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Maccabi FC Nigeria Triumphs in Passover Friendly, Eyes SAJA Sukkot Games.

Avraham Ben Avraham
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Bedikat HaMayim: A Pre-Pesach Marine Cleanup Attracts Volunteers Across Africa.

Netzach Ekwunife
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Matzah, Wine, and Hope: A Journey from Kwania to Mukono.

Joram Obak
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  • Sub-Saharan Africa

Aliyah in the Digital Age: The Gihon Hebrew Synagogue Model

Avraham Ben Avraham
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  • Tikkun Olam

Brachot Yeshiva Renames Its Computer Lab After Tikkun Hayam’s Rabbi Ed Rosenthal.

Netzach Ekwunife

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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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Maccabi FC Nigeria Triumphs in Passover Friendly, Eyes SAJA Sukkot Games.

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Bedikat HaMayim: A Pre-Pesach Marine Cleanup Attracts Volunteers Across Africa.

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Matzah, Wine, and Hope: A Journey from Kwania to Mukono.

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Aliyah in the Digital Age: The Gihon Hebrew Synagogue Model

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Brachot Yeshiva Renames Its Computer Lab After Tikkun Hayam’s Rabbi Ed Rosenthal.

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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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  • 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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  • Sub-Saharan Africa

FOOD SECURITY GRANT: Enhancing the Economic Capabilities of Jewish Community in Mukono, Central Uganda.

Avraham Ben Avraham

An Interview with Sarah Nakintu Sarah Nakintu is a highly respected Jewish woman leader in Uganda who has a lot...

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  • Sub-Saharan Africa

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

Eben Cohen

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

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  • Books

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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  • Sub-Saharan Africa

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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  • Sub-Saharan Africa

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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  • Sub-Saharan Africa

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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“African Jewish Voices” is a vibrant online News Network that celebrates the diverse tapestry of Jewish life and culture across the African continent. Through engaging articles, interviews, and features,  it highlights the stories, experiences, and contributions of Jewish communities from Morocco to South Africa. Covering a wide range of topics, from religious practices and traditions to contemporary issues and cultural heritage, “African Jewish Voices” serves as a platform for dialogue, connection, and celebration within the African Jewish diaspora, fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation of this unique intersection of identities.

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