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Ashkelon residents invited to enter a poetry and short story contest
The Ashkelon Municipality has joined the 2026 national “Mila BaMakom” writing contest and is inviting city residents to submit their work. This year’s theme is “Truth,” the municipality said on October 12.
The contest accepts poems and short stories of up to 250 words. The municipality is encouraging residents to let their imagination lead and share their stories.
Prizes of up to 7,000 shekels are available for selected entries. Submissions are open until November 22, 2026.
Further information and the submission form are available on the organizers’ website.
How to take part
- The contest theme is “Truth.”
- Entries may be poems or short stories of up to 250 words.
- The submission deadline is November 22, 2026.
- Details and submissions: helicon.org.il
Sources
- Ashkelon Municipality — 2026-10-12
