Archive - Millie Efraim’s Substack

Jewish dress in Qajar Iran, as seen in Kamal-ol-molk’s painting “The Merchant”

I first saw this painting featured in an essay written by Haideh Sahim in Houman Sarshar’s book, Esther’s Children.

Dec 1, 2024 •

November 2024

— Beyond being the daughter of Asher and granddaughter of Yakov, according to Persian Jewish legends, she was the first Jew to step foot in Iran.

Nov 26, 2024 •

Millie Efraim

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October 2023

farewell smartphone

These days I’m walking streets I’ve never walked before.

Oct 1, 2023 •

Millie Efraim

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August 2023

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