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Meet all my White colonialist friends in Israel.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 22 Oct

Joshua Hoffman explores the narrative that casts Israelis as 'White colonialists,' humorously dissecting this stereotype by highlighting the diverse ancestries and migration stories of Jews in Israel.

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Ethiopian Jews | Mehereta Baruch-Ron on how black Jews are the original Zionists

Israel: State of a Nation · 14 Aug

Mehereta Baruch-Ron discusses the history and challenges of Ethiopian Jews, their ancient connection to Jerusalem, and their journey to Israel, shedding light on identity and belonging.

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No, your matzo doesn’t need to be drier than the Sinai Desert

Sam Lin-Sommer in Forward · 18 Apr

The article explores the history and tradition of matzo, highlighting that traditionally, soft matzo was more common than the dry, cracker-like version typically found today.

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‘Were you adopted?’ and other questions not to ask Jews of color

Zerline Hughes Spruill in JTA · 27 Feb

The article discusses common questions that Jews of color often encounter, such as assumptions about adoption, ethnicity, Hebrew language proficiency, conversion status, and familiarity with other Jews of color.

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L’dor V’dor: The Resilience of Ethiopian Jewish Practice

Ashton Macklin in New Voices · 21 Feb

The text explores the resilience of Ethiopian Jewish practice, highlighting the return to roots and demands of the younger generation, the mythologization of the Beta Israel community, the unique religious practices of the Haymanot, the impact of mass migration on the community, and the challenges faced in integrating into mainstream Jewish society in Israel.

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L’Dor V’Dor: The Resilience of Ethiopian Jewish Practice

Ashton Macklin in New Voices · 21 Feb

The article discusses the resilience of Ethiopian Jewish practices, highlighting how the community maintains its identity and religious traditions despite challenges.

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The Mossad: Inside the Missions of Israel's Elite Spy Agency

Future of Jewish · 10 Sep 2023

The Mossad, Israel's foreign intelligence service, is famous for its spy missions that have been made public.

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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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Bret Stephens teaches college grads to argue!

Call Me Back · 5 Jun 2023

In this episode, Bret Stephens discusses his recent address at the University of Chicago amidst protests, reflecting on free speech and intellectual diversity.

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Israel just airlifted in 180 Ethiopian Jews. Meet the Canadians who helped make it happen

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 2 Jun 2022

This episode of The CJN Daily discusses the recent airlift of 180 Ethiopian Jews to Israel as part of Operation Tzur Israel and highlights the involvement of Canadian Jewish leaders in facilitating this migration.

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The rarely told story of how a handful of Montreal Jews covertly rescued 300 Ethiopian refugees

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 18 Nov 2021

This episode of The CJN Daily explores the largely unknown story of a group of Montreal Jews who, in the early 1980s, orchestrated a daring and clandestine rescue mission for hundreds of Ethiopian Jews, bringing them safely to Quebec.

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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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#39 - The Tragic Death of R' Imanuel Chai Ricco & The Ten Tribes

Jewish History Uncensored · 20 May 2021

This episode discusses the tragic death of R' Imanuel Chai Ricco and why he was considered to have died for Kiddush Hashem.

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Are Jews Black?

Tudor Parfitt in Tablet · 17 Feb 2021

The discussion about the color of Jews has a long history, dating back to the belief in Europe that Jews were somatically and metaphorically Black.

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“Our Bread of Isolation”

Yitzchak Etshalom in Lehrhaus · 5 Apr 2020

The Haggadah, traditionally thought to have been solidified in the 1st to 3rd centuries CE, has continued to evolve over the centuries, with newer additions reflecting contemporary issues and aspirations.

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The Black Cohens

Rich Cohen in Tablet · 25 Feb 2020

The article explores the presence of black individuals with the surname Cohen, particularly in the context of notable athletes like Tarik Cohen.

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Challah Is Not the Only Bread

Joan Nathan in Tablet · 16 Jul 2019

The text discusses the history of the Jewish community in Ethiopia dating back to around 500 CE when nearly a million Jews lived in over 500 villages in northern Ethiopia.

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Tale of Israeli Airlift Of Ethiopians Comes To The Big Screen

Forward · 21 Mar 2017

The article discusses the upcoming movie "Red Sea Diving Resort," directed by Gideon Raff, which tells the story of Operation Solomon, a covert airlift in 1991 that brought 14,325 Ethiopian Jews to Israel to escape political violence.

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Members of a Tribe: The evolution of Israel's Jewish-Ethiopian immigration policy

Tel Aviv Review · 26 Sep 2016

Meital Regev, a doctoral fellow, explores Israel's complex approach towards the immigration of Ethiopian Jews since the establishment of the Law of Return in 1950.

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In and Out of Africa

Len Lyons in Jewish Review of Books · 12 Jun 2013

Since the early 1900s, the concept of Jewish identity among diverse communities in Africa and the Americas has expanded significantly, with groups like Ethiopian Jews and the Abayudaya of Uganda gaining attention.

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Out of Africa

Ari Z. Zivotofsky and Ari Greenspan in Jewish Action · 28 Feb 2011

The text discusses the little-known Jewish communities of East Africa, particularly focusing on Ethiopian Jews and Adenite Jews in places like Ethiopia, Djibouti, and Eritrea.

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