Meeting the (Forgotten) Jews of Ethiopia

I'm back in Ethiopia for the 3rd time because it's one of my favorite countries in Africa! I am now exploring a city in the North called Gondar, and little did I know that I'd come across thousands of fellow Jews.

As you might know by now, I enjoy connecting with Jewish communities around the world, like I've done in Afghanistan, Yemen, Turkmenistan, Georgia, Philippines among many others -- but this experience has been the most eye-opening because of how alive the Jewish culture is. Some 4,000 Ethiopian Jews are here, studying torah, keeping Shabbat and learning Hebrew.

If this is not a fascinating story, then I am not sure what is! Join me as I take you inside the world of the forgotten Jewish tribe of Ethiopia.

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[cjay]

That little girl is amazing speaking Ahmaric, Jewish and English. God protect her.

[justananimefan]

I think that 11 years old girl should be tourism guide in Ethiopia.😂

[olitherecorderplayer]

This little girl is incredible, speaking Amharic, hebrew and english. She looks really intelligent. What a great girl. Her parents must be very proud of her

[tjdln]

That girl touched my heart, her welcoming personality, kindness and hospitality. She was genuinely happy to help you take a tour. Wish all the kids there a bright and happy future.

[justfaye]

How can I help that little girl become a doctor we need more humans like her

[debuniinnocent]

The young girl is so well versed with the history of her people, she's like a professional historian

[AThickGirlsCloset]

The 11 year girl literally made me smile the whole time. You can tell she is about her business.

[temesgenteshome]

As an Ethiopian, this broke me down to tears of joy and sadness.😇

[alamfirdaus]

That 11 years old girl is the future ministry of tourism of Ethiopia..

[afnanshahid]

Love how this guy is shattering all stereotypes and promoting religious equality and friendship

[drpestwick]

That little girl is everything ‼️ I'm a doctor and I would love to help her reach her dreams.

[aginanasi]

I am European and a big fan of learning about the honorable land of Ethiopia. The World can thank you more than what people are aware of . God bless these people! 🙏🏻🌟

[InTeCredo]

Can we raise the funds to send the 11-year-old tourist guide to the university so she can study medicines and become the pediatrician?

[crimefacelaw]

That little girl that give drew the tour of the cemetery is such a great human! I hope she becomes the doctor that she want to become, God Guide and protect her for ever please!

[r.joshuareynolds]

That young lady is definitely going to grow up to be the doctor she wants to be.

[HarrietSchneider-rvkd]

That young 11 year old girl was BRILLIANT IN HER KNOWLEDGE OF HER CULTURE.
Most kids that age here in the USA, can’t tell you their ZIP CODE.

[seafoxx]

I hope that girl has an extremely bright future! She’s great!!

[thaile]

There's no poor countries or nations, but poor leaders.

[addisabebe]

i am an Ethiopian and i very proud to have Jews brothers and sisters. this really show that my country Ethiopia is blessed with different ethnicity, religion and culture. God Bless Ethiopia !!!

[daughteroftheking]

As a northern Ethiopian, this warmed my heart so much. ❤️❤️