Sons and Daughters

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Set in the 1930s, the story revolves around Rabbi Sholem Shachne Katzenellenbogen, who grapples with the disintegration of his family and traditional values amid the encroaching modern world. His children pursue secular paths, leading to tensions and heartache within the household. The narrative captures the clash between religious duty and modernity, while offering a poignant exploration of Yiddish culture in Poland and Lithuania before the Holocaust. With rich characters and deep emotional resonance, it reflects on a vibrant world soon to be lost.