Cover of Exit from home
Read Time: ~4.6 hr

Exit from home

by Anita Heyman (1977)

About this book

A Jewish youth, training to become a rabbi in oppressive turn-of-the century Russia, becomes exposed to "worldly" ideas which change his attitude towards his religion and his country.

Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraModern Era
Protagonist / CoreExit from home Lead Character

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