Odessa, Odessa

"Odessa, Odessa" chronicles the lives of two families rooted in a lineage of rabbis and cantors in a shtetl near Odessa, exploring their struggles amidst historic turmoil. The narrative begins with Henya, the wife of Rabbi Mendel Kolopsky, grappling with unexpected motherhood and the brutality of an anti-Semitic attack. As tensions rise and ideologies clash regarding their future, the families face pivotal decisions that will shape their destinies over decades, highlighting the enduring bonds of tradition amid persecution.