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Menahem Ben

1948 – 2020

Israeli poet

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Lived 1948 – 2020 (aged 71). Menahem Ben was an Israeli journalist, literary critic, poet and writer.

Menahem Ben (; October 31, 1948 – March 13, 2020) was an Israeli poet and journalist and an outspoken literary and culture critic. He was a frequent op-ed contributor and authored two weekly columns, on culture and literature, in the Maariv daily newspaper, as well as a monthly book review page in that paper's literary supplement. He specialized in publishing provocative opinions, for instance that Charles Darwin's theory of evolution is an "idiotic idea" (Haaretz, 30 November 2017).

Biography Menahem Ben (originally Braun), was born in Dzierżoniów, Poland in 1948. His family immigrated to Israel in 1949.

He participated in reality show HaAh HaGadol VIP (2009), reaching 3rd place.

Books In addition to his work of critical writing in the Israeli press, Menahem Ben published eighteen books, including poetry, children's literature, translations and essays. In 2006, he published a volume of criticism: From Shlomo the King (King Solomon) to Shlomo Artzi.

Prizes In 1989, Ben was awarded the Prime Minister's Prize for Hebrew Literary Works. In 1998, he received the Bernstein Prize, in the Literary Criticism category.

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Ohel Shem
Awards
Bernstein Prize; Prime Minister's Prize for Hebrew Literary Works

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Menahem Ben?

Israeli poet (1948-2020)

When was Menahem Ben born?

Menahem Ben was born on 31 October 1948 in Dzierżoniów.

When did Menahem Ben die?

Menahem Ben died on 13 March 2020 in Petah Tikva.

What was Menahem Ben's occupation?

Menahem Ben was a journalist, literary critic, poet and writer.

What nationality was Menahem Ben?

Menahem Ben was Israeli.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Menahem Ben

· Wikidata: Q6816410

· DBpedia: Menahem Ben

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