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Catch the Jew!

By: Tuvia Tenenbom
Narrated by: Shlomo Zacks
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Catch the Jew! recounts the adventures of gonzo journalist Tuvia Tenenbom, who wanders around Israel and the Palestinian Authority for seven months in search of the untold truths in today's Holy Land. With holy chutzpah, Tenenbom boldly goes where no Jew has gone before, at times risking his life as he assumes the identities of Tobi the German and even Abu Ali in order to probe into the many stories in this strange land and poke holes in all of them.

From the self-hating leftists in Tel Aviv to the self-promoting PLO execs in Ramallah, from the black-clad Haredim of Bet Shemesh to the glowing foreign human-rights activists in Beit Hanina, from Jewish settlers and the Christians who come from abroad to toil with them to ardent Jerusalem monks and Bedouins in surprisingly glorious shacks, Tenenbom takes on the people of the land, getting to know them and disarming them as he breaks bread and mingles with anyone and everyone.

Does Palestinian wife number one hate the Jews more than she hates wife number two? Who finances cash-rich NGOs pursuing a Judenrein Israel? Who sets Palestinian olive groves on fire and why? What is the emotional gravity that pulls idealistic human-rights activists from other countries to Israel and only to Israel? Who are the flaming feminists who sacrifice their lives for the rights of polygamists? Whose land is this, anyway?

By turns poignant, enraging, and laugh-out-loud funny, this unique travelogue lays bare the intensity of this turbulent land in an unprecedented, eye-opening education, person by person, city by city, and meal by meal. You will never look at Israel the same way again.

©2015 Tuvia Tenenbom (P)2015 Tuvia Tenenbom

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spot on

As an Israeli, I feel the author has accurately encapsulated the breadth of conflicting interests, opinions and personalities here, and I was grateful that he played the role of a skeptic rather than buying everything he was told without question.

The result will be an eye opener for those who think they know this place just because they've read Max Blumenthal or Farid Zakaria or Thomas Friedman, or reports from ICRC or other NGO's whose true interests belie impartiality I am sad to say, and I think the author would agree, this lone voice of his would have to be amplified substantially if it is to convince Palestinians to reach out in a spirit of compromise. But why should this be so when, as Tenenbom shows, even Israel's ostensible allies' actions stack the deck against Israel and nurture Palestinian hopes to displace Israel rather than live with it side by side?

But, at least now you can get a real sense of what is going down here. Read this book, and you'll be able to call out the nonsense when you see it.

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Thank You!

Much appreciated insights. Well written narrative on long overdue subject matter. This book is very thought provoking, especially its sections on ICRC and other NGOs. I hope this book will prompt greater discussions about antisemitism within Germany.

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You won't understand distorted media coverage in the Israel / Palestine conflict until you read this book

Of course when I say read I mean listen also to the unabridged audiobook. Insightful, factual, fascinating and very entertaining expose of European bias and antisemitism and deceit in their obsession with finding fault with Israel.

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Great book but narration could be much better

The narrator sounds like reading more than performing. Sometimes is hard to notice that he is slim a new paragraph.

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Beautifully written

I love this book and enjoyed the wit and persistence of the author. Truly an amazing book that no other could have written without such a unique background with ties to both Israel and Europe.

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A Must Read!

An eye opening must read for anyone who thinks the Palestinians might have a point.

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The truth will prevail over lies!

Tuvia did an outstanding job portraying the truth. Even though it's quite nerve-wracking and sad to comfront the reality of Israel, Tuvia did it spot on. Could not have been better written. With satire, sinism and sarcasm he portrays thw truth perfectly. A must read, especially for every single person that dedicate their lives to criticizing Israel. I hope It would make them reassess all their hatred and reevaluate Israel for what it truly is

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Difficult to read

What disappointed you about Catch the Jew!?

I thought the author's opinions of the people he meets very insulting. He writes in a very condescending tone. I acknowledged this is supposed to be somewhat satirical but I found the writing quite tedious. The author seems to believe he's a lot more witty and clever than he actually is!

What was most disappointing about Tuvia Tenenbom’s story?

It seemed like the author considers the problems of the Middle East one big joke and didn't seem to be able to take anyone seriously. I found his musings about his surroundings very juvenile with little understanding of the nuances of the characters, history and passion of the people and places he encounters.

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I couldn't even get through half of it!

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A waste of my book credit!

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A more truthful and honest take on the Israeli-Arab fighting

This book is by an Israeli-born American play write of German descent. He visits Israel and meets with Jews, Arabs and Europeans and explores the conflict. At times he is a Jew. At other times he is an Arab. Mostly he is Toby the German. His findings are told in a humorous style, often involving the Jewish stray cats of Jerusalem. Listen, laugh and cry. Tiny does not think Israel will survive .

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Very clever unmasking of hypocrisy

Tuvia Tenenbom is an Israeli living in Germany who travels to Israel to examine the scene. He is taken by most as a German, presumed to be a leftist, and thus exposes the hypocrisy of the NGO's operating in the Middle East, the falseness of the media, the inconsistency of the Orthodox Rabbinet, and the treachery of those claiming to be for peace while plotting the opposite.

His wry way of exposing through credulity and naiveté is brilliant.

I laughed, I grew angry, I became discouraged, I gained hope, and the rose colored glasses shattered giving way to a clearer light.

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