Jewish center in Uganda dedicated to Yoni Netanyahu
The delegation also visited the old terminal in Entebbe, where the military operation to free the hostages, took place. Dr. Netanyahu said Kaddish and lit a memory candle in honor of Yoni.
Ugandan Odyssey
A visit with the Jewish community known as the Abayudaya proves to be a spiritually enriching experience.
Pre-Passover Twitter Chat with Rabbi Gershom Sizomu
Missed the chat? You can read the entire thread below.
Decision Nears For Status Of A Ugandan Community
Will the Abayudaya, who have practiced Judaism for a century, be recognized as Jews by Israel?
Rabbi leads 2,000 Ugandan Jews by celebrating differences
One of his biggest challenges is serving both his Jewish community and as a member of Parliament, having to drive five hours each way each week.
Chief Rabbi of Uganda Visits Yale
“My story’s about beginning, survival, and the future of our community,” Sizomu said in an interview with the News.
Abayudaya Leader to Israelis: “We Are Your Brothers and Sisters”
Rabbi Gershom Sizomu reflects on his recent visit to Israel.
Maryland Raises $10K And Counting To Help Ugandan Jews Amid Famine
The Maryland Jewish community has raised thousands of dollors in an emergency fundraising campaign to help Uganda’s small Jewish community amidst an ongoing famine in East Africa. Read more: https://forward.com/fast-forward/380474/maryland-raises-10k-and-counting-to-help-ugandan-jews-amid-famine/
Howard County Jewish Community Raises $10K for Jews in Uganda
Famine in East Africa caught the attention of members of the Jewish Federation of Howard County last month when they learned of a small Jewish community in Uganda, known as the Abayudaya, who are suffering from starvation
Uganda's Jews dream of recognition
"...Recognition by Israel means so much to us. If anything bad happens to the Jews of Uganda the whole world will know," said Rabbi Sizomu.
See update on construction of the new Abayudaya Synagogue
Who wants to be a Jew? - The unlikely spread of Judaism in Africa
Israel’s Jewish Agency last month recognized the Abayudaya as Jews, meaning that they are allowed to emigrate to Israel. There is a precedent. Since the 1980s more than 90,000 Ethiopian Jews did so after Israel’s rabbis accepted them into the fold.
Rabbi Elected to National Office in Africa
Yes, it’s true. The Chief Rabbi of Uganda has been elected to parliament in his home country. A remarkable feat for a rabbi outside of Israel, not easily achieved.
Modern Maccabees: An African Hanukkah Story
This year, Hanukkah has special meaning for the Abayudaya Jews of Uganda. It is a story of the few against the many. It is a story that is ancient but also new.
Ugandan rabbi heads to South Suburbs to celebrate Sabbath
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