Zar was raised in an ultra-Orthodox neighborhood in Jerusalem.
But he breaks away from this insular world to pursue his dream of playing soccer professionally.
Egel, a kibbutznik, and Hajji, a Muslim, are young Israelis from very different backgrounds who share with Zar a passion for soccer.
Their destinies intertwine as they become teammates on The Israel National Football Team, representing their tiny country in the World Cup.
From the ancient stone walls of Jerusalem's Old Ci.
Olive Blossom Press, Llc First among nations: a novel about struggle and perseverance in the holy land, paperback/ira mosen
