CHERRY BAUM A Judaic Novel by Leora Freedman

Cherry Baum, a Jewish mother of four, has the power to heal the sick, communicate telepathically, and soul-travel through time and space. After deciding that now is the time to go public as a holy woman, she quickly reaches the point where she can’t turn back, despite the fears of her family as their Toronto home fills with Cherry’s grateful followers. Readers will be entertained as Cherry gains considerable political influence, from the local scene up to the United Nations. Faced with overwhelming demands, Cherry tries to preserve her own integrity and resist misusing her magical gifts. However, she is in mortal danger from antisemitic forces that have infiltrated her Modern Orthodox community.