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The Jews of Africa: Lost Tribes, Found Communities, Emerging Faiths

  • JC3/Chesma 47 Calle De Las Moras San Miguel de Allende, Gto., 37700 Mexico (map)

200 pesos for entrance or 150 pesos for members. Arrive early if attending in person, doors open at 5:45 pm. ALL are welcome.

Since the time of Abraham and his wanderings in Egypt, the Jewish people have had a presence in Africa making some communities the oldest in the wolrd.

This interactive presentation delineates some of that history while taking viewers on a virtual journey through a photographic project that took Jono David to 30 countries across the continent.

The presentation spotlights emerging Black Jewish groups in Uganda, Cameroon, and Ghana as well as the historical orthodox community of Djerba, Tunisia, and…. wait for it…. a yeshiva in the Congo under the supervision of Chabad-Luvavith of Central Africa in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo. Viewers are also treated to two short videos featuring synagogues of Africa and Jewish life in Africa. 60 minutes (plus Q&A) in English.

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