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0 Culture Israel

Out of Africa: a smashing children’s tale for Passover

Jewish Chronicle · 17 Apr

"Workitu's Passover" is a children's picture book based on the author's childhood in Ethiopia, where the tradition of smashing chametz vessels before Passover and reshaping them symbolizes continuity of Jewish traditions from generation to generation.

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Israel evacuates over 200 Ethiopians from conflict region

BCohen in Forward · 11 Aug 2023

Israel has evacuated over 200 people, including Israeli citizens and those eligible to immigrate to Israel, from a conflict region in Ethiopia.

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Is the Ark of the Covenant in Ethiopia?

Dan Shapira in Tablet · 7 Jan 2022

According to popular belief, the Ark of the Covenant, a sacred object of the ancient Hebrews, is said to be kept in Ethiopia.

0 Politics Communities

Ethiopia is spiralling into civil war—and Israel has a chance to help

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 17 Nov 2021

This episode of The CJN Daily discusses the current civil war in Ethiopia and its impact on the country's remaining Jewish community.

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Ethiopian Jews’ Version of Friday Night Dinner

Joan Nathan in Tablet · 1 Sep 2021

This article reflects on the author's experiences with Ethiopian Jews and their version of Friday night dinner.

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Joan Nathan in Tablet · 21 Jul 2021

This article discusses the rising popularity of tahini, a paste made from sesame seeds, particularly in the United States.

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The Glory of the Kings

Dan Shapira in Tablet · 17 Feb 2021

The text discusses various aspects of Ethiopian and Abyssinian history and culture.

0 Israel Communities

Finding a Safe Space on a Kibbutz

Sara Toth Stub in Tablet · 10 Dec 2018

An Ethiopian asylum-seeker, identified as L., who faced harrowing experiences involving human traffickers found solace on a kibbutz in Israel with her daughter through a program aimed at improving living conditions for non-Jewish refugees.

0 History Politics

George H.W. Bush, The ‘Lonely Guy’ President Who Saved Thousands Of Jews

Forward · 1 Dec 2018

George H.W. Bush, the 41st U.S. president, died at 94, leaving behind a complex legacy with the Jewish community.