Comments on: Ethiopian, Israeli, New Yorker: Preserving The Jewish Heritage

By: CUNY Graduate School of Journalism » A Long Walk, Pantry Cutbacks, An Overflow of Stories

Thu, 23 Dec 2010 19:12:17 +0000

[...] Rapoport’s profile of an Ethiopian Israeli activist in New York made Tadias [...]

By: Minnesota Mom

Minnesota Mom — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 17:52:52 +0000

Thank you for this story – very interesting and inspiring. What strong, beautiful women! (Like every Ethiopian woman I’ve ever met.)

I have a suggestion for where these organizations can get more support. There is a growing community of American Jewish families (like mine) who have adopted Ethiopian children. We want our children to grow up with a strong Jewish identity and a strong Ethiopian identity. If you can reach out to adoptee organizations and synagogues around the country, I know there will be families that are interested in BINA and Chassida Shmella.

By: Dave Yohannes

Dave Yohannes — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 16:04:28 +0000

Thanks, Dana. This is a wonderful read. The history of the Jewish people in general is very complicated and there are Jewish people in every region of the world. But I find the history of the Beta Israel to be one of the most fascinating. They are certainly one of the most misunderstood, yet the most authentic religious group. There is no doubt that in many respects the Beta Israel would become an increasingly important asset for Israel in the long-term, but the current status of high unemployment and low rate of graduation is terribly worrisome. It should be seen as a crisis that deeds to be addressed on a national level.

By: orly cohen

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By: samrawit

samrawit — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 11:53:44 +0000

Thank you for Sharing this wonderful story

By: Joseph Jamene

Joseph Jamene — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 07:25:32 +0000

Dana, you did a great job. It is always important to put an effort to show {the positive side} of The Ethiopian Jewish Community to other Jewish communities. You wrote well about their background in Ethiopia, their way to Israel and the story of their absorptions and their new HOMES. Glad that the Ethiopian Jewish Community maintains {its traditions}. Wish them well.

By: Rahel (Ethiopian-American/New Yorker/Bronx)

Rahel (Ethiopian-American/New Yorker/Bronx) — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 20:11:56 +0000

Thank you for highlighting these two exemplary people and their organizations. I have attended every film festival (The annual Sheba Film Festival) organized by BINA since its inception in 2003. Beejhy and her group work very hard every year to bring people together and to educate one another. These events attract not only Jews and Ethiopians but also a large group of non-Jews and non-Ethiopians, which I think is fabulous. Keep up the good work and hope you get much support.

By: Mathios

Mathios — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 20:09:46 +0000

very interesting, educational. thanks.