Memories of Beirut: A Journey Through Time
There is not a single day that I do not return to the sweet, happy memories of my childhood—filled with scents, flavors, and perfumes. My home carried an aroma for each season, as my mother cooked summer, cooked spring, and cooked winter.
Beirut’s Jewish Quarter, Wadi Abou Jamil, was a world of bustling streets, morning vendors, school lunches, and the warm smells of bakeries and spice shops. Through this series, I revisit those cherished memories and share a glimpse into a past that remains alive in my heart.
Explore the Memories of Beirut
Introduction: The Scents & Seasons of Childhood
Milkmen and Morning Deliveries
School Lunches & Zaatar Pizza
My School and the Jewish Quarter
Afternoon Snacks & Street Vendors
My Grandfather’s Store: A World of Flavors
The Jewish Quarter & Daily Life
Flavors of the Neighborhood
Home & Cooking Traditions
Shabbat & Everyday Meals
Jewish Beirut & Lebanese-Jewish Heritage
Life in Wadi Abou Jamil was filled with vibrant culture, strong community ties, and deeply rooted traditions. The streets of Beirut echoed with the calls of street vendors, the laughter of schoolchildren, and the bustling energy of family-owned grocery stores.
From zaatar pizzas at school to my grandfather’s grocery store, every experience was shaped by Lebanese-Jewish life. This series is a tribute to the rich past of Beirut’s Jewish community.
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