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

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