
עולה (Injustice), with excerpt from The Escaping Club
by יוסף חיים ברנר Yosef Haim Brenner
'עולה (Injustice), with excerpt from The Escaping Club' Summary
Set amidst the turmoil of World War I, the story follows a group of Jewish workers living on the Turkish side of the dividing line between the warring forces. Their lives are disrupted when they discover an escaped British prisoner of war hiding among them. A heated debate ensues, with some arguing for compassion and others prioritizing loyalty to their occupiers. Ultimately, the workers make a fateful decision that will have profound consequences for both themselves and the escaped prisoner.Book Details
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