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‘Catch the Jew’ Tuvia eyes US at Beth Shalom

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Tuvia Tenenbom, best-selling author of  “I Slept in Hitler’s Room” and “Catch the Jew” will be speaking at Congregation of Beth Shalom this Sunday, July 23, about his latest book, “The Lies They Tell.”

Tenenbom’s new book details his experiences as he travels across the backroads of the United States interviewing regular people on a wide range of subjects, including racism and poverty in America and the Israel-Palestinian conflict.

“I see now more and more [anti-Semitism] as America becomes more like Europe, and Jews are part of it,” Tenenbom told The Jewish Star, reflecting on his experiences.

Tenenbom, a German Jew who was born in Israel, traveled across America by car, avoiding highways and sticking to backroads so as best to talk to and get to know the people of America. To his surprise and dismay, he found a growing number of Jews who opposed the modern state of Israel and the actions of its government.

“There are many strange developments in America,” Tenenbom said. “I met all these Jews who, for whatever reason, cannot stand themselves.”

Tenenbom’s appearance is scheduled for 7:30 pm at 390 Broadway, Lawrence. Admission is free.