Celebrating Pesach in Jewish Central Synagogue, Uyo, Akwa Ibom, Nigeria.
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.
As Jews all over the world celebrate the Purim festival, honoring the triumph achieved in the 4th century in Persia...
How Solar Electrification is Powering Hebrew Learning & Strengthening Judaism in Eastern Nigeria.
Originally published on the Kulanu Blog In the last one decade, Judaism has seen significant growth, particularly among the Igbos,...
Shabbat, Youth, and Community: The Spirit of Nigerian Jewry
Since its inception, the National Youth Shabbat has evolved into the biggest religious and social event for Jewish youth throughout...
Elder, Teacher, and Father, Raphael Ben Yaakov, Passes on.
The cycle of Jewish life, including birth, marriage, and death, is an inescapable aspect that affects individuals from all backgrounds,...
Spotlight: The Jews of Ogwashiuku
Ogwashiuku, located in the Aniocha local government area in Delta State, is home to a large community of the Igbo...
Historic Interstate Jewish Wedding Rocks Ebonyi State, Eastern Nigeria.
In a grand celebration that has been hailed as a milestone in the history of Jewish communities in Nigeria, Mr....
Inside Camp Sarah in Nigeria
A children's playground for arts, sports, singing & dancing, leadership training, and learning Judaism: Jewish camping, as an activity, aims...
Second Wave of Conversion Hits Nigerian Jewish Communities
My Journey to Conversion Many people, across many congregations and communities, have fiercely contested the topic of conversion. Not only...
From Challah to Football: Nigerian Jewish Communities Bring Unique Flavour to the Global Shabbat Project 2024 Celebrations
Like every other parashah in the Torah, we read the parashat "Vayera" once a year. However, what makes it unique...
Jewish Central Synagogue Uyo Wraps up its First Phase, from a Rented Building to a Permanent Space.
Uyo, the capital city of Akwa Ibom State, southern Nigeria, hosts the Jewish Central Synagogue, recognized as the first typical...
Making History in Jewish Football
Maccabi Football Club Nigeria set to become the first black African soccer team to compete in the Israeli Olympics Tournament:...
Reverse Tashlich debuts in West Africa
Brachot Yeshiva and Maccabi FCN Join the Global Jewish Marine Conservation Exercise to Repair the Sea: Brachot Yeshiva, a primary...
From A Sukkot Village in Southern Nigeria to the Hills of Sefwi Waiwso in North Western Ghana for Simchat Torah.
A Story of High Holidays 5784: When traversing from the east African coast to the western region, it is highly...
Nigerian Jews Organize October 7th Anniversary Prayer to Mourn the Dead and Pray for Peace
The date October 7 has sadly etched itself into the history of Jewish people as a day that will always...
Tikvat Yisrael Synagogue Hosts Another Colorful Edition Of Camp Sarah in Abuja
Camp Sarah has once again made the summer holiday unforgettable for the children of the Jewish communities in Abuja, Nigeria....
Purim Brightened by Camp Sarah’s Colorful Children’s Celebration in Gihon Hebrew Synagogue
By: Netzach Ekwunife The importance of Jewish events such as festivals, Shabbat, Jewish camping, and other significant celebrations cannot be...
Jewish Camping Arrives in Nigeria with Opening of Camp Sarah
By: Netzach Ekwunife Photo Credit: Camp Sarah Upon learning about Camp Sarah, numerous questions immediately came to mind. I was...
