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CJC Empowers Nigerian Jewry to Reclaim the Title: “People of the Book.”

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Elder, Teacher, and Father, Raphael Ben Yaakov, Passes on.

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The cycle of Jewish life, including birth, marriage, and death, is an inescapable aspect that affects individuals from all backgrounds,...

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BOOK REVIEW: Hebrew Igbo Republic- Culture, Religion, and DNA.

Israel Abraham

Nze Remy Ilona's book, Igbo Hebrew Republic, extensively discusses the religion and culture of the Igbo people of Nigeria, known...

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African Jewish Voices Turns One: A Year of Amplifying Our Stories.

Rishon Abraham

Anniversaries are significant milestones that provide us with an opportunity for reflection, celebration, and renewed commitment. They remind us of...

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Spotlight: The Jews of Ogwashiuku

Hadassah Azujioha

Ogwashiuku, located in the Aniocha local government area in Delta State, is home to a large community of the Igbo...

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Historic Interstate Jewish Wedding Rocks Ebonyi State, Eastern Nigeria.

Eben Cohen

In a grand celebration that has been hailed as a milestone in the history of Jewish communities in Nigeria, Mr....

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Inside Camp Sarah in Nigeria

Netzach Ekwunife

A children's playground for arts, sports, singing & dancing, leadership training, and learning Judaism: Jewish camping, as an activity, aims...

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  • Sub-Saharan Africa

Celebrating Bar and Bat Mitzvah in Port Harcourt

Avraham Ben Avraham

Port Harcourt, a rich oil city off the Atlantic southern coast of Nigeria, is home to more than twelve Jewish...

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Light at the End of the Tunnel?

MODRECK MAERESERA

How agricultural reforms are set to boost micro economic activities across sub-Saharan African Communities. The Gelfand food projects began in...

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SPOTLIGHT: The Jewish Community in Kasuku, Kenya

Avraham Ben Avraham

Photo Credit: Kehillat Israel Kenya Situated in the Kenyan highlands at an elevation of approximately 8,000 feet above sea level,...

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Second Wave of Conversion Hits Nigerian Jewish Communities

Rishon Abraham

My Journey to Conversion Many people, across many congregations and communities, have fiercely contested the topic of conversion. Not only...

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From Challah to Football: Nigerian Jewish Communities Bring Unique Flavour to the Global Shabbat Project 2024 Celebrations

Israel Abraham

Like every other parashah in the Torah, we read the parashat "Vayera" once a year. However, what makes it unique...

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  • Sub-Saharan Africa

Jewish Central Synagogue Uyo Wraps up its First Phase, from a Rented Building to a Permanent Space. 

Rishon Abraham

Uyo, the capital city of Akwa Ibom State, southern Nigeria, hosts the Jewish Central Synagogue, recognized as the first typical...

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Making History in Jewish Football

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Maccabi Football Club Nigeria set to become the first black African soccer team to compete in the Israeli Olympics Tournament:...

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Reverse Tashlich debuts in West Africa

Netzach Ekwunife

Brachot Yeshiva and Maccabi FCN Join the Global Jewish Marine Conservation Exercise to Repair the Sea: Brachot Yeshiva, a primary...

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From A Sukkot Village in Southern Nigeria to the Hills of Sefwi Waiwso in North Western Ghana for Simchat Torah.

Avraham Ben Avraham

A Story of High Holidays 5784: When traversing from the east African coast to the western region, it is highly...

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ON THE CASCADING HILLS OF MBALE WHERE JUDAISM THRIVES

Avraham Ben Avraham

Road trips are great, no doubt, especially for a first-time visitor like me who is eager to set foot on...

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Nigerian Jews Organize October 7th Anniversary Prayer to Mourn the Dead and Pray for Peace

Israel Abraham

The date October 7 has sadly etched itself into the history of Jewish people as a day that will always...

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Tikvat Yisrael Synagogue Hosts Another Colorful Edition Of Camp Sarah in Abuja

Netzach Ekwunife

Camp Sarah has once again made the summer holiday unforgettable for the children of the Jewish communities in Abuja, Nigeria....

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Road to the Maccabi Games: A Nigerian Youth Soccer Team Set to Make Debut in the Jewish Olympics?

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Football, all over the world, has not only been a source of entertainment, but also a strong uniting factor that...

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MeHamizrach FC: Preparing for the Maccabi Games from Nigeria

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By: Yerubabel Gideon, Captain of MeHamizrach FC. Our friends and supporters, it's a pleasure to reach out to you through...

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Lag BaOmer, an Important Jewish Event (the 33rd Day of Omer), Yet Unpopular Among Some African Jewish Communities 

Israel Abraham

By: Israel Ben Abraham The practice of Omer counting, also known as Sefirat HaOmer, is a significant Jewish tradition that...

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