Africa
The Cush ConnectionMonday, July 9, 2012 by Jonathan Neumann | Jewish Ideas Daily » Daily Features
One year ago today, South Sudan declared independence. An elated Israel officially recognized the new state the next day. In the year since, many optimistic hopes for the Middle East and North Africa have been dashed; but in the case of South Sudan, Israel’s optimism was justified.
Deportation DilemmasThursday, June 28, 2012 by Elli Fischer | Jewish Ideas Daily » Daily Features
Developed countries inevitably attract migrants in search of freedom or economic opportunity; no less inevitably, some native-born citizens react negatively, occasionally with violence, as neighborhoods change and livelihoods become threatened by the influx of cheaper labor.
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Listening to the Lemba Eugene Ulman, Tablet. In Zimbabwe, the most well-known group of Africa’s “lost Jews” have maintained a distinct ritual, culture, and mythology—along with their own musical tradition. (With audio)