The Matzah Ball
The Matzah Ball by Jean Meltzer is a 416-page novel published by MIRA in 2021. This edition presents a humorous and heartfelt story centered around Rachel Rubenstein-Goldblatt, a Jewish woman who secretly adores Christmas while navigating her career as a romance novelist. When her publisher challenges her to write a Hanukkah romance, Rachel struggles to find inspiration, leading her to the Matzah Ball, a Jewish music celebration, where she unexpectedly reconnects with her childhood rival, Jacob Greenberg.
Readers will discover a narrative that explores themes of identity, love, and the complexities of holiday traditions. As Rachel and Jacob confront their past and the tensions between them, the story unfolds with a blend of romance and comedy. The book delves into the significance of Hanukkah and the journey of self-acceptance, making it a relatable read for those interested in romantic comedy and holiday fiction.
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“The Matzah Ball had me laughing out loud…an all-around terrific read.”–Debbie Macomber, #1 New York Times bestselling author
Oy! to the world
Rachel Rubenstein-Goldblatt is a nice Jewish girl with a shameful secret: she loves Christmas. For a decade she’s hidden her career as a Christmas romance novelist from her family. Her talent has made her a bestseller even as her chronic illness has always kept the kind of love she writes about out of reach.
But when her diversity-conscious publisher insists she write a Hanukkah romance, her well of inspiration suddenly runs dry. Hanukkah’s not magical. It’s not merry. It’s not Christmas. Desperate not to lose her contract, Rachel’s determined to find her muse at the Matzah Ball, a Jewish music celebration on the last night of Hanukkah, even if it means working with her summer camp archenemy–Jacob Greenberg.
Though Rachel and Jacob haven’t seen each other since they were kids, their grudge still glows brighter than a menorah. But as they spend more time together, Rachel finds herself drawn to Hanukkah–and Jacob–in a way she never expected. Maybe this holiday of lights will be the spark she needed to set her heart ablaze.
“A luminous celebration of all types of love, threaded with the message that everyone is worthy of it.”–Rachel Lynn Solomon, author of The Ex Talk
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