The Same Embrace
A Novel by Michael LowenthalJonathan's twin brother Jacob has become orthodox. Jonathan goes to visit Jacob, and is surprised to find that he enjoys the atmosphere of his brother's yeshiva. Jonathan's homosexuality, which Jacob had commented on so vitriolically in letters home, is not mentioned. Jacob's best friend convinces Jonathan to have sex with him. Jacob walks in on them, and Jonathan catches a plane back to America the next day. Jonathan resumes his life, estranged from his brother. Nana Jenny has a stroke, and the family convenes. Family history begins to come to light and with it comes family peace.
For this book to agree with any known genetic pattern of male homosexuality, there would have to be two characters in the closet.
Food for thought: Jacob tells Jonathan that acting in God's ways is important, even more important than belief in God. Does belief in God result in acting in His ways?
Happy reading.
