In this episode of ‘Jews in Space,’ host Sarah Einstein converses with author Zeeva Bukai about her new book ‘The World Between,’ and her debut piece ‘The Anatomy of Exile,’ which was recently shortlisted for the Jewish Book Award. They delve into the themes and complexities of Bukai’s work, emphasizing the intricacies of Jewish life and identity, the dynamics of intercultural marriages, and the significance of secrets. Additionally, they discuss the conceptualization of a future Jewish community in space, and how cultural and linguistic diversity could be maintained. Bukai also shares readings from her novels, offering listeners a glimpse into her intricate storytelling.
00:00 Introduction and Author Praise
03:51 Discussing ‘The World Between’
10:04 Reading from ‘The World Between’
15:28 Exploring Themes and Characters
21:14 Discussing ‘The Anatomy of Exile’
32:43 The Burden of Secrets
34:08 Creating Dramatic Tension in Writing
35:18 Epistolary Novels and Their Unique Appeal
37:40 Reading from ‘The Anatomy of Exile’
40:49 The Importance of Pre-Orders
41:48 Envisioning Jewish Life Beyond Antisemitism
42:52 Cultural Preservation on a Jewish Ark Ship
44:14 The Fusion of Jewish Cultures in Israel
48:22 The Role of Language in Cultural Identity
54:26 Maintaining Cultural Traditions on the Ark Ship
55:07 Unique Seder Traditions
56:53 Concluding Thoughts
Preorder The World Between here:
https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-world-between-zeeva-bukai/2cd28fe78e55ed63?ean=9781953002679&next=t
Order The Anatomy of Exile here:
https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-anatomy-of-exile-a-novel-zeeva-bukai/593f26619d10e035?ean=9781953002464&next=t
