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The Forgotten JEWS of ETHIOPIA

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Meeting the (Forgotten) Jews of Ethiopia

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I'm back in Ethiopia for the 3rd time because it's one of my favorite countries in Africa! I am now exploring a city in the North called Gondar, and little did I know that I'd come across thousands of fellow Jews.

As you might know by now, I enjoy connecting with Jewish communities around the world, like I've done in Afghanistan, Yemen, Turkmenistan, Georgia, Philippines among many others -- but this experience has been the most eye-opening because of how alive the Jewish culture is. Some 4,000 Ethiopian Jews are here, studying torah, keeping Shabbat and learning Hebrew.

If this is not a fascinating story, then I am not sure what is! Join me as I take you inside the world of the forgotten Jewish tribe of Ethiopia.

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Are Ethiopian Jews Forgotten? - Black Jews In Israel - Today, we explore the Ethiopian Jews Community in Israel. One of the most interesting groups of people in Israel is the Ethiopian community. We hear stories and experiences from an Ethiopian Jew. When you visit them, you will see a wonderful community of different cultures and languages full of welcome.

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00:00 - Intro
02:16 - Story of an Ethiopian Jew
35:52 - Ethiopian Traditional House - Gojo House 1
45:33 - Video Sponsorship Ad
47:50 - Gojo House 2
50:46 - Ethiopian Greenhouse
52:02 - Visitor's Center
53:36 - Bunah Ceremony
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Israeli-Ethiopian Village Keeps Ethiopian-Jewish Heritage Alive

HOLY LAND UNCOVERED | A special Ethiopian village in the Southern city of Kiryat Gat aims to preserve Jewish-Ethiopian culture. Under the Shahaf Foundation, the project’s inception aimed to help the older Ethiopian generation find their way in a new country. Our Shelby Weiner takes us on a tour.

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Walking through the fields in Beta Israel Village is as if you stepped off an airplane in Ethiopia. Located in Kiryat Gat, the unique plot of land aims to preserve Jewish-Ethiopian culture.

Under the Shahaf Foundation, the project’s inception aimed to help the older generation find their way in a new country.
  
'Our first goal was to get the elder Ethiopians focused. An elder is one with authority and respect. They spent a lifetime in Ethiopia where they held a place of value in the family and in the community. They made the long, arduous journey to Israel. But when they got here, they couldn’t find their place in society, which means they left their strength and authority in Ethiopia. Their standing was lost,' Geula Hagari explained.
  
Geula Hagarai immigrated when she was 10-years-old. She helped create the Hineni Society, which works to band Ethiopian Jews together in Israel. A few years later the organization launched the farm at Beta Israel.

90 percent of Ethiopian Jews were farmers before arriving to Israel and the elder generation now continues to grow the same crops they were once familiar with. However once the farm was running, the community realized it can serve another purpose — teaching.

'Our second goal is our children who were born in Israel or immigrated here at a young age. The minute you cut yourself off from your heritage, you lose something from yourself. We don't want this happening to our children so here we found a way to keep them connected to their heritage and Judaism. We want them to be proud of their color and who they are,' Hagari continued.

But the cultural education isn’t only for their own community. Beta Israel invites Israelis and tourists to visit their village. The staff hopes to share the rich history of Ethiopian Jews with their new country.

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Ethiopian Shabbat Song

A traditional Shabbat song performed by Demeke Engida from Bal Ej community of Ethiopia (Beta Israel of Semien Shewa.)
Music production: Irene Orleansky
From the album ''Music of Israelites and Jews of Africa and Asia''
Video: Hannah Nemer
From the album ''Music of Israelites and Jews of Africa and Asia''
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3 JEWISH STORIES (Ethiopia, Afghanistan, Philippines)

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Did you know that there are less than 15 million Jews in the world, which make up only 0.2% of the world's population?

As someone who was born and raised Jewish, but didn't really practice the religion after getting a Bar Mitzvah -- I have recently found a deeper connection with Judaism through traveling.

I really enjoy connecting with fellow Jews in far away countries, and observing how they practice their traditions.

In today's video, I bring you to Gondar (Ethiopia), Kabul (Afghanistan) and Manila (Philippines) to hear about 3 of my favorite stories about Judaism!

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Discovering the Gefat: A New Jewish Community in Ethiopia

While on a medical/humanitarian outreach to the Jewish people of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Jonathan Bernis of Jewish Voice took a two-hour car trip South to meet the Gefat tribe of Southern Ethiopia, a new community of Ethiopian Jews.

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Ashager Araro: the Woman Breaking Down Barriers in Israel

Some people protest by going out onto the street. Others protest by achieving greatness in their professional sphere, but some - like Ashager Araro - protest through education. Twenty-nine-year-old Araro is the Ethiopian-Israeli founder of Battae, an Ethiopian Heritage center in the heart of Tel Aviv.

At the center, which she runs with her aunt, Fanta Prada - a former model and the owner of Ethiopian restaurant Balinjero - they introduce visitors from Israel and all over the world to the joy of Ethiopian culture through food, dance and art.

Once people understand our background and culture, and where we are coming from, they understand who we are, and it's easier to break down barriers and stereotypes, says Araro.

Araro was born in Ethiopia in 1991 as her family walked from their village to the capital Addis Ababa where they were picked up by the Israeli military as part of Operation Solomon, and airlifted to Israel. It was a daring 36-hour operation. Thirty-five Israeli aircraft transported 14,325 Ethiopian Jews to the country. Most arrived in the country with very few possessions.

I'm a story teller, says Araro. I tell the story of my people and my country.

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The Jews of Ethiopia

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Over the course of 36 hours, a total of 34 El Al Hercules c-130s - with their seats removed to maximize passenger capacity - flew non-stop. 14,325 Ethiopian Jews came home to Israel, to be greeted by thousands of Israelis who gathered at temporary absorption centers, hotels and hostels to welcome their brethren. Operation Solomon saw the rescue of twice the number of Ethiopian Jews in Operations Moses and Joshua put together. Edited by BlueStarPR

Beta Israel: The Jewish Lost Tribe of Dan Resided in Ethiopia For Centuries #shorts

Discover the captivating history of Beta Israel, also known as the Jewish Lost Tribe of Dan. For centuries, this ancient community resided in Ethiopia, maintaining their unique Jewish traditions and cultural heritage. Join us on a fascinating journey as we delve into the origins, customs, and struggles of Beta Israel. Learn about their connection to the biblical Tribe of Dan and how they preserved their faith throughout centuries of isolation. Uncover the remarkable stories, music, and rituals that make Beta Israel a vibrant and integral part of Jewish history. Don't miss this enlightening exploration of a remarkable community that bridged the gap between Ethiopia and the Jewish world.
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Ethiopia - abandoned Falasha/Jewish village

Falasha/Beta Esrael/Ethiopians Jews lived in this village for generations,until the community emigrated to Israel on the 1980s and early 90s.There are no Jews left in the village .

Meet the last Jew of Eritrea (Asmara synagogue)

Meet the last jew of Eritrea

Decades ago this synagogue in Asmara was full of worshippers. The Jewish school next door full of children. Hundreds of Jews were a natural part of daily street life for generations. So came war and death followed by emigration. Now this man, Sami Cohen is the only one left. Meet the last Jew of Eritrea.

His ancestors crossed the nearby waters from Southern Yemen which was then a British protectorate in the late 1800s. As Italy had colonized Eritrea new commercial opportunities had opened up.

“My father exported essences, imported perfumes and glass. He opened a store by the big mosque on the central street. All religious communities lived side by side peacefully. We had a good life here”.

They were later joined in the 1930s by Jews fleeing anti-Semitism in Europe and over 500 Jews called the city their home in the 1950s. Their community thrived under the protection of various colonial regimes: the Italians, the British and the Ethiopians. Then, in the 1970s, Eritrea’s war of independence reached Asmara, causing the exodus of the entire Jewish community.

But one man stayed.

I asked him how a normal day looks like and his voice echoed in the empty synagogue as he answered. “I do the prayers here in the morning. I clean the synagogue. I go to the market. I watch TV and talk to my relatives in Israel on the phone. Of course I feel lonely.”

Maybe one day more Jews will live in Asmara. Maybe not. Until then Mr Cohen is on his own carrying a unique legacy on his shoulders.

Ethiopian Immigrants Arrive in Israel, Hoping to Put an End to a ‘Painful Saga’

More than 300 Ethiopian immigrants arrived in Israel. Their arrival signals the end of a saga that has separated families and left many Ethiopian Jews living in temporary transit camps for decades.

“First of all, it’s always good to come home to Israel and it’s always better to return with new immigrants. Welcome to Israel!” said Minister of Aliyah and Integration, Pnina Tamano-Shata on the tarmac.

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Ethiopia, the pride of Africa. Home to an amazing and very distinct culture that everyone should experience at least once in their lives. And when you go to Ethiopia, top of the list on places to visit is Lalibela, the home of the rock churches. It's something that seems out of this world.

Unfortunately, Ethiopia is also to almost constant conflict. Civil wars, border disputes, you name it. When I arrived in the country, a new battle had just broken out -- between the FANO militia, representing the Amharas, and the Ethiopian government. Even more unfortunately, most of the best tourist sites in Ethiopia are in the Amhara region.

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Lamentations of the Jewish Ethiopians at the Western Wall (Wailing Wall), Jerusalem

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A Jewish community in Ethiopia — the Beta Israel (House of Israel) — has existed for at least 15 centuries.

Most likely, the Beta Israel arrived in Ethiopia between the first and sixth centuries, coming as merchants or artisans from various countries in the region.

Scholars once believed that during the Middle Ages the Beta Israel were a homogeneous group living under unified, autonomous Jewish rule. Yet new discoveries have shown that the truth is far more complex. It seems the Ethiopian Jewish community was for the most part fragmented both physically and religiously, with each Beta Israel village appointing its own spiritual and secular leaders. There was little contact between Beta Israel communities, and usually no overarching leadership uniting them.

Sometimes the Beta Israel were treated well by the Ethiopian monarchy, but at other times they suffered persecution. Many fellow Ethiopians refer to the Beta Israel as falasha (a derogatory term meaning outsider), In 1624, the ruling king’s army captured many Ethiopian Jews, forced them to be baptized, and denied them the right to own land. According to local legend, some members of the Beta Israel chose suicide over conversion.

Religious Life
Since the Beta Israel community existed in isolation from other Jewish communities around the world, they developed a unique set of religious practices — in some ways quite different from what is typically considered “Jewish.”

For example, an order of Ethiopian Jewish monks was founded in the 15th century to strengthen the community’s religious identity and resist Christian influence. This monastic movement introduced an organized approach to religious practice, creating new religious literature and prayers, and adopting laws of ritual purity.

Historians learned about the community’s religious life in the 19th century from the writings of Joseph Halevy, a French Jew who visited the area in 1867. He provided the first eyewitness account of Beta Israel life from a European Jewish perspective.

Halevy described a community that followed legal sections in the Hebrew Bible and observed laws of purity surrounding menstruation, birth, and death. They observed Shabbat and believed in values such as respecting elders, receiving guests, and visiting mourners. They referred to the Torah as Orit (possibly from the Aramaic term for the Torah, Oraita), and kept their Torah scrolls covered in colorful cloths in houses of prayer or in the homes of one of the kessim (priests).

Like today in Israel, Ethiopian Jews celebrated Sigd, a festival which commemorates the giving of the Torah. On this holiday, community members would fast, climb the highest mountain in the area, and listen to the kessim chant passages of the Hebrew Bible, particularly the Book of Nehemiah. In the afternoon they would descend, break their fast, and rejoice in their renewed acceptance of the Orit.

Missionaries and Trying Times
At the time of Halevy’s report, one of the biggest challenges facing the Ethiopian Jewish community was European missionary activity. Though the community had frequently been pressured to convert by Ethiopian authorities, missionaries from abroad — with large-scale, organized missions — presented an even stronger threat.

European missionaries, well-versed in the Hebrew Bible, were educated and skilled in debate. The Beta Israel’s clergy could not compete. By providing schools and Bibles written in the local language, Amharic, the missionaries challenged the community’s practice and faith.


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Operation Solomon Israeli's Operation to Rescue Ethiopian Jewish

Operation Solomon Israeli's Operation to Rescue Ethiopian Jewish
24-25 May 1991
The amazing story of a lost tribe which returns

Aardvark Israel, Ethiopia jewish Journey (full video)

This is a video about Dejene Ethiopia tours and Aardvark Israel adventures in Ethiopia

Dejene Ethiopia tours take members of the gap year program in Israel, Aardvark Israel.
Dejene Ethiopia tours is a tour and travel company that is here to guide you through all the information you need about Ethiopia.

This video consists of highlights of the trip to Gondor and their stay in Ethiopia.
They get to visit Gondor city, the Jewish community in Gondar, then the Semien Mountains ( national park)
From there they normally would fly to Lalibela and get to visit the 11 churches of Lalibela each church carved out of a solid rock.
They enjoyed every bit from the tourist sites in Gondor to the museums of Addis Ababa, they were excited about Ethiopian food, and they visited the Ethiopian-Jewish community too.
They had the chance to meet Dr. Rick Hodes, father of Dejene Hodes, who is an amazing doctor doing volunteer work in Ethiopia for the kids who have heart disease, cancer, and back problems. They enjoyed their stay in Ethiopia which Dejene Ethiopian tours is standing for.
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