Israel's spy masters awaken their prime minister to a human rights nightmare: rapid population growth will give the ultra-Orthodox control of Israel's parliament in a generation. Mossad and Shin Bet covertly recruit the secret secular scion of a powerful and "childless" Hasidic rabbi's illicit affair. The spy agencies reveal hidden family history and offer a startling proposition: a daring gamble and a risky gambit to change that future. The novel's plot-driven story concludes with a stunning surprise.This well-documented tale of predictive fiction sounds the alarm on Israeli domestic issues stemming from an imperious religious orthodoxy that rides roughshod over human rights while advantaging itself in ways that threaten the economy, security, and nature of the Jewish State.Throughout the novel, Leigh Lerner makes effective use of Jewish tradition, giving opportunity to enter the mindsets and practices that motivate Israel's diverse society. Yet, at the same time, there is full enjoyment of a fast-paced tale of drama and social significance.The Mossad Messiah challenges the soul and the ethic of Israel and of Jewish people everywhere.words : 97295