We speak with Jumana Jaber, who in 2013, packed up her family, locked up her house, handed a neighbor the key ... and became one of the millions of families to escape Syria. In Damascus, the Syrian capital, Jumana taught art and theater design but thanks to the Institute of International Education’s Scholar Rescue Fund, Jumana found work taking her talent to Montclair State University.
Just over a year ago, she opened the doors to Watchung Plaza's Le Souk which in the middle east is an outdoor marketplace. There Jumana invites guests to gather, sip some tea and enjoy bites of authentic middle eastern treats, just like they would in her home city. She also fills the shop with beautiful imported gifts from Syria, Turkey and Morocco. She hopes after listening, you just drop by to say "Good morning, Jumana."
Episode 102: Montclair Local
Episode 101: Podclair, 3 Years & 100 Episodes Later
Episode 100: Sister to Sister
Episode 99: Cafe Moso
Episode 98: Growth Point Business Consulting
Episode 97: Bike & Walk Montclair
Episode 96: Dream Martial Arts
Episode 95: Jeree Wade
Episode 94: Vesta Chocolate
Episode 93:Ahava Felicidad Hair and Body
Episode 88 BONUS: Paper Plane Coffee Co. additional interview in Spanish
Episode 92: Montclair Meal Kits
Episode 91: Artisans Gallery Pop-Up Store
Episode 90: Montclair Pet Girl
Episode 89: Sharron Miller's Academy for the Performing Arts
Episode 88: Paper Plane Coffee Co.
Episode 87: Janice Gobert & Inq-ITS
Episode 86: North Essex Chamber of Commerce
Episode 85: Montclair's Community Response to School’s Out! Businesses for our Youth
Episode 84: Montclair's Community Response Business Re-Openings & Black Lives Matter
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