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Jewish Book Week
Making Israel’s History: Behind Closed Doors

Wednesday 4.03.2026

Summary

Jewish Book Week presents Making Israel’s History: Behind Closed Doors

From Golda Meir’s sleepless nights before the Yom Kippur War to Benjamin Netanyahu’s relentless power struggles, Channel 12 News chief political correspondent Amit Segal takes us inside the moments where history was made in real time. With unprecedented access, his international bestseller A Call at 4AM: Thirteen Prime Ministers and the Crucial Decisions that Shaped Israeli Politics reveals the gripping, untold story of governing a nation that never knows a quiet day. One of Israel’s most influential journalists shows how its leaders manage crises while fighting for political survival.

The 2026 Jewish Book Week video recordings and festival news will be shared on the Jewish Literary Foundation website. Learn more here.

Warm thanks to the Jewish Literary Foundation for sharing these events with the LU community.

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Jewish Book Week

Jewish Book Week 2026 London’s longest running literary festival at Kings Place and online, presenting the best in contemporary Jewish ideas through debates, talks and performances. Learn more about this year’s events: Jewish Book Week
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