Wednesday, October 1, 2014
One of my favorite pastimes is chronicling the African diaspora. In that regard, I have long known about the Ethiopian Jews and their return to Israel. You can acquaint yourselves with their story at
And last year, I was pleasantly surprised to learn that an Ethiopian Jew was named Miss Israel for 2013. So pleased was I that I actually watched the Miss Universe contest last November to catch a glimpse (fleeting as it was) of her. But you can see more of her at
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oi-mYq-ZC1k
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oi-mYq-ZC1k
and read about her at
For me, reading stories such as the one about Yityish Titi Aynaw brings about an immense sense of hope that maybe, just maybe, this World can be made whole.
Sadly, I then come across videos such as the one prepared by David Sheen that was referenced earlier this week. Such reports do sadden me. However, even within the dire news that is reported therein, there was still a ray of hope. Those who watch David Sheen's video will discover that he resides in the town of Dimona, Israel. Dimona is the name of a biblical city but today it is best known as being the home of the Black Hebrews. The Black Hebrews are largely African American emigres to Israel who have founded their own community in the Holy Land.
Before this week I had never heard of the Black Hebrews and reading about them for the first time this week and of their lives in Israel has sparked a new interest in Israel for me. Perhaps, by reading the following, you too will find an interest in Israel as well.
Peace.
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