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Cohen probes Jewish identity, assimilation, scholarship, and political mythmaking.
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The Netanyahus
Joshua Cohen2022 selection · Literary fiction
The Netanyahus
At a fictional 1959 college, historian Ruben Blum evaluates Benzion Netanyahu for a faculty appointment. Netanyahu’s arrival with his family turns academic politics into escalating farce.
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You enjoy erudite, abrasive comedy built around an awkward visit.
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