This week on Shtetl meet the Rabbi of the Abayudaya. Gershom Sizomu is the spiritual leader of this unique community of Jews in Uganda. (Abayudaya is Lugandan for The People of Judah). What are the origins of this community? How many Jews are there in Uganda? How has the political history of the country affected this community? What challenges face the Abayudaya today?
Rabbi Sizomu will be with us for the hour to explore these questions and his own journey as the leader of this traditional and vibrant community of African Jews.
Music by The Barry Sisters and The Abayudaya.
Thanks for tuning in!
Tamara
Hey Tamara,
Great show. I really love hearing about other Jewish cultures, especially those with other influences. Would you happen to know if there’s a CD with the music/prayers that I could get my hands on. I found them to be beautiful it very calming.
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Great interview! Not only is it enlightening to learn about apects of Jewish culture we may not necessarily be exposed to, but I really appreciate your thoughtfulness and respect when interviewing others.