Ruth Sohn's new book, Crossing Cairo, is the best contemporary description of life in Cairo and the concerns of the people there. As a Jewish woman living in Cairo with her husband (Reuven Firestone) and two sons, she describes life in a personal way rarely seen. You walk with her in the streets and share the foods, including her favorite spice shop.
Sohn gives an insight to the Middle East today that will help you to understand the region better.
Dr. Suleiman Mourad, Professor of Religion, Smith College says of this book:
"Ruth Sohn’s Crossing Cairo is simply FASCINATING. A treasure-trove of candid reflections on society, religion, politics, history and national memory in today’s Egypt. I especially admire her honesty in voicing her religious anxiety as an American Jew while living for half-a-year with her family in Cairo; the little vignettes about the Jewish community there (made up of a few locals, Israelis and others) are priceless. I strongly recommend the book for anyone interested in Egypt or planning to visit it."
Rabbi Ruth Sohn
Director of the Leona Aronoff Rabbinic Mentoring Program
Rabbi of the Lainer Beit Midrash
Hebrew Union College
Los Angeles, CA
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