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Our book for October is "The Last Jew" by Noah Gordon. The discussion will be hosted offsite. Contact organizer Anne Faigen at (412) 422-9580 for the location and all the details.
ABOUT THE BOOK
In the year 1492, the Inquisition has all of Spain in its grip. After centuries of pogrom-like riots encouraged by the Church, the Jews — who have been an important part of Spanish life since the days of the Romans — are expelled from the country by royal edict. Many who wish to remain are intimidated by Church and Crown and become Catholics, but several hundred thousand choose to retain their religion and depart; given little time to flee, some perish even before they can escape from Spain.
Yonah Toledano, the 15-year-old son of a celebrated Spanish silversmith, has seen his father and brother die during these terrible days — victims whose murders go almost unnoticed in a time of mass upheaval. Trapped in Spain by circumstances, he is determined to honor the memory of his family by remaining a Jew.