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Echoes of Aden at the table - Claudia Mendoza
Claudia Mendoza shares the story of growing up in northwest London with a Jewish identity shaped by both Ashkenazi and Adeni (Mizrahi/Sephardi) roots. From Shabbat tables filled with tamarind, fenugreek, and Arabic-inflected Hebrew, to vivid family memories of escape from Aden, Claudia reflects on what it means to carry multiple Jewish histories at once.
Claudia Mendoza is Chief Executive of the Jewish Leadership Council, and has worked for various think tanks as a Research Analyst, focusing on the Middle East with a special interest in Iran and the transitioning Arab states. She has a BSc in Biochemistry from University College London and an MA in Middle East Studies from the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London. She is an alumna of the Adam Science Foundation Leadership Programme.
- Heritage & Memory: Growing up between Ashkenazi and Adeni influences
- Food & Identity: Tamarind, fenugreek, and overnight breads as cultural markers
- Family Histories: Stories of escape from Aden and the importance of oral histories
- Representation: Why Mizrahi and Sephardi voices matter in education and leadership
Short definitions and terms referenced in this episode:
- Adeni Jews: A Jewish community from Aden (formerly a British colony, now part of Yemen), distinct from Yemeni Jews
- Talbis: A henna and candle tradition from across Yemenite Jewry - also used at weddings.
- Hilbeh / H’oba: A fenugreek-based condiment popular in Adeni Jewish cuisine
Explore past episodes that also reflect on identity, race, and Jewish belonging:
S2E5 – Unity Through Diversity with Dr Isaac Amon
S2E4 – Everything Needs to Change with Daniel Jonas
- Sephardi Voices UK – Oral history project chronicling Mizrahi and Sephardi Jewish experiences
- The Jewish Leadership Council - organisation representing the UK Jewish community
- Board of Deputies Report on Racial Inclusivity in the Jewish Community (2021)
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Show credits
Host / Producer: Eylan Ezekiel
Post-production: Communicating for Impact
Artwork: Emily Theodore
Music: Aleksafor utransndr Karabanov
Sound effects: Serge Quadrado
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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By Eylan EzekielClaudia Mendoza shares the story of growing up in northwest London with a Jewish identity shaped by both Ashkenazi and Adeni (Mizrahi/Sephardi) roots. From Shabbat tables filled with tamarind, fenugreek, and Arabic-inflected Hebrew, to vivid family memories of escape from Aden, Claudia reflects on what it means to carry multiple Jewish histories at once.
Claudia Mendoza is Chief Executive of the Jewish Leadership Council, and has worked for various think tanks as a Research Analyst, focusing on the Middle East with a special interest in Iran and the transitioning Arab states. She has a BSc in Biochemistry from University College London and an MA in Middle East Studies from the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London. She is an alumna of the Adam Science Foundation Leadership Programme.
- Heritage & Memory: Growing up between Ashkenazi and Adeni influences
- Food & Identity: Tamarind, fenugreek, and overnight breads as cultural markers
- Family Histories: Stories of escape from Aden and the importance of oral histories
- Representation: Why Mizrahi and Sephardi voices matter in education and leadership
Short definitions and terms referenced in this episode:
- Adeni Jews: A Jewish community from Aden (formerly a British colony, now part of Yemen), distinct from Yemeni Jews
- Talbis: A henna and candle tradition from across Yemenite Jewry - also used at weddings.
- Hilbeh / H’oba: A fenugreek-based condiment popular in Adeni Jewish cuisine
Explore past episodes that also reflect on identity, race, and Jewish belonging:
S2E5 – Unity Through Diversity with Dr Isaac Amon
S2E4 – Everything Needs to Change with Daniel Jonas
- Sephardi Voices UK – Oral history project chronicling Mizrahi and Sephardi Jewish experiences
- The Jewish Leadership Council - organisation representing the UK Jewish community
- Board of Deputies Report on Racial Inclusivity in the Jewish Community (2021)
Find us elsewhere, here!
Show credits
Host / Producer: Eylan Ezekiel
Post-production: Communicating for Impact
Artwork: Emily Theodore
Music: Aleksafor utransndr Karabanov
Sound effects: Serge Quadrado
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.