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The Sound of Birds at Noon
by Dahlia Ravikovitch
translated by Chana Bloch and Ariel Bloch

MFA Internet Exhibits
Explore this site about Israel, paying special attention to The Source, a photo exhibit, and Migrating Birds Know No Boundaries, a series of links about birds in Israel. How do the authors of this site connect the idea of birds to the political problems in the region? In the Web Links Activity Log, write a comparison of Ravikovitch's poem "The Sound of Birds at Noon" and the sentiments expressed in this online exhibit.

Making Peace Where Politicians Fear to Tread
Dahlia Ravikovitch has promoted peace in her country through public action as well as poetry. This 1997 U.S. News and World Report article heralds her attempts to bring about dialogue and understanding. Write a poem of your own about the scene described at the beginning of the article.