Uganda + Passover

Discover one of the world’s newest and most vibrant Jewish communities in Uganda. Learn the story of the Abayudaya Jews of Uganda and their unique connection to the timeless story of Passover.

Uganda Slideshow

Discover one of the world’s newest and most vibrant Jewish communities in Uganda.

Passover Slideshow

Passover has particular resonance for the Abayudaya Jews of Uganda. What can a new perspective teach us about one of the oldest Jewish narratives?

Afikomen Cover

Create a vibrant afikoman cover for your seder!

Abayudaya Haroset

Learn to make Abayudaya haroset which, like other haroset around the world, reflects local ingredients.

Ugandan Chapati & Rolex

Learn to make chapati, a homemade flatbread, and use it to roll up a “Rolex,” a Ugandan street snack.

Uganda Activity Worksheet

Enjoy two word searches featuring vocabulary from Jewish life in Uganda and color the Ugandan flag.

Jewish Life in Uganda Worksheet

Compare and contrast Jewish life in Uganda with your Jewish life.

Abayudaya Music

Like Jews around the world, the Abayudaya pray and sing in a mixture of Hebrew and their local language, which in this case is Luganda.