Naim Araidi
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Naim Araidi is a Druze
writer known for his poems in both Hebrew and Arabic.
to complete his secondary education. He went on to gain B.A in Hebrew language and Political Science and another B.A in Hebrew Literature and Comparative Literature. Then he gained a M.A in Hebrew Literature and Comparative Literature at Haifa University. This was followed with a Ph.D in Hebrew Literature from Bar-Ilan University
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, a children's programme and a news programme. He also established "Al-Sewar" magazine. He had many positions and has participated in a large number of international festivals for writing and poetry. Many of Araidi's books are now available in different languages world-wide.
Druze
The Druze are an esoteric, monotheistic religious community, found primarily in Syria, Lebanon, Israel, and Jordan, which emerged during the 11th century from Ismailism. The Druze have an eclectic set of beliefs that incorporate several elements from Abrahamic religions, Gnosticism, Neoplatonism...
writer known for his poems in both Hebrew and Arabic.
Education
Dr. Naim completed his elementary school in his village, then moved to HaifaHaifa
Haifa is the largest city in northern Israel, and the third-largest city in the country, with a population of over 268,000. Another 300,000 people live in towns directly adjacent to the city including the cities of the Krayot, as well as, Tirat Carmel, Daliyat al-Karmel and Nesher...
to complete his secondary education. He went on to gain B.A in Hebrew language and Political Science and another B.A in Hebrew Literature and Comparative Literature. Then he gained a M.A in Hebrew Literature and Comparative Literature at Haifa University. This was followed with a Ph.D in Hebrew Literature from Bar-Ilan University
Bar-Ilan University
Bar-Ilan University is a university in Ramat Gan of the Tel Aviv District, Israel.Established in 1955, Bar Ilan is now Israel's second-largest academic institution. It has nearly 26,800 students and 1,350 faculty members...
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Work and Writing Career
He served as a teacher and a lecturer in both Haifa & Bar-Ilan Universities. Then he moved to Gordon College and the Arab College for Education in Israel. Currently he serves as the Director of the Children's Literature center at the Arab College as well as the co-ordinator of Studies for the Non-Jewish students at Gordon College. Dr. Naim presents two weekly programmes on Channel 2Channel 2 (Israel)
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, a children's programme and a news programme. He also established "Al-Sewar" magazine. He had many positions and has participated in a large number of international festivals for writing and poetry. Many of Araidi's books are now available in different languages world-wide.
Nissan Festival
Dr. Naim established the Nissan organization for Literature in 1994. The Nissan Festival is an annual international Festival, held in Maghar Village, in April.In Hebrew
- Is Love Possible
- In Five Dimensions
- Soldier of Water
- Perhaps it Love
- Back to the Village
- Compassion and Fear
In Arabic
- Devils and Graves
- As Illusions of Land
- As Illusion of the Sun
- Alone
- Hope is Forever
- Songs of the Carmel in Maritime Love
Prizes and Awards
- Prime Minister's Award for Hebrew Literature, 1986
- Creative award for Arabic Literature
- Senate of Paris Award, 1990
- Honorary doctorate, The International Center for Poetry, USA, 1991
- Prize awarded by "Omanut La'am for the Promotion of Culture in Israel", 1993