From a Sealed Room

In this insightful novel, Rachel Kadish explores themes of history, family, and personal growth against the backdrop of Jerusalem after the Gulf War. As Maya begins her studies at Hebrew University, she forms meaningful connections with her cousin Tami and meets Shifra, a Holocaust survivor, whose stories inspire Maya to face her own challenges. The story delicately examines the complex bonds that tie characters to their pasts and their hopes for the future.