‘I Am A Palestinian Jew’: Book Talk At Caldwell Library

CALDWELL, NJ — A Caldwell resident will be speaking about her new book on Thursday, Oct. 19.

Margalit Edelson will discuss her newly released memoir, “I Am a Palestinian Jew,” from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Caldwell Public Library.

Refreshments will be provided. The event will include a question-and-answer session. Limited spots are available. Attendees can register at librarian@caldwellpl.org.

According to the book’s description online:

“With historical background, this memoir, 'I Am A Palestinian Jew,' covers the period between Margalit Edelson’s birth in 1930 in Jerusalem through the period until the birth of the new state of Israel in 1948. She is a Jewish child living in Palestine under the British Mandate. Her family home, living conditions, Arab attacks, her family’s friendship with an elite Arab family, her school environment, visits to the Kotel, and the onset of World War II are described. So are the ordinary things that children like to do.”

Edelson, 93, talked about her debut book with New Jersey Jewish News earlier this year. Read the article here.

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