Maya Arad's collection of novellas, translated by Jessica Cohen, delves into the diasporic experience of Israeli academics and entrepreneurs who have relocated, exploring themes of intergenerational conflicts, satire, and academic politics.

Israeli academics, including Regev Nathansohn from Sapir College, are facing backlash after signing a petition accusing Israel of possible genocide in Gaza and urging the US to stop arming Israel during its conflict with Hamas.