Sunday, March 1, Rabbi Jeffrey Summit – Abayudaya: The Music and Culture of the Jews of Uganda, Temple Shir Tikva, 9am

Explore the music and culture of the Abayudaya, a community of practicing Jews living in Eastern Uganda. Members of this community follow Jewish ritual, observe the laws of Shabbat, celebrate Jewish holidays, keep kosher and pray in Hebrew. The Abayudaya’s compelling music blends the rhythms and harmonies of Africa with traditional Jewish prayer. Rabbi Summit is Executive Director of the Hillel Foundation at Tufts University, and Associate Professor in the Department of Music. Please RSVP to Linda Goldbaum if you plan to attend.

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