Mazel
Mazel by Rebecca Goldstein, published by Penguin Books in 1996, is a novel that follows the journey of Sasha Saunders, a rabbi’s daughter who leaves her rural Polish shtetl for the vibrant atmosphere of prewar Warsaw. This edition spans 357 pages and is presented in English. The narrative centers on Sasha’s experiences as she joins a group of talented Yiddish actors aiming to innovate theater while navigating the complexities of her newfound fame and the allure of Warsaw’s glamorous lifestyle.
Readers will find that Sasha’s life is filled with twists and turns, prompting her to reflect on her journey and the concept of mazel, which she describes as the unpredictable force that disrupts order and certainty. The story delves into themes of family life, Jewish identity, and the performing arts, offering a rich exploration of Sasha’s character as she grapples with her past and present. Through her philosophical musings, the book invites contemplation on the nature of fate and the unexpected paths life can take.
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Feisty Sasha Saunders, a rabbi’s daughter, leaves her family’s rural Polish shtetl for the excitement of prewar Warsaw. There she joins a troupe of brilliant young Yiddish actors intent on creating new theater from old experience. Out of an audition gone wrong Sasha becomes a star, adored and celebrated, and a devotee of Warsaw’s decadent glamour. Though beautiful and flamboyant, Sasha is no fool. In fact, her twist-and-turn-filled life leaves her something of an armchair philosopher, always wondering, How did I get here from there? You can never be certain, Sasha knows, because there is such a thing as mazel. Mazel, as Sasha expounds it, is the great confounder of order and predictability. Mazel is the imp of metaphysics.
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