Dov Haller at his best!

In this compelling novel, many of the real-world issues that schools and parents struggle with are woven together in an engaging narrative that will teach you much about the people around you — and yourself.

The “Old School” approach of Cheder Menahel Shmuel Wohlberg works — except when he’s up against modern technology and newly invented psychology. The “New School” empathetic, open-door approach of newly-appointed young Assistant Menahel Dovi Ringer also works — except when old fashioned discipline is in order. Clashes between the two are inevitable — but one anonymous and angry blogger with an inside source at the cheder poses the greatest threat of all.

– Will Rav Wohlberg ever truly accept the assistant the Board of Directors forced upon him?
– Who is trying to ruin the Menahel’s reputation and why?
– Will the school’s urgently-needed fundraising dinner succeed despite the media smear against them?
– Will homesick Libby Ringer ever find her place in the community she gave up everything to join?

Power, politics, belonging and marginalization explored from the inside out.