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June 4, 2024

A New Short Story of Real Estate, Family Conflict, and Life in Israel

“The Empty Apartment.”

In his short story “The Empty Apartment,” the Israeli writer Reuven Namdar tells a tale of real estate and familial conflict while subtly acknowledging his country’s extraordinary circumstances. Herewith, an excerpt:

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June 4, 2024

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