Minyan: Ten Jewish Men

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Set in New York City, this novel follows Norbert Wilner, a 37-year-old grappling with arrested development alongside his childhood friends. As they gather to mourn a deceased friend, they confront their unfulfilled lives and the lingering impact of their pasts, including the shadow of the Holocaust. Each character, with diverse beliefs and quirks, reflects on their failures and aspirations. Norbert's journey leads him to consider becoming a rabbi and starting a funeral parlor, ultimately seeking meaning through humor, friendship, and spirituality.