The Yiddish Policemen's Union

*The Yiddish Policemen's Union* is a detective novel by Michael Chabon set in an alternate history where, after World War II, a temporary Jewish settlement was established in Alaska rather than Israel. The story follows Meyer Landsman, a seasoned detective, as he investigates a murder in this community, exploring themes of identity, displacement, and cultural conflict. The novel combines elements of mystery and noir with rich Yiddish language and Jewish cultural references, creating a compelling narrative about a transient Jewish diasporic society and its struggles within a unique geopolitical context.