A Look Inside the Syrian Jewish Community with Author Corie Adjmi

Episode 62 of the Your Jewish Life Your Way with Karen Cinnamon podcast, hosted by Karen Cinnamon, titled "A Look Inside the Syrian Jewish Community with Author Corie Adjmi" was published on June 27, 2023 and runs 38 minutes.

June 27, 2023 ·38m · Your Jewish Life Your Way with Karen Cinnamon

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Summary

Karen sits down with author Corie Adjmi for a fascinating look at the Syrian Jewish community. Corie’s new novel, The Marriage Box, draws on her own experiences moving from a Reform upbringing in New Orleans to a traditional Orthodox Syrian life in Brooklyn as a teenager - and along the way, it shines a spotlight on a close-knit Jewish community that can seem mysterious to outsiders. Corie shares how she got started writing in her 30s after a career in education, why family is at the heart of Judaism, how she’s learned to balance her own desires with her culture’s expectations, and so much more. You’ll find out: - What it’s like being part of an incredibly close-knit Jewish community - Why it’s so important to highlight diverse Jewish voices - What inspired Corie to start writing - How the Syrian community is evolving in the 21st century - Corie’s advice for aspiring writers - What makes the Syrian Jewish community so special - Corie’s tips for a quick Friday night dinner LINKS: Corie’s website https://corieadjmi.com/ Corie on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/corieadjmi/ The Marriage Box https://amzn.to/46f7rtw Smashing Life, my Jewish community - try it out for one month with code “JEWISHJOY” https://smashinglife.club/ Jewish Joy Journal - get a 10% discount with the code “JEWISHJOYPODCAST” https://jewishjoyjournal.com/