Re-emerging: The Jews of Nigeria

20122012
1h 33m

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Like many in Nigeria, Shmuel consistently heard that the Igbo people were once Jews. When an Internet cafe opens in his town, he begins to research this further and starts a journey that eve... Read allLike many in Nigeria, Shmuel consistently heard that the Igbo people were once Jews. When an Internet cafe opens in his town, he begins to research this further and starts a journey that eventually leads him to a community of thousands of Jews. Yet, despite the Igbo Jews' passion... Read allLike many in Nigeria, Shmuel consistently heard that the Igbo people were once Jews. When an Internet cafe opens in his town, he begins to research this further and starts a journey that eventually leads him to a community of thousands of Jews. Yet, despite the Igbo Jews' passionate commitment to Judaism with few resources, they are often met with outside scorn, famil... Read all

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- Jeff L. Lieberman
Writer
- Jeff L. Lieberman

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Like many in Nigeria, Shmuel consistently heard that the Igbo people were once Jews. When an Internet cafe opens in his town, he begins to research this further and starts a journey that eventually leads him to a community of thousands of Jews. Yet, despite the Igbo Jews' passionate commitment to Judaism with few resources, they are often met with outside scorn, family rejection and violence.