Yehuda Amichai: Love’s Melancholy and the Poetry of History
Lecture by Rabbi William Cutter
Distinguished Scholar Series - Fall 2008
Sixth & I Historic Synagogue in Washington, DC
Widely regarded as one of our greatest modern poets, Yehuda Amichai’s poetry is celebrated for its depth, its passion, and its straightforward language. Dr. Cutter explores Amichai’s portrayal of love as a poignant experience of pain and joy; melancholy and anticipation.
Dr. William Cutter is Emeritus Professor of Hebrew Literature and Steinberg Professor Emeritus of Human Relations at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institue of Religion.
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