Events

The Jewish Film Series presents Re-Emerging, the Jews of Nigeria on Wednesday, October 17 at 7 PM. This documentary film is the story of one man's search for ancestry, identity and community. When the Internet was introduced into the more rural parts of southeast Nigeria, it opened the eyes of a few young Igbo people and began answering some difficult questions of identity. For Shmuel, the nagging question he wanted answered was whether there was any truth to the long-=told lore that the Igbo people were once Jews. He began by comparing Hebrew traditions to Igbo traditions, and what he found astounded him. The similarities were so convincing that it sent him on a journey in the quest to find other Igbo who might be practicing Judaism.

Re-Emerging: the Jews of Nigeria is a journey into the heart of Igboland and into the lives and culture of the Igbo people. The film introduces the world to the many synagogues that dot the land, and a handful of passionate, committed, and diverse people - each striving to fulfill their historical legacy with few resources and unbeknownst to most of the world.

Join Rabbi David for a discussion following the film. The event is free and open to all. Call 541-488-7716 for more info.