Purim Brightened by Camp Sarah’s Colorful Children’s Celebration in Gihon Hebrew Synagogue
By: Netzach Ekwunife The importance of Jewish events such as festivals, Shabbat, Jewish camping, and other significant celebrations cannot be...
Sub-Saharan Africa
Jewish Camping Arrives in Nigeria with Opening of Camp Sarah
By: Netzach Ekwunife Photo Credit: Camp Sarah Upon learning about Camp Sarah, numerous questions immediately came to mind. I was...
African Jewish Voices magazine makes its debut on Purim, with Gihon Hebrew Synagogue as host venue.
By: Israel Abraham The 2024 Purim was another milestone for African Jews and the world-wide Jewish community, as it marked...
Excerpt from a book by Israel Siriri, “Way of Life for Abayudaya, The Jews of Uganda”
The Jews of Uganda are known as “Abayudaya,” which in the native Luganda language means “the people of Judah.” Unlike...
The Sub-Saharan African Jewish Alliance is born
Despite being from southern, eastern, or western Africa, the participants were united by a great love for Hashem, Judaism, the...
Nigerian Jews before the Advent of Rabbi Howard Gorin
Historical records attest to the flourishing Jewish communities that once existed in several parts of Africa. The Jews of Morocco...
A Jewish Revival in an Unlikely Place: Jews in Nigeria Reclaiming their Heritage
In recent times, a significant number of Nigerians, particularly those from the Igbo ethnic group, have been transitioning from Christianity...
An Interview with Yatov Ben Israel, the Nigerian Representative to Sub-Saharan African Alliance (SAJA)
Yatov Ben Israel is a multi-faceted individual with a diverse set of roles and responsibilities. Professionally, he is a civil...
