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Black Rabbis Of White Synagogues

The Forward has published an excellent article about Ahavas Sholom, and Ashkenazi synagogue in Newark N.J., that has recently hired Eliyahu Collins to be their associate rabbi and Azriel Devine as a rabbinical intern. Both men are highly qualified students of the Israelite Rabbinical Academy.

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Hanukkah

The Gift of Music

Give the gift of music to those you love most. This year our music critics have recommended three exceptional artists whose songs lift the spirit

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Recognizing Jews of Color

Recognizing Jews of Color Black History Month Event February 4th, Ahavas Shalom The Israelite academy, in co-operation with Ahavas Shalom and Kulanu, wishes to announce

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Black Jewish Relations

Black-Jewish Alliance

On Tuesday, February 21st, beginning at 7 pm, Rabbi Sholomo Ben Levy will lead us in what he calls a “courageous conversation” around the most controversial issues that divide Blacks and Jews today.
The first session addressed the complexities of “Black Antisemitism” in the United States. The next session, on February 21, will consider “How some progressives see Israeli policies toward the Palestinians as disruptive to progressive coalitions.” Everyone is invited to participate in this forum.

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Exodus and Emancipation

We Israelites see ourselves as both Biblical Israelites as well as African Americans who suffered through the Middle Passage and slavery in America, as well as other parts of the Western Hemisphere.

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