It’s been two weeks since Shoham’s Bangle's release and I’ve really loved all the feedback I’ve been receiving. My best is when people of Iraqi Jewish descent tell me they wish they... read more →
It's so wonderful and exciting to have Shoham's Bangle released this week. I have some lovely family fun events coming up to read, discuss and enjoy the Iraqi Jewish story... read more →
Here I write about the inspiration for my children's picture book Shoham's Bangle. Check it out on Kar-Ben Author Blog Posts.
Recently I had the pleasure of meeting Joe Samuels in Los Angeles. Joe is an author and businessman, but more importantly for me, a fellow Jewish Iraqi. In his nineties,... read more →
I need to visit the butcher and order a whole chicken. I need to explain to the butcher that the wholechicken must be left with enough skin so I can... read more →
The olives are blossoming, or do I write blooming, or just plain growing. Still too small and greento pick, but there. Just as it has grown too hot, and the... read more →
This is the way to find family, to know your great great grandfather was the Chacham Bashi of Iraq. Hisname was Chacham Moshe Chaim Shamash. Because I share my passion/obsession... read more →