On the occasion of the 25th Week of the Italian Language in the World, a new cycle of THREE free literary sessions with Shirley Finzi Loew, translator and lecturer in Italian literature, to explore the many facets of freedom and desire—between aspirations and limits, feelings and passions that shape our choices. The event is in HEBREW and takes place online only. To register and receive the Webex link, please complete the REGISTRATION FORM.
The Price of Freedom, the Power of Desire | The Fall edition of the 2025 Book Club invites us to reflect on the many ways freedom and desire take shape in each of our lives—the freedom to choose, to love, to change, and to imagine a different future. Through three powerful, deeply human novels, the series explores the tensions between personal aspiration and social constraint, the fragility of feelings, and the pull of passion that shapes our choices. A literary journey through identity, dreams, and self-awareness—for those who see reading as a way to know oneself, find a mirror in others, and discover the humanity we share.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
While reading the selected books in their original language or in translation is not mandatory, it is highly recommended in order to fully engage in the discussions.
The Italian edition is available at the Institute’s LIBRARY, both in printed form and in digital format via MLOL.
- Participation is FREE. Event held in HEBREW, online only.
- To receive the Webex link, please fill out the the REGISTRATION FORM.
Alternatively, you may follow the live events on:
PROGRAMME:
- Tuesday, 28 October 2025, @ 18:00 | THE ART OF JOY, by Goliarda Sapienza
- Tuesday, 25 November 2025, @ 18:00 | AS A MAN GROWS OLDER, by Italo Svevo
- Tuesday, 23 December 2025, @ 18:00 | TASMANIA, by Paolo Giordano
FREE series of literary events in Hebrew.
