Aleppo Chronicles: The Story of the Unique Sephardeem of the Ancient Near East--In Their Own Words

by Joseph A.D. Sutton

Historian Joe A.D. Sutton's classic book about the Syrian Jewish Community of Aram Soba and Brooklyn New York. This is a wonderful addition to any home, office or library and makes an invaluable gift that will be cherished for generations to come. Great interviews with so many wonderful people, many of whom are not passed on to Olam Habah, who have left their words, memories and legacies in this magnificent manuscript.

Genres: Judaism

Hardcover

Published January 1, 1988

Reviews

[Mike · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very substantial collection of oral histories (including that of my great-uncle Ralph) along with essential background of the Aleppo community before the Syrian diaspora really began. The book could use better cross references and a convention guide, but all in all an enjoyable read. It makes me nostalgic for a community I never belonged to.

[Terry · Rating 5 out of 5]

An amazing and detailed picture of a Jewish community that survived for millennia but has now been entirely wiped out.

It gave me some great insights and background for a book I’ve begun writing about my Shama great-grandparents from Aleppo.