Hebrew Book Week ( he, שבוע הספר העברי) is an annual week-long event in

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celebrating Hebrew literature.

History

Hebrew Book Week evolved from a one-day event on

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organized by Bracha Peli, founder of Masada Press, to promote book sales in 1926. During Hebrew Book Week, outdoor book fairs are held all over the country and publishing companies sell their books at a discount. Bookstores in Israel typically offer sales during this time which can last up to a month. In recent years, Hebrew Book Week has been extended to ten days. Venues in

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have included the Israel Museum, Liberty Bell Park,

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and the old Jerusalem Railway Station.National Book Week
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In addition to book sales, a variety of literary events are held during Book Week, such as get-togethers with authors and public readings. The award ceremony for the

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take place during Hebrew Book Week. There is also a heightened level of attention paid to literature in the media.

References

External links

Hebrew Book Week Homepage (web site in Hebrew)

Ways To "Green" Hebrew Book Week
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Annual Hebrew Book Week Report

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