About this episode

The episode discusses the launch of Linda Margolin Royal's book and the aftermath of a terror attack at Bondi Beach during Hannukah celebrations.

The novel of Australian author Linda Margolin Royal,"The Star on the Grave", is now launched in the United States. The book is based on the true story of the "Japanese Schindler"-- the Japanese diplomat who rescued many Jews in Lithuania against the orders of hisgovernment. In this interview we also discuss the aftermath of the terror attack last December at Bondi Beach, Sydney, where Jews were celebrating Hannukah.

People in this episode

Guest: Linda Margolin Royal

Topics covered

• Australian literature
• Jewish history
• terrorism
• cultural celebrations
• diplomacy

Keywords

• Linda Margolin Royal
• The Star on the Grave
• Bondi Beach
• terror attack
• Hannukah
• Japanese Schindler
• Jewish rescue

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Star on the Grave

Places: Bondi Beach, Australia

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