How Solar Electrification is Powering Hebrew Learning & Strengthening Judaism in Eastern Nigeria.
Originally published on the Kulanu Blog In the last one decade, Judaism has seen significant growth, particularly among the Igbos,...
Sub-Saharan Africa
Shabbat, Youth, and Community: The Spirit of Nigerian Jewry
Since its inception, the National Youth Shabbat has evolved into the biggest religious and social event for Jewish youth throughout...
Nasenyi Jewish Community in Uganda Inaugurates New Synagogue.
In reality, not many would have the honour of attending the inauguration of a new synagogue building, becoming the first...
FOOD SECURITY GRANT: Enhancing the Economic Capabilities of Jewish Community in Mukono, Central Uganda.
An Interview with Sarah Nakintu Sarah Nakintu is a highly respected Jewish woman leader in Uganda who has a lot...
Elder, Teacher, and Father, Raphael Ben Yaakov, Passes on.
The cycle of Jewish life, including birth, marriage, and death, is an inescapable aspect that affects individuals from all backgrounds,...
African Jewish Voices Turns One: A Year of Amplifying Our Stories.
Anniversaries are significant milestones that provide us with an opportunity for reflection, celebration, and renewed commitment. They remind us of...
Spotlight: The Jews of Ogwashiuku
Ogwashiuku, located in the Aniocha local government area in Delta State, is home to a large community of the Igbo...
Historic Interstate Jewish Wedding Rocks Ebonyi State, Eastern Nigeria.
In a grand celebration that has been hailed as a milestone in the history of Jewish communities in Nigeria, Mr....
Inside Camp Sarah in Nigeria
A children's playground for arts, sports, singing & dancing, leadership training, and learning Judaism: Jewish camping, as an activity, aims...
Celebrating Bar and Bat Mitzvah in Port Harcourt
Port Harcourt, a rich oil city off the Atlantic southern coast of Nigeria, is home to more than twelve Jewish...
Light at the End of the Tunnel?
How agricultural reforms are set to boost micro economic activities across sub-Saharan African Communities. The Gelfand food projects began in...
SPOTLIGHT: The Jewish Community in Kasuku, Kenya
Photo Credit: Kehillat Israel Kenya Situated in the Kenyan highlands at an elevation of approximately 8,000 feet above sea level,...
Second Wave of Conversion Hits Nigerian Jewish Communities
My Journey to Conversion Many people, across many congregations and communities, have fiercely contested the topic of conversion. Not only...
Jewish Central Synagogue Uyo Wraps up its First Phase, from a Rented Building to a Permanent Space.
Uyo, the capital city of Akwa Ibom State, southern Nigeria, hosts the Jewish Central Synagogue, recognized as the first typical...
ON THE CASCADING HILLS OF MBALE WHERE JUDAISM THRIVES
Road trips are great, no doubt, especially for a first-time visitor like me who is eager to set foot on...
Nigerian Jews Organize October 7th Anniversary Prayer to Mourn the Dead and Pray for Peace
The date October 7 has sadly etched itself into the history of Jewish people as a day that will always...
Tikvat Yisrael Synagogue Hosts Another Colorful Edition Of Camp Sarah in Abuja
Camp Sarah has once again made the summer holiday unforgettable for the children of the Jewish communities in Abuja, Nigeria....
MeHamizrach FC: Preparing for the Maccabi Games from Nigeria
By: Yerubabel Gideon, Captain of MeHamizrach FC. Our friends and supporters, it's a pleasure to reach out to you through...
Lag BaOmer, an Important Jewish Event (the 33rd Day of Omer), Yet Unpopular Among Some African Jewish Communities
By: Israel Ben Abraham The practice of Omer counting, also known as Sefirat HaOmer, is a significant Jewish tradition that...
An Encounter with Rabbi Netanel and Janice as 23 lost Jewish Families Gets a Memorial Place in Mbale
By: Chaim Kihumbah Having spent a considerable amount of time working as a media professional in Kenya and Uganda, I...
A New Dawn for Black African Jews
By: Modreck Maeresera In December 2022, the capital city of Ivory Coast, Abidjan, was the setting of a historic event...
