614:HBI eZINE


	Our Jewish Poetry Slam Each November, we at 614 celebrate Jewish writers shaking things up. We've covered young Jewish authors on the rise, fiction outside of the box, and, this year, we're tackling cutting-edge Jewish poetry. What do we mean by cutting edge? We talk to a cool young poet who has appeared on MTV and HBO; a 20-year-old poet who has already had more than 80 poems published; and the proud winner of the Worst Jewish Poetry Contest. Throw in two highly acclaimed Jewish women poets and there's something for anyone who appreciates verse. Michelle Cove, Editor, mcove@brandeis.edu

Mona Van Duyn, from Waterloo, Iowa, was the first woman to serve as United States Poet Laureate, from 1992 to 1993. Joseph Brodsky, who was the first Jewish Poet Laureate, served from 1991 to 1992.

Now all we need is a Jewish woman!

614 is accepting essays and short stories that have something unique to say about being a Jewish female today. We will select pieces that fit into the theme covered in the issue.
There will be no payment, but we'll include a link to the
author's website or books.

Submissions should be under 1,500 words; we'll contact you before publishing your essay. Email mcove@brandeis.edu
with "614 Submission"in the subject field.

		Slammin' Jammin' Matthue Roth From HBO to MTV, this young Jewish poet is making a serious name for himself.

		"Morning Minyan" An original work by a highly acclaimed poet, professor, translator, and Judaic scholar.

		Poets on the Edge Poet Alicia Suskin Ostriker reviews a cutting-edge "feast of a book," filled with the verse of 27 Israeli poets.

		The Worst Jewish Poet Meet the winner of the Bad Poetry Contest—who couldn't be prouder.

		Six Points A young emerging artist takes pen to paper after experiencing anti-Semitism.

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614: The HBI eZine was founded by Annie Sandler,
and this issue is a gift of HBI board member, Jane Zolot.

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