ONLINEYerusalem: The Incredible Story of Ethiopian Jewry

Sponsors: Susan and Ira Feldman

Yerusalem: The Incredible Story of Ethiopian Jewry brings to life the story of a long, dramatic and tumultuous journey as the Jewish Ethiopian community, also known as Beta-Israel, finally find their way back to the heart of the Jewish people after centuries – Jerusalem. Yerusalem is the story of an isolated Jewish tribe who kept its faith for thousands of years even though they lived in a hostile environment.

This is the story of ancient Jewish traditions, of heroic actions, and daring covert operations. But mainly, this is the story of a powerful religious yearning that has been passed down for countless generations. International news headlines trumpeted the “Exodus of the Black Jews” and “Rescue of the Lost Tribe” in January 1985 when the airlift known as Operation Moses was revealed. The London Times wrote: “The airlift was in its way as inspiring a story as the Biblical Exodus”.

Yerusalem is the complex story of the Ethiopian Jewish community in Israel bringing the stories of the first and second generation of immigrants, Aliyah activists, Mossad personnel, ship commanders and pilots, decision-makers, and many others who risked their lives to bring Ethiopian Jews to their ancestral land. They were required to prove their Jewishness to the rabbinical authorities and fight for their legitimate place in Israeli society.

To register for the FREE documentary film screening, please fill out the form below and submit. When you register for the film, you will be immediately transferred to another page within our website. That page will have the film online access instructions by October 13, 2022.

Please note that this is a free event.  However, donations in support of our many arts and culture activities are always welcome.