Meketa with TBZ Member Semeon Risom and Bryce Diamond, Meketa Board members: March 7
The Jewish population in Ethiopia is ancient. While many have left Ethiopia for Israel, there are many still in Ethiopia, though they want to be in Israel. This talk will tell the history of the people: their origins, Jewish practice, movement within Ethiopia, and journey to Israel. For those who remain, it will explain reasons why, the impact on their lives, the economics of the community today, and their current religious practice. The discussion will then introduce the sister organizations, Meketa UK and Meketa USA, and the roles they play in the possibilities for the future of Ethiopian Jews, whether they go to Israel or remain in Ethiopia.