childrens-book-comes-to-life-with-musical-rendition/ Fri, 04 Jun 2021 06:07:49 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2556547 Tom Cohen will conduct the Jerusalem Orchestra East West, with Etgar Keret and Shira Gefen in character at the Israel Festival

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]]> ‘Suddenly, we see more’: Top writer Keret enjoys pandemic-fueled creative surge https://www.timesofisrael.com/suddenly-we-see-more-top-writer-keret-enjoys-pandemic-fueled-creative-surge/ Wed, 25 Nov 2020 13:56:02 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2436620 With new stories inspired by changes the coronavirus has wrought, 53-year-old decries romanticization of pre-outbreak world, says it's a chance to improve

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]]> WATCH: Etgar Keret unveils his new COVID project, an 8-minute choreographed film https://www.timesofisrael.com/watch-etgar-keret-unveils-new-covid-project-an-8-minute-choreographed-film/ Fri, 04 Sep 2020 06:35:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2381564 In online ToI interview, writer Keret discusses his collaboration with choreographer Inbal Pinto on the adaptation of his 500-word story about the coronavirus quarantine

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]]> Join ToI Community for a talk with Etgar Keret and a sneak peek at his new short https://www.timesofisrael.com/join-toi-community-for-a-talk-with-etgar-keret-and-a-sneak-peak-at-his-new-short/ Tue, 01 Sep 2020 12:39:38 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2379508 Access Wednesday’s Behind the Headlines webinar by becoming a ToI Community member today to hear how the writer worked with choreographer Inbal Pinto on 'Outside,' a COVID-19 fable

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]]> Jerusalem’s 8th Writers Fest goes digital during pandemic https://www.timesofisrael.com/jerusalems-8th-writers-fest-goes-digital-during-pandemic/ Mon, 04 May 2020 10:32:11 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2297630 The annual event featuring American, European and Israeli authors will be held online, May 10-13, with all events open to the public

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]]> Flash fiction master Etgar Keret snags Israel’s top literary award https://www.timesofisrael.com/flash-fiction-master-etgar-keret-snags-israels-top-literary-award/ Tue, 22 Jan 2019 21:52:21 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2003894 Acclaimed author of absurdist short stories wins Sapir Prize for collection, 'A Glitch at the Edge of the Galaxy'

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]]> 180 artists, authors, intellectuals call for cancellation of nation-state law https://www.timesofisrael.com/180-artists-authors-intellectuals-call-for-cancellation-of-nation-state-law/ Sun, 29 Jul 2018 20:40:57 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1898701 Signatories of open letter to Netanyahu, including Amos Oz, David Grossman, A. B. Yehoshua, also decry law barring gay couples from surrogacy

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]]> Novice filmmaker takes Etgar Keret short to international film festivals https://www.timesofisrael.com/novice-filmmaker-takes-etgar-keret-short-to-international-film-festivals/ Wed, 22 Nov 2017 11:42:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1733829 When Liran Nathan heard the Israeli author's story 'Parallel Universes' on the radio, he knew instantly he had to put it on the screen. It debuts Wednesday

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