Jacob : the lover who lost his patience.

Celebrated Israeli novelist Meir Shalev delivers the opening keynote address, entitled "Jacob - The Lover Who Lost His Patience", of the "Symposium on Modern Hebrew and Israeli Literature", sponsored by the Michigan State University Jewish Studies Program and the MSU Libraries. Shalev suggests that many interpreters of the story of Jacob try to portray Jacob in a much better light than he deserves. He then proceeds with his own version of the story, provides additional insights on the characters Rachael and Leah and says that his is a more "secular interpretation" of the classic biblical tale. A question and answer session follows. The event is convened by MSU Librarian Deborah Margolis and MSU Professor Marc Bernstein introduces Shalev. Held at the Main Library. Part of the MSU Libraries' Colloquia Series.

Recorded by the Vincent Voice Library, Apr. 9, 2013.