Ties and Turbans Together: Memories of Israelite Unity Week 2015
The Chief Rabbi W A. Matthew Memorial Committee did a wonderful job planning a series of events that commemorated the life of our
Ready to Become Chief Rabbi
On Sunday, June 28th, Rabbi Capers Funnye will have passed the penultimate step to becoming the first Black Chief Rabbi of the twenty-first century. The
Gabbei David Lee– In Loving Memory
Gabbei David Lee November 27, 1919 – June 11, 2015 Gabbei Lee lived a life of dedication and honorable service. He was born
Harvard Law Professor, Lani Guiner, Describes Racism at Jewish Events
During an interview on C-SPAN Lani Guinier, an eminent legal scholar, was asked to describe her life, her six books, and her career as a
Black Jews Missing “Black Lives Matter” ?
Ms. Marjorie Dove Kent published an article in The Jewish Forward under the title, “It’s Time For Black Jews to Lead.” In this article she
The Meaning of Hanukkah by Chief Rabbi Levi Ben Levy
The Meaning of Hanukkah A Kabbalistic Interpretation By Chief Rabbi Levi Ben Levy ﬨנצבה Hanukkah is eight days of meditation, concentration, contemplation and thinking of
Israelites On The Run
We are very proud of the Israelites who ran in marathons for worthy causes during the month of October. Amoz Lewi and Anah Lewi, the
Rabbi Funnye Interview
This is part of an interview that Rabbi Funnye did in August of 2014. In it he talks about many of our traditions and beliefs.
Abayudaya New Year 2014
This video depicts our brother, Rabbi Gersham Sizomu, and his congregation in Uganda as they observe the holy day of Rosh Hashanah 2014.