Shulamit Frankel grew up in the tumultuous years during the creation of the State of Israel. She shares candid reflections of her young life as her family navigates the upheavals of this political landscape. She delves into the world of her youth, capturing details that have long been forgotten, such as German colonies in Palestine before WWII and Italy’s bombing of Tel Aviv and Haifa. Shulamit’s stories cover a wide gamut of what life was like growing up in a young Tel Aviv, from understanding the significance of the religious festivals to discovering the joys of chewing gum.
Both Shulamit and her brother fought for the creation of a Jewish state. Shulamit trained in the Haganah while her brother joined the Irgun. Shulamit engages us in her family’s deep connections of love and loyalty in these difficult years. Against the background of historical events, Shulamit recalls the daily trials and tribulations of growing up in a deeply religious family in a modernizing world, capturing the tragedies, triumphs, pathos, and humor of the times.
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Nonfiction
A Tourist From Petach Tikva: Growing Up Alongside the Creation of the State of Israel
- From the Publisher
September 1, 2023
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