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- Artist:
- Documentary
- Title:
- Falasha: Exile Of The Black Jews ( DVD & Video) - Ethiopia
- Category:
- Video-English
Sephardic
Documentary
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Order #:
01394
Emmy award-winning filmmaker Simcha Jacobovici reveals the plight of Ethiopia's Jewish community and explores the politics that led to their azmazing modern day exodus.Know as Falasha or "strangers", the Ethiopian Jews live in isolation for centuries, practicing an ancient, Pre-Talmudic form of Judaism, which according to tradition, traces its origins back to Solomon and Sheba.In the 17th century this prosperous civilization was overpowered by neighboring tribes. Year of persecution and discrimination followed. The 1980s saw conditions worsen. Operation Moses was organized in response, transporting thousands of the Ethiopian Jews to Israel by secret airlift from Sudan.This 80 Minute film is now available on Video or DVD
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