![]() Taking the name Ahmad, the jinni becomes a citizen of the bustling community of Little Syria under the guise of being a Bedouin immigrant. ![]() Shocked at this discovery, the tinsmith takes advantage of his ability to shape metal with a skill that no human could ever master. As he works out the dents and scratches, he releases a jinni. ![]() Saved by an old rabbi, Chava is taught the nuances of being a human woman.Īt the same time in Little Syria, a copper flask that was handed down for generations is brought to a tinsmith for repairs. Overwhelmed by the commotion and unaware of the social norms, she is soon in trouble when she tries to feed a starving child from a street cart without paying. Suddenly, she is able to hear the desires and thoughts of those around her. Brought to life at sea, her master soon dies from a ruptured appendix. ![]() Chava the golem, a being made of clay brought to life by Kaballah magic, was created for a man who wanted the perfect wife as he made his way to America from Germany. The Golem and The Jinni follows two mythological beings who struggle to appear human while retaining their true selves in early 1900s New York City. ![]() By: Alison Norquist/ Arab America Contributing Writer The Golem and The Jinni by Helene Wecker / An Overview ![]()
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