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From Feathers to Fruit: How Shehechayanu Oil Mills Turned a Setback into Beth Ha’arachman’s Path to Self-Sufficiency

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From Nigeria to the World: The Rise of Nigerian-Made Tallitot

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

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Book Review: Inside the Jews of Nigeria

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From Nigeria to the World: The Rise of Nigerian-Made Tallitot

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A New Dawn for Black African Jews 

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By: Modreck Maeresera In December 2022, the capital city of Ivory Coast, Abidjan, was the setting of a historic event...

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Purim Brightened by Camp Sarah’s Colorful Children’s Celebration in Gihon Hebrew Synagogue

Netzach Ekwunife

By: Netzach Ekwunife The importance of Jewish events such as festivals, Shabbat, Jewish camping, and other significant celebrations cannot be...

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  • Sub-Saharan Africa

Jewish Camping Arrives in Nigeria with Opening of Camp Sarah

Netzach Ekwunife

By: Netzach Ekwunife Photo Credit: Camp Sarah Upon learning about Camp Sarah, numerous questions immediately came to mind. I was...

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  • Sub-Saharan Africa

African Jewish Voices magazine makes its debut on Purim, with Gihon Hebrew Synagogue as host venue.

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By: Israel Abraham The 2024 Purim was another milestone for African Jews and the world-wide Jewish community, as it marked...

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Excerpt from a book by Israel Siriri, “Way of Life for Abayudaya, The Jews of Uganda”

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The Jews of Uganda are known as “Abayudaya,” which in the native Luganda language means “the people of Judah.” Unlike...

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The Sub-Saharan African Jewish Alliance is born

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Despite being from southern, eastern, or western Africa, the participants were united by a great love for Hashem, Judaism, the...

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Nigerian Jews before the Advent of Rabbi Howard Gorin

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Historical records attest to the flourishing Jewish communities that once existed in several parts of Africa. The Jews of Morocco...

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  • Sports

AVRAHAM BEN AVRAHAM FOUNDATION’S DONATION OF JERSEYS TO HARACHMAN FOOTBALL CLUB

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Dear Management of Beth Harachman Jewish Community, Subject: Avraham Ben Avraham Foundation’s Donation of Jerseys to Harachman Football Club We...

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A Jewish Revival in an Unlikely Place: Jews in Nigeria Reclaiming their Heritage

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In recent times, a significant number of Nigerians, particularly those from the Igbo ethnic group, have been transitioning from Christianity...

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The Role Of Women In Judaism

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My younger sister once asked me a question while we were growing up in our Orthodox Jewish community, “Why can’t...

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  • Education

Gihon’s Eden Hebrew Class gets Significant Support from the A.B.A. Foundation

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As many Nigerians, particularly those of the Igbo ethnic group, continue to return to Judaism from both Christianity and Messianic...

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A glimpse into Abayudaya Community: Reviewing the Very Best Sukkah, a Story from Uganda 

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Written by Shoshana Nambi, a Jewish Ugandan author. Her first book, "The Very Best Sukkah: A Story from Uganda," is...

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An Interview with Yatov Ben Israel, the Nigerian Representative to Sub-Saharan African Alliance (SAJA)

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Yatov Ben Israel is a multi-faceted individual with a diverse set of roles and responsibilities. Professionally, he is a civil...

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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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