Jeffrey Gale's provocative historical novel, The Secret of Redemption, takes readers to November 2013. Set against the backdrop of Rabbi Levin's service in a northern Manhattan synagogue, which provides sanctuary to a significant number of Holocaust survivors, the narrative unfurls amidst societal upheaval and haunting echoes of past horrors.
As the seventy-fifth anniversary of Kristallnacht looms, Rabbi Levin finds himself grappling with the resurgence of hatred and discrimination in America, stirring memories of darker times. Meanwhile, his daughter Bracha, immersed in graduate studies at Hebrew University and deeply engaged in human rights advocacy, confronts the intricate complexities of the Israel-Palestinian conflict. Both father and daughter are ensnared in the web of history as past traumas intersect with present challenges, forcing them to confront uncomfortable truths and navigate the tumultuous terrain of identity and belief.
At the heart of Gale's narrative lies the pivotal saying of Jewish belief: "Forgetfulness leads to exile while remembrance is the secret of redemption." This saying serves as a guiding light for Rabbi Levin and Bracha as they navigate through the complexities of their respective journeys, grappling with questions of memory, resilience, and the enduring quest for redemption.
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