Pre-Passover Twitter Chat with Rabbi Gershom Sizomu
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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
Ugandan Jews Look to Jewish World for Help with Famine Relief
The Chief Rabbi of Uganda discusses how famine in East Africa is impacting the Abayudaya Jews and their neighbors.
Uganda’s Jews are down to one meal a day because of East Africa’s famine
Uganda’s 2,000 Jews have long maintained a modest existence. They live in the east of the country in a hilly, rural area that lacks paved roads, consistent electricity and freely running water.
Boy Connects Pennsylvania with Uganda
Inspired by need and connection, bar mitzvah boy reaches across the globe.