Qesher Book Club: Rakiya — Stories of Bulgaria
Hosted By: Qesher
Qesher Book Club presents a discussion of “Rakiya – Stories of Bulgaria,” a collection that interweaves everyday life in Bulgaria with its little-known Jewish history. Against the backdrop of World War II, the book recalls how Bulgaria’s 50,000 Jews survived the Holocaust, even as more than 11,000 Jews from Macedonia and Thrace—then under Bulgarian control—were deported to death camps. The story “Forgiveness” highlights this dramatic episode, placing it alongside tales of mountain climbing, bear hunting, and daily life in Sofia.
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