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Namibia Jewish Community
This is the shul in Windhoek Namibia , built in 1920’s. The community leader Zvi Gorelik, a man for all Jewish seasons, opening it. The grave of Mr. Pukowitz. Called the “king of Namibia” due to his … Continue reading
Namibia Schita
helicopter used to drive game into the blind Blind into which the game is herded Watching the game being driven into blind subduing the Oryx Gifts for Ethan and the local kashrut stamp Giraffe … Continue reading
Ethiopia and Tigre Province
As part of a trip to Uganda and the Abuyadaya, South Africa and Namibia, we stopped in Ethiopia. Here are some of our pictures. Entrance to the old synagogue in Tigre provence. Wall of the compound that … Continue reading
Tania-Why I want to be Jewish Bulgaria 2012
This letter was read by an 18 year old girl who came before the Bet Din in Sofia, Jan 2012 Why I want to convert to Judaism? Converting to Judaism is not an easy path as I’ve been told by … Continue reading
African Itinerary 2013 January
depart wed jan 24 for ethiopia thursday 25 fly to Axum Ethiopia where the aron kodesh supposedly rests in a church. find the old Jewish settlements in Tigre province shabbat 27 adis ababa with the adenite jews sunday fly to … Continue reading
Tekhelet The Rarest Blue – An Halachic History of Tekhelet
I feel that this book marks a turning point in the research on tekhelet it that it is clearer than ever that this is . The Sterman’s research is spectacular and offers a truly comprehensive picture of the richness of … Continue reading
Eating turkey on thanksgiving
eating turkey on thanksgiving
Video -Abuyadaya in Uganda- Rabbi Riskin / Mikveh building
The Abuyadaya of Uganda and the building of the mikveh for conversion 2012-2013 The Abuyadaya of Uganda accepted Judaism in 1919 when their king realized that Christians were not living as the bible instructed and decided that they would be … Continue reading