Meyer Landsman is a fictional character from the novel "The Yiddish Policemen's Union" by Michael Chabon. He is a hard-boiled detective working in an alternate history version of Alaska, where Jewish refugees settled after World War II. Landsman is known for his gruff demeanor, personal struggles, and dedication to solving crimes in a complex and often dangerous environment. In the story, Landsman investigates a murder that leads him into a web of political intrigue and cultural tensions within the Jewish community. His character embodies themes of identity, loss, and redemption, making him a compelling figure in Chabon's richly imagined world.