Isaiah chapters 40-66 is concerned with the return to Israel after the Babylonian
captivity. Some of exiled Israelites were reluctant to return because they had obtained a
level of prosperity and comfort in Babylon but Isaiah encourages them to return by
invoking that everyone from the wealthy to the destitute and displaced had a place in the
newly repatriated land.
Dr. Key responds to the slander of the Israelite community by the media.
New York Board of Rabbis admits Israelite rabbis
Ahavas Sholom was packed to capacity on February 3, 2023 as they paid tribute to the contributions of Black Jews in the United States.
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.
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
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
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.
In this article, Chief Rabbi Funnye shares his inspiring message with us for Rosh Hashanah 2022/ 5783.
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.
We promote peace, love, and respect of all people.
International Israelite Board of Rabbis
6601 South Kedzie Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60629
Chief Rabbi Capers Funnye
Main Office (773) 476-2924
Rabbi Sholomo B. Levy, Pres.
rabbilevy@blackjews.org
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