Empathy from the Margins: Observing Beta Israel (Ethiopian Jews) Events in a Reform Jewish Congregation

The socialization of the Ethiopian Jewish community, known as Beta Israel in Israeli society, is marked by performing cultural customs and rituals to establish its unique tradition and collective ethnic narrative. The Sigd is a holiday that is celebrated on the 29th of the Hebrew month of Heshvan, w...

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Main Author: Ben-Lulu, Elazar (Author)
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Language:English
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Published: MDPI 2023
In: Religions
Year: 2023, Volume: 14, Issue: 3
Further subjects:B Ethnography
B Reform Jewish community
B Beta Israel
B Marginality
B Ethiopian Jews
B Israel
B Recognition
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