Polygamy in Torah
Before we reestablish this ancestral tradition, we must train our men in the discipline of Abraham and the compassion of Solomon. Until the husbands of our nation are adequately trained and qualify at a near rabbinical level, taking multiple wives will inevitably become a stumbling block to our brothers and sisters.
Exiled from Familiar Lands: Arab Jews & Igbos
Once in exile, particularly in Israel, Arab Jews faced cultural suppression and renaming. They were no longer “Iraqi,” “Tunisian,” or “Yemeni” Jews. They were classified under the imposed label “Mizrahi”—a vague, catch-all term meaning “Eastern” that erased centuries of specific Arab cultural and linguistic heritage.
It’s Not Voodoo, It’s Not Juju: It's Omenana
Customs surrounding mourning and memorialization are not unique to the Igbo or Judaism but reflect a universal human desire to remember and honor our deceased. By reframing these practices, we dismantle colonial-era narratives and restore respect to deeply spiritual and meaningful traditions.
Hebrews of West Africa
Forced migrations linked African Hebrew traditions with new cultural forms in the Americas. The resilience of these communities in preserving their heritage amidst displacement is a testament to their enduring identity.