Land Back Here and Land Back There: Canadian Jewish Fiction, Zionism, and Palestine
Cultural Studies Salon Seminar with Dr. Aaron Kreuter
Event Details
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Thursday, January 22, 2026
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Traill College
Building: Fry Lodge
Room: 104
In this talk, Aaron Kreuter will discuss Jewish Canadian literary fiction and its relationship to Zionism, Palestine, and settler-colonialism both here in Turtle Island, and there, in Palestine. Looking at recent examples of Jewish fiction, Kreuter will show how literature not only reflects the world we live in, but makes it, as well.
Dr. Aaron Kreuter is the author of six books, including the poetry collection Shifting Baseline Syndrome, a 2022 finalist for the Governor General’s Literary Award. His work has been shortlisted for two Vine Awards for Jewish Literature, a Raymond Souster Award, and a ReLit Award. Aaron's award-winning academic work explores contemporary Jewish fiction, Israel/Palestine, settler colonialism, and diaspora. His most recent book is the novel Lake Burntshore, which was included in The Toronto Star's list of "Eighteen Essential Summer Reads" and CBC Book's "Six Sizzling Books to Add to Your Summer Reading List.” He lives in Toronto and teaches literature and creative writing at Trent University.
Contact Info
Please note the room has limited seating and is not accessible.
This talk will not be recorded.