Submit this form to register to receive a reminder for the upcoming reading and discussion by Ayelet Tsabari.
Date: Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Time: 7 p.m. (CDT)
Location: Prairie Lights Books (15 S. Dubuque St., Iowa City)
Tsabari will read from her novel, Songs for the Brokenhearted, and share insights about Yemeni Jewish identity, culture, and traditions. She will also present audio and images from her research into Yemeni women’s songs, while reflecting on the unique challenges of writing about Israel in English, her second language.
This event is co-sponsored by the Jewish Studies Network, International Programs, and the Magid Center for Writing.