Black History Month

Yarzit
Rabbi Poinsett
Feb 18th

Rosh Kodesh
Adar
Feb 23

Chief Rabbi
Levi Levy
Program
Feb 18th

Israelite
Calendar
2012

Righteous, Continuous, Leadership

The Torah commands us ﬥﬡ תשכח “Thou Shall Not Forget.” Hashem warned us “Only take heed to thyself, and keep thy soul diligently, lest thou forget the things which your eyes have seen, and lest they depart from your heart all the days of thy life: but teach them to your sons [and daughters].” Deut 4:9  Therefore, as the nation celebrates Black History Month, we take pride in remembering our great leaders and teachers.

 

Biography

The Late Chief Rabbi Levi Ben Levy

Commemoration Day

February 19, 2012

Beth Elohim Hebrew Congregation  12:00 PM
189-31 Linden Blvd. Saint Albans, NY 11412  
(718) 712-4646

Presentation  Testimonials  Musical Tributes    Reception

Ethiopian Jews Protest Racism in Israel

Many of us were alarmed and deeply troubled by the pictures and videos that flowed out of Israel recently showing thousands of Beta Israel (Ethiopian Jews) protesting racism in housing, employment, and education. They marched arm-in-arm with many white Israeli Jews pass the home of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu holding signs that said in Hebrew “End Racism!”

Shlomo Molla, a member of the Israeli parliament (Knesset) who is of Ethiopian descent, explained that while Israel should be praised for helping Ethiopian Jews return to Israel where they now number 120,000, Israel must not be allowed to ignore the racial barriers to full integration that  many Ethiopian Jews face. 

The Israelite Board of Rabbis is organizing a collective response that expresses our complete solidarity with our brothers and sisters in Israel who seek peace, justice, and equality. Leaders of the Beta Israel community in New York have planned an open forum at the Columbia University Hillel, Kraft Center,  on Thursday, March 1, 2012 at 6:00pm.

Tebeka Legal Aid for the Ethiopian Israeli community
Rabbi Paris returns to Ethiopia

 Video Links

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XpfDype_tW4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kCJ4egOdWJg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=63gMMsDOm8Y
Interview with Abraham Ford in Ethiopia by Monica Wiggins

Save The Wall

Bnai Adath Kol Beth Yisrael Congregation is a magnificent synagogue with high dome ceilings and beautiful stained class windows. The prayers of a hundred years echo from its walls. Unfortunately, those aging walls are in desperate need of structural repair. Please help us to save the walls of this historic synagogue by making a generous donation or pledge of support.

Make checks payable to: Bnai Adath Kol Beth Yisrael
1006 Greene Ave Brooklyn, NY 11221

Contact: Rabbi Baruch Yehudah  RabbiYehudahII@aol.com

Black Jews at the White House

^“The stone which the builders rejected is become the chief cornerstone. This is the LORD's doing; it is marvelous in our eyes.” Psalm 118:22-23  There was a time when Black Jews were not welcomed in the halls of power.  Those days are gone forever!  Today, Rabbi Shmuel Funnye travels the world meeting heads of state in Israel, Africa, and America.  Most recently he and Miriam went to the Whitehouse to visit his cousin, Michelle, and her husband, Barack, for their Hanukkah Party.  President Obama told the story of Hanukkah himself and explained to the assembled guests how much this celebration of freedom means to him. Rabbi Funnye, who attended a similar ceremony at the Whitehouse with President George W. Bush said the difference was “President Obama understands the Israelite Community because he has family members who are Black and Jewish. President Obama understands us because he understands the struggles of people who are marginalized because of their identity.” (Read full article)

Israelite Board of Rabbis, Inc.
189-31 Linden Blvd.
Saint Albans, New York 11412
(718) 712-4646
Email: rabbilevy@blackjews.org