An unusual "coming out" story of an Orthodox Jew who's afraid of doing what might be considered "Unorthodox". He gradually evolves with the help of his cousin, who's turned his back on the family, his heritage, and changed his name. Eventually there's a synthesis and each blossoms into a man of self respect.
Review of Next Year in Jerusalem
Next Year in Jerusalem
(1997)
An orthodox New Yorker becomes a man with the help of his cousin
11 February 2002