Itzhak Meras-evening in his memory
On Sunday 27/3/2022, an event was held at the Vilna House in memory of Itzhak Maras, an Israeli Lithuanian writer and screenwriter who was a darling of the city of Holon. Maras was born into a traditional Zionist family in Lithuania, and owes his life to the Lithuanians who adopted him after his parents were murdered.
Maras is one of the most important and translated writers in modern Lithuanian literature. His masterpieces have been translated into dozens of languages and have even won him important awards in Lithuania and Israel.
*Eli Eshed talked about Yitzhak Meras and his work.
*Moshe Michles read excerpts from Meras' book.
*Mickey Kantor read a poem composed by her.
*Mulla Ben Zvi told about his acquaintance with Yitzhak Meras.
*Vered Halpern spoke about her acquaintance with Meras and the difficulty in finding a Hebrew translator of his work.
*Marina Findel, pianist of the Philharmonic Orchestra, played a few tunes.
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