The One-Star Jew

Plot

Interconnected short stories taking place in New York.

The creator of one-fingered lily -- Cancer of the testicles -- Selective Service -- The Jewish Buddha -- My rabbi, Ray Charles, and singing birds -- The man who refused to watch the academy awards -- A safe route on Eighty-third Street -- The one-star Jew -- The lost pigeon of East Broadway -- The princess -- 8:30 to 10:00 p.m. -- The arrest -- A sense of responsibility -- Jolson sings again.