Howard Gorin
Tikvat Israel Congregation
Telephone: 301-762-7338
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Howard Gorin is rabbi of Tikvat Israel Congregation in Rockville, MD. He is actively involved with Jewish communities in sub-Saharan Africa. He led a Bet Din to Uganda in 2002, which oversaw the "conversion" of some 300 members of the Abayudaya Community. He has visited Nigeria three times and continues to provide leadership to the emerging community there. Gorin publishes a Torah newsletter, Shalom Africa, which is received by readers in seven African countries.
Links in a Chain
The Jewish Community of Nigeria
Global History & Culture, Identity & Responsibility
- Friday 8:30AM–9:45AM Festival Room
See and learn about the the Jews of Nigeria – their background, their customs and their identity as members of the Jewish People from their "Chief Rabbi."
Camp Limmud NY--Alim
- Friday 11:30AM–12:45PM Tennis Center Corner
Camp Limmud session. Please see the Camp Limmud program for details.
Hebrew? Israelite? Jew?
Reflections on Judaism and Race
Global History & Culture, Identity & Responsibility
- Saturday 3:00PM–4:15PM Embassy Room 1
I am curious about the many facets of the "Who is a Jew?" question as applied to people of color. Were the original Israelites black? If so, how did Judaism become a predominantly white person's religion? How does one assess the claims of Jewish ancestry arising among Africans or among African Americans? We will explore these and other questions and take a look at some of the books that discuss these topics.
Are There Really Jews in Africa?
An Introduction to Sub-Saharan African Judaism
Global History & Culture, Identity & Responsibility
- Sunday 10:00AM–11:15AM Embassy Room 2
An overview of the Jewish experience in Africa. There are many African countries where Judaism is practiced or has been embraced, even if in name only. Special focus on the Abayudaya, the Ugandan Jewish Community and the 2002 Bet Din (Jewish Court).
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