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  • Opinion

Understanding SAJA: What It Is, How to Join, and the Principles That Unite Us.

Avraham Ben Avraham
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  • Sports

From the Bimah to the Football Pitch.

Israel Abraham
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  • World

One Alliance, Many Communities: How SAJA is Strengthening Jewish Life in Africa.

Rishon Abraham
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  • Tikkun Olam

ChabadAid Brings Water, Light and Hope to Gihon Hebrew Synagogue.

Israel Abraham
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  • Judaism

8 Important Things To Know About Counting The Omer

Eben Cohen

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Book Review: Inside the Jews of Nigeria

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

Rishon Abraham

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ChabadAid Brings Water, Light and Hope to Gihon Hebrew Synagogue.

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  • Books

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

Rishon Abraham

The Jewish people, throughout history, have been described as the “People of the Book,” which is pronounced as "Am HaSefer"...

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Avram Muchubi
  • Israel

A Fresh Voice for Uganda at the World Zionist Congress.

Rebecca Tendo

On August 28th, the Abayudaya Jews of Uganda will vote for the first time in history to nominate a delegate...

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  • Israel

Back in Lusaka: Israel Reopens Embassy in Zambia After 52 Years of Closure.

Eben Cohen

Recently, the news of the reopened Israeli Embassy in Lusaka, the capital of Zambia, went viral. Zambians went agog, jubilating...

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  • Sports

Maccabi FC Nigeria Takes Part in Camp Sarah 2025 Activities.

Israel Abraham

In another jubilation moment for the Nigerian Jewry, the Maccabi Football Club of Nigeria recently made its mark on this...

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  • Sub-Saharan Africa

The Awakening of African Jewry and the Call for Giyur.

Rishon Abraham

In recent years, there has been an awakening among people from diverse backgrounds, especially in Africa, who are rediscovering their...

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  • Parnassah

IPJD Philanthropic Gesture Across Jewish Nigeria

Israel Abraham

The Initiative for Progressive Jewish Development (IPJD), as a philanthropic organization, has been making a profound impact through its endeavors,...

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  • Festivals

Matzah, Wine, and Unity: Uganda’s Unforgettable Pesach Journey

Avraham Ben Avraham

Originally published on Kulanu 2025 Spring Magazine. Pesach, which comes once a year, is celebrated as one of the three...

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  • Education

Solar Electrification For Hebrew Learning & Worship

Hadassah Azujioha

A trip to Ardent Hebrew Academy in Eastern Nigeria. One of my most exciting experiences is traveling to Abia State...

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  • Tikkun Olam

Historic First: Bedikat HaMayim Reaches the Mouth of the Nile.

Netzach Ekwunife

In a groundbreaking initiative, Bedikat HaMayim, a pioneering project launched by the Repair the Sea organization (Tikkun HaYam), made its...

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  • World

AJV Magazine 3rd Edition Launch, Philanthropy Award, Sukkot Village Documentary.

Rishon Abraham

At dusk on the 30th of June, 2025, members of the Beth Ha'rachaman Jewish Community, located along Airport Road in...

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  • Parnassah

The Role of Jewish Philanthropy in African Jewish Communities.

Israel Abraham

As Judaism continues to spread in Africa recently, one thing that stands out and can never be overemphasized is the...

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  • Festivals

Celebrating Passover at 8,000 Feet in Kenya’s Great Rift Valley.

Avraham Ben Avraham

Two mountain communities join the Sub-Saharan African Jewish Alliance in a historic celebration. Pesach, annually observed as a festival of...

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  • Israel
  • Sub-Saharan Africa

ZIMU Launched in Mukono: Uganda’s Historic Inclusion in the World Zionist Congress.

Rebecca Tendo

(All Photos Credit: ZIMU) The World Zionist Congress finally incorporated the Uganda Federation as its second member in Africa after...

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  • Sports

Maccabiah Postponement: Now Scheduled for 2026

Avraham Ben Avraham

The Maccabi Games, also known as the Maccabiah, is the world's largest Jewish athletes competition. This international Jewish multi-sport event...

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  • Sub-Saharan Africa

Historic Inauguration of Judaism Fellowship Initiative (JFI) Akwa Ibom State Chapter.

Rishon Abraham

On the 4th of May, 2025, a notable event unfolded in the religious landscape of Akwa Ibom State, as Jewish...

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  • Tourism

Beyond the Synagogue: A Scenic Retreat to Ssezibwa Falls in Mukono

Rebecca Tendo

Located just a short drive from the heart of Mukono, Ssezibwa Falls offers visitors a perfect blend of natural beauty,...

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  • Festivals

Celebrating Pesach in Jewish Central Synagogue, Uyo, Akwa Ibom, Nigeria.

Rishon Abraham

Pesach is a time of year, a season of historical remembrance, in which all Jews are obligated to immerse themselves....

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  • Festivals
  • Sports

Maccabi Football Club of Nigeria holds Purim Service at Gihon Synagogue.

Israel Abraham

As Jews all over the world celebrate the Purim festival, honoring the triumph achieved in the 4th century in Persia...

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  • Education
  • Sub-Saharan Africa

How Solar Electrification is Powering Hebrew Learning & Strengthening Judaism in Eastern Nigeria.

Avraham Ben Avraham

Originally published on the Kulanu Blog In the last one decade, Judaism has seen significant growth, particularly among the Igbos,...

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  • Sub-Saharan Africa

Shabbat, Youth, and Community: The Spirit of Nigerian Jewry

Hadassah Azujioha

Since its inception, the National Youth Shabbat has evolved into the biggest religious and social event for Jewish youth throughout...

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  • Sub-Saharan Africa

Nasenyi Jewish Community in Uganda Inaugurates New Synagogue.

Avraham Ben Avraham

In reality, not many would have the honour of attending the inauguration of a new synagogue building, becoming the first...

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