The novel tells the story of Shmuel Meir Lichtbencher, the last heir of a fictional Polish Hasidic dynasty, who flees the Holocaust to Mississippi and eventually New York City, where he becomes a musician playing blues alongside Black musicians. The book explores themes of faith, identity, and cross-cultural connections between Jewish and Black communities.
Refreshments will be served at 6:45 PM. Author interview and discussion moderated by Nancy Leaderman. Books will be available for purchase.
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