{"id":816984,"date":"2026-06-02T00:36:02","date_gmt":"2026-06-02T00:36:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/?p=816984"},"modified":"2026-06-02T00:36:02","modified_gmt":"2026-06-02T00:36:02","slug":"prof-netiva-caftori-a-year-of-pinchings-contentonow-netanel-semrik","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/prof-netiva-caftori-a-year-of-pinchings-contentonow-netanel-semrik_816984.html","title":{"rendered":"Prof. Netiva Caftori: “A Year Of Pinchings” | ContentoNow & Netanel Semrik"},"content":{"rendered":"
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A striking cover layout bridging academic logic with the rich dust of Benin, West Africa, for Prof. Netiva Caftori’s living video-memoir. Expertly designed by Ayal Semrik (Bezalel Academy & University of Linz, Austria), who drew deep creative inspiration from the original Hebrew edition published in Israel. Published by ContentoNow & Netanel Semrik, this visual identity seamlessly integrates QR and video-playlist access for a visceral global audience and SEO experience.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Discover the inspiring legacy of Prof. Netiva Caftori in her groundbreaking living video-memoir, “A Year Of Pinchings: My Life In Africa”. Bridging science, logic, and profound cultural immersion, this innovative multi-sensory release brings her real-world 2003 Benin journals to life. Published internationally by Netanel Semrik and ContentoNow, this visceral digital experience preserves her remarkable academic and humanitarian heritage.<\/div>\n

CHICAGO \/ TEL AVIV –<\/strong> In an era where digital content often feels fleeting, Professor Netiva Caftori is proving that the most profound stories deserve a new dimension. Today marks the international English launch of “A Year Of Pinchings: My Life In Africa”, a groundbreaking “Video-Memoir” that transcends the boundaries of traditional publishing.<\/p>\n

Moving far beyond the printed word, Professor Caftori – a distinguished Professor Emerita of Mathematics and Computer Science at Northeastern Illinois University – has unveiled a “Living Book.” In this innovative format, the author herself has not only translated her intimate journals from Hebrew but has filmed a curated series of readings, inviting the audience into her living room to experience her journey face-to-face.<\/p>\n

The “Living Book” Concept: A Multi-Sensory Patent<\/p>\n

“A Year Of Pinchings” is not just a translation; it is a direct transference of the soul. By filming herself reading each chapter, Professor Caftori eliminates the distance between author and reader. This “Video-Memoir” offers an unparalleled level of intimacy, allowing viewers to see the emotion in her eyes and hear the nuance in her voice as she recounts a life-altering year in Benin, West Africa, during 2003.<\/p>\n

From Algorithms to the Dust of Benin<\/p>\n

The memoir captures a year of stark contrasts. As a young academic specializing in logic and mathematics, Caftori left the comforts of the West for the unpredictable rhythms of Benin. The “pinchings” referenced in the title are those sharp, sudden moments of cultural shock, profound beauty, maternal anxiety, and human grace that defined her time there.<\/p>\n

By organizing the book as a YouTube playlist, Professor Caftori has created a seamless user experience. Each video corresponds to a chapter in the book, allowing a global audience to consume the narrative at their own pace – entirely free of charge and accessible from any device.<\/p>\n

A Quote from Professor Netiva Caftori:<\/p>\n

“I wanted the English version to be more than just a linguistic translation; I wanted it to be a transference of the spirit. By filming these readings, I am inviting you to sit with me, person to person. It’s a journey through the dust of Benin, chapter by chapter, where the logic of science meets the vulnerability of being a stranger in a foreign land.”<\/p>\n

How to Experience “A Year Of Pinchings”<\/p>\n

The entire series is now available for streaming. The “Video-Memoir” is organized into a chronological playlist on YouTube, offering a raw and courageous look at a year that changed a life, delivered in a format perfectly calibrated for the digital age.<\/p>\n

Start the journey here: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLUe6asn5FdtsH8E6o2ooZcruKtUiaphAi<\/a><\/p>\n

Media Contact<\/span>
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Phone:<\/strong> 03-5616666
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Website:<\/strong> https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLUe6asn5FdtsH8E6o2ooZcruKtUiaphAi<\/a><\/p>\n

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