A Seat At The Table: A Novel of Forbidden Choices

“Elisha walks through Brooklyn with side curls tucked behind his ears and an oversized black hat on his head. He is a Chassidic Orthodox Jew and the son of a revered rabbi in whose footsteps he’s expected to follow. When he leaves his insular world to take classes at a secular college, he vows to remain unchanged…”

About the Author

“Joshua Halberstam has published widely on topics ranging from philosophy, education, culture, and religion. His previous books include Everyday Ethics: Inspired Solutions to Everyday Dilemmas; Work: Making a Living and Making a Life; and Schmoozing: The Private Conversations of American Jews. He studied at the Rabbinical Academy of America and received his PhD in philosophy from New York University. He has taught at NYU and TC – Columbia University and currently teaches at BCC of the City University of New York.

“Mr. Halberstam is a descendant of prominent Chassidic dynasties from both his mother’s and father’s side – his grandfather was among the first Chassidic Rebbes in New York. This is his first novel.”

-from the publisher’s site