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סיפורים (Stories)

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In "Stories" by Micha Josef Berdyczewski, readers are taken on a journey through the rich tapestry of Jewish folklore, mythology, and tradition. Berdyczewski's stories are imbued with a sense of mysticism and wonder, drawing on themes of love, loss, redemption, and the human condition.

The collection is a blend of the supernatural and the everyday, exploring the complexities of faith, family, and cultural identity. Berdyczewski's prose is lyrical and evocative, transporting readers to a world where legends come alive and the boundaries between reality and fantasy blur.

Each story in the collection is a gem in its own right, offering a glimpse into the depths of the Jewish experience and the enduring power of storytelling. Berdyczewski's writing is both timeless and universal, resonating with readers of all backgrounds and beliefs.

"Stories" is a captivating and thought-provoking read that will leave a lasting impression on anyone who dares to delve into its pages. Berdyczewski's artful blend of folklore, philosophy, and spirituality makes this collection a true masterpiece of Jewish literature.

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מיכה יוסף בן גוריון , היה סופר והוגה דעות עברי אשר טבע דפוסי כתיבה חדשים בספרות העברית, קרא לשינוי ערכים בתפישת היהדות, ותבע השתחררות מהדוגמה ששלטה בדת, במסורת ובהסטוריה הלאומית היהודית. נושאם העיקרי של סיפוריו של ברדיצ'בסקי הוא היחיד, המתמרד במסורת העיירה היהודית, והוא מוחרם בידי החברה השמרנית. הגיבור יוצא לחפש את מזלו במערב אירופה. בדרך כלל מסתיימים הסיפורים בתבוסתו של הגיבור, שאינו מסוגל להשלים בין הכוחות המתרוצצים בקרבו או להיקלט בסביבתו החדשה, והוא נותר גלמוד. שני הסיפורים המובאים כאן מדגימים את דרך כתיבתו של ברדיצ'בסקי.


Micha Josef Berdyczewski, or Mikhah Yosef Bin-Gorion, was a Ukrainian-born writer of Hebrew, a jounalist, and a scholar. He appealed to the Jews to change their way of thinking, freeing themselves from dogmas ruling the Jewish religion, tradition, and history. The main subject of his stories is an individual rebelling against the tradition of the Jewish shtetl and subsequently being excommunicated by the conservative society. The hero seeks his destiny in Western Europe, but as a rule the stories end with his defeat. He is powerless to come to terms with the forces inside him, is unable to adapt to his new environment, and is left lonesome. The two stories given here demonstrate Berdyczewski’s way of writing.

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