Ghetto Tragedies

"Ghetto Tragedies" by Israel Zangwill is a compilation of short stories from the late 1800s that journeys into the lives of Jewish people residing in ghettos. It emphasizes themes like belief, family ties, and who they are as humans. For example, the story of Zillah and Jossel, a couple who after much prayer, have a son named Brum. However, they face difficulty because Brum is not healthy and goes blind. The stories examine the sorrow and hardships these characters experienced, while dealing with the pressures of society, tradition, and growing up. The book creates an emotional picture of the battles fought by those living in these communities.