Rain-Soaked Chador

The chador, the traditional garb of women in Iran, envelops the wearer, layer upon layer. In renowned Israeli singer Rita’s debut novel, these layers mirror the structure of passing time as they unravel—stories of childhood, migration and emotional storms.
This family saga weaves a tale of humans and demons, peddlers and rogues, miracles and fateful relationships, into a vibrant tapestry. Rita’s recounting of the rich life of the Jewish community in Tehran and her family’s migration from Iran to Israel is a narrative sprinkled with magic dust. The dangerous, discovery-filled journey from the bustling neighborhoods of Tehran to Bialik Street in Ramat Hasharon is described in realistic detail,while hinting at dreamlike legends. Rita writes about the difficulties of immigration and the pain of being uprooted with candour. In parallel, she relates her journey to becoming an artist—how she nearly lost her voice due to the hardships of the journey, but managed to reclaim it through the power of song.