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Barbara Harshav, acclaimed translator of works by Agnon, Amichai and Sutzkever, dies at 85
03:16 AM • July 11 2026 IDT
In the world of Jewish translators, she was known as a mentor, a friend and a literary giant
Barbara Harshav, acclaimed translator of works by Agnon, Amichai and Sutzkever, dies at 85
Haaretz
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Barbara Harshav, widely considered one of the most important translators of Jewish literature of our time, passed away June 24 at age 85.
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