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URL:https://www.torat-el.org/events/virtual-travel-series-jewish-ethiopia-
 with-naftali-aklum/
SUMMARY:Virtual Travel Series - Jewish Ethiopia with Naftali Aklum
DESCRIPTION:The story of the exodus of Ethiopian Jews to Israel is one of t
 he most moving historical events of the Jewish people. Although it happene
 d recently\, most Israelis and Diaspora Jewry are not aware of the difficu
 lties and challenges encountered by Ethiopian Jews in their trek to reach 
 Israel. Upon arrival they faced various problems and challenges. This prog
 ram will focus on the history\, culture and traditions of Ethiopian Jewry\
 , sharing its unique narrative and cultural treasures. &nbsp\;The story of
  Ethiopian Jewry in Israel is a unique tale of suffering\, perseverance\, 
 and fulfillment.\n\nNaftali Aklum was born in Ethiopia in 1979. The follow
 ing year\, in 1980\, he and his parents were among the first groups to mak
 e Aliya to Israel via Sudan in what later became known as “Operation Mos
 es.” He is the youngest of 12 brothers and sisters\; his late brother Fe
 rede Aklum was the first Ethiopian Jew to make the journey to Jerusalem vi
 a Sudan\, with Ferede then setting the stage for others to follow: after r
 eaching Sudan in 1978\, the letter Ferede wrote requesting assistance to m
 ake Aliya found its way to Menachem Begin\, who then set in motion the rem
 arkable\, secret operation in which North America Jewry played such a vita
 l role. In his footsteps\, literally\, over 8\,000- of 12\,000- successful
 ly reached Jerusalem after 2\,500 years of yearning. He was raised and edu
 cated in Beersheba. In the army he served as a firefighter. Naftali gradua
 ted from Ben Gurion University in 2008 with a concentration in politics\, 
 government\, history and Middle Eastern Studies.\n\nPlease keep your confi
 rmation email as this contains the zoom link and meeting information.\n\nT
 his travel series is available to you at no cost. Donations to our program
 ming fund will help us continue to offer these wonderful programs!&nbsp\;h
 ttps://www.torat-el.org/make-a-payment/\n\n
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CATEGORIES:Congregation Torat El
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