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AJV LAUNCHES 5TH EDITION, MARKS 3 YEARS OF DOCUMENTING AFRICAN JEWRY

Rishon Abraham
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Why Do Jewish Brides Circle Their Groom Seven Times?

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B’nai Yeshurun Synagogue: A New Roof, A Renewed Hope

Rishon Abraham
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Nigeria Leads a Growing Jewish Sporting Movement in West Africa.

Israel Abraham
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Sight Restored, Hope Rebuilt: One Man’s Gift to Beth Ha’arachman

Avraham Ben Avraham

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Book Review: Slow Down, Shoshi! It’s Shabbat In Uganda

Netzach Ekwunife
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Book Review: Inside the Jews of Nigeria

Netzach Ekwunife

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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  • Sub-Saharan Africa

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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  • Sub-Saharan Africa

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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