I am a poet, essayist, and children’s book author, passionate about researching and writing about my Iraqi Jewish roots. Words are what I love to conjure over a pot, mixed with garlic, onion and ginger, to feed my husband, four boys (and dog).
just like her Nana Aziza. When Shoham
and her family must leave Iraq, they are allowed
to take only one suitcase each.
in Sydney Australia which Amira enters with her
nana, cooking up something different with
“strange spices that smell like other lands”.
But everyone says, “This is not a cholent!”,
and Amira begins to doubt whether entering
“different” was such a good idea.
does look back—and we readers are grateful that
we get to be part of her Judeo-Arabic speaking
Iraqi Jewish family.
News
17Jul
Why My Iraqi Family Never Talks About What Happened to Them
I’m so pleased to share my latest article in Yad Mizrah Magazine. All about why my family didn’t tell me about their Iraqi.. Read More →
18May
Day Eight Poetry Reading – The Jewish Experience
May 18, 2025 – Very pleased to be a featured reader for Day Eight for this special reading featuring The Jewish Experience. These.. Read More →
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