Kaddish.Com by Nathan Englander
In this poignant and darkly humorous novel, a secular Jewish man named Larry struggles with the responsibility of saying the Kaddish, the traditional Jewish prayer for the dead, for his recently deceased father. Unwilling to commit to the daily ritual, he impulsively hires a stranger through a website to recite the prayers on his behalf. This decision sets off a chain of events that forces Larry to confront his own beliefs, family dynamics, and the complexities of faith and tradition. As he navigates the tension between modernity and tradition, Larry embarks on a journey of self-discovery, ultimately leading to unexpected revelations and a deeper understanding of his heritage.
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- 2019
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