Our next Zoom Book Club will feature “A Backpack, a Bear, and Eight Crates of Vodka: A Memoir” by author Lev Golinkin.
In the twilight of the Cold War (the late 1980s), nine-year old Lev Golinkin and his family cross the Soviet border, leaving Ukraine with only ten suitcases, $600, and the vague promise of help awaiting in Vienna. Years later, Lev, now an American adult, sets out to retrace his family's long trek, locate the strangers who fought for his freedom, and in the process, gain a future by understanding his past.
This is a thrilling tale of escape and survival, a deeply personal look at the life of a Jewish child caught in the last gasp of the Soviet Union, and a provocative investigation into the power of hatred and the search for belonging.
The book club will be led by Pamela Peled (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) and Carol Novis (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).
All are welcome at what promises to be a stimulating discussion of a thought-provoking book.
The time of the event refers to Israel Local Time.
Registration: Click on the register link above or contact the Booking Office at 09-9508371 (ext 2).
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