Elisha Porat

Elisha Porat (1938-2013) was born to a family that was among the founders of kibbutz Ein Hahoresh in Emek Hefer. A lifelong member of his kibbutz, Porat worked for many years as a farmer as well as a writer. His work in the kibbutz’s fruit orchards, a great contrast to his military tours of duty, always influenced his art. Besides writing, he also served as editor for several literary journals. Elisha Porat’s first book, a collection of short stories, was published in 1973. He received the Prime Minister’s Prize in 1996.