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The book, written by former Columbus native and Israeli-American Kim (Worly) Salzman, follows the story of brave, 14-year-old Azmera, who takes part in the mass immigration of Ethiopian Jewry to Israel in the 1980s. In the historical fiction novel, Azmera embarks on the treacherous journey to join her father in Israel, leaving her pregnant mother and four younger siblings behind in Ethiopia…

Published by: Columbus Jewish News
Published on September 11, 2023
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