Op, Amir

He worked as a shepherd, builder, restaurateur. He studied philosophy and religious studies at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem . She teaches literary skill.

Amir Ohr is the initiator and organizer of the Helicon Society for the Advancement of Poetry in Israel. Since 1990, this community publishes a poetic journal, books, conducts poetry festivals and trainings. Amir Ohr is the Israeli representative in the UN Poets for Peace project. ^[one]

Author of 12 books of poetry. Works by Ora translated into 45 languages.

• HaMamlakha (Kingdom), Ha-kibbutz Ha-meuchad, 2015
• Knafayim (Wings), Ha-kibbutz Ha-meuchad, 2015
• Shalal (Prey. Selected Poems 1977-2003), Ha-kibbutz Ha-meuchad, 2013
• Masa HaMeshuga (Prophecy of the Madman), Keshev, 2012
• HaHaya SheBalev (Beast in the heart). Keshev, 2010
• Muzeion Hazman (Museum of Time). Ha-kibbutz Ha-meuchad, 2007
• Shir Tahira (Song of Tahira). Hargol, 2001.
• Yom (Day). Ha-kibbutz Ha-meuchad & Tag, 1998.
• Shir (Poems). Ha-kibbutz Ha-meuchad, 1996.
• Kakha (So!). Ha-kibbutz Ha-meuchad, 1995.
• Pidyon ha-met. (Return of the Dead), Helicon-Bitan, 1994.
• Panim (Persons). Am Oved, 1991.
• Ani mabbit me-‛eyney ha-qofim (I look through the eyes of a monkey). Eqed, 1987.

• Amir Ohr. Beer / Translation from Hebrew Shlomo Krol
• Amir Ohr. Computer Graphics / Translation from Hebrew Gali-Dana Singer

• the Levi Eshkol Prime Minister's Literary Prize;
• the Harry Harshon prize;
• the Bernstein Prize (original Hebrew-language poetry category);
• a Fulbright Award for writers;
• Teotevo Poetry Festival 2010;
• the Wine Poetry prize 2013 of the Struga Poetry Evenings;
• the Stefan Mirtov Ljubiša international literary award 2014;
• the European Atlas of Lyrics award 2016;
• the BlueMet World Through Poetry award 2017;

• Amir Ora page on Lyrikline website