The World a Moment Later

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Journalist Leon Abramowitz never planned to immigrate to Palestine, but in 1922, after being sent to report on pioneers, he finds himself abandoned when his editor runs off with the paper's funds. This sets the stage for a narrative that follows Abramowitz and his two sons—one remaining in Europe, while young Haim joins his father, leading a group of orange pickers and destined for legendary status. The story also features Yehezkel Klein, an ex-underground activist who vows to protest against leaving his homeland; Lev Gutkin, a Russian armed with a gun after his assassination plot against Stalin fails with the dictator's death; David Bonhoeffer, a nomadic caretaker for the neglected; the late Naomi Riklin, who still influences her husband, Doctor Riklin; Rivka Abramowitz, who survives on lemons and spices; and Shmuel Klein, a medal-winner and pyromaniac electrician. This narrative serves as a counterpoint to the official Zionist story, focusing on those overlooked by history. It captures the complexities of human experience—anger, wisdom, despair, and love—while respecting the foundational myths of Zionism. Blending realism and fantasy, it deeply questions the purpose of existence in this land. Translated by Jessica Cohen from the Hebrew HaOlam, Ktsat Achar-kach.