Returning to Jerusalem after a long absence, Shulamit Shepher becomes embroiled in a family feud over possession of the so called Shepher Codex, a mysterious and valuable Torah manuscript discovered in her grandparents' attic genizah, a depository for old or damaged sacred documents. In unravelling the origins of the codex, Shulamit uncovers not only her ancestors' history but must reconsider her own past, her present and ultimately, her choices for the future. The tale of the family Shepher, their aspirations, feuds, and love affairs, is a haunting one of exile and belonging, displacement and the struggle for identity. The Genizah at the House of Shepher has received numerous awards, including Jewish Book Council's inaugural 2007 Sami Rohr Prize for Jewish Literature; and Hadassah Magazine's Ribalow prize. It has been short listed for Jewish Quarterly's Wingate Prize.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Griffin Publishing
ISBN-13
9780312379070
eBay Product ID (ePID)
87909021
Product Key Features
Book Title
The Genizah at the House of Shepher
Author
Tamar Yellin
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Books
Publication Year
2008
Number of Pages
352 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
235mm
Item Width
156mm
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Tamar Yellin
Country/Region of Manufacture
United States
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