Every year at springtime, typically in June, Israel Hebrew Book Week is celebrated with outdoor book-fair all across Israel in over 50 towns and cities.  June 10 – 20 2009, Israel

All Israeli publishers present the best of Israeli, Jewish and worldwide literature. Israel is ranked high in the rate of book readers and therefore the Hebrew Book Week gains much attention, including wide coverage by the local TV and radio channels.  This week offers generous discounts and bargains in all outdoor fairs and bookstores throughout the country.

The Hebrew Book Week started in Tel-Aviv back in 1926. It was a one-day event and took place along the Rothchild Boulevard. In 1961 it became an annual springtime country-wide event.

This year, the Hebrew Book Fair was celebrated in Tel-Aviv in conjunction with the city’s 100 year Anniversary. Dozens of publishers, hundreds of authors and tens of thousands of titles now fill Rabin Square. A special Café was built for the occasion in the square, hosting the best authors reading poetry, novels and stories.

This year, the Hebrew Book Fair was celebrated in Tel-Aviv in conjunction with the city’s 100 year Anniversary. Dozens of publishers, hundreds of authors and tens of thousands of titles now fill Rabin Square. A special Café was built for the occasion in the square, hosting the best authors reading poetry, novels and stories. In the picture: Hebrew Book Week in Modiin Picture courtesy of mcity.

Four new titles dealing with Tel-Aviv life and history were released at this occasion:Crane Pointing at the Ocean: By Gilad Cahana Sharona in the Years of Struggle: By Nir Man City with Conception: Hundred years of planning By Nati Marom Children of Neglect: The back yard of Tel-Aviv during British occupation By Dr. Tami Razi These new titles were announced in a ceremony honoring the city’s authors and poets, attended by the President of Israel, Shimon Peres in .

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