First Year of Ono Beit Midrash for the Study of Ethiopian Jewish Texts Concludes
The 18th and final meeting of the first year of the Beit Midrash for the Study of Ethiopian Jewish Religious Texts at Ono Academic College took place at the Hineni Ethiopian Village in Kiryat Gat. This marked the end of the program’s first class, made up of 12 young Beta Israel leaders who over the course of a year studied classic Ethiopian Jewish texts and encountered the philosophy and theology found in them.
The concluding event began with a tour of the Hineni Ethiopian Village given by participant and Village Manager, Avi Yalo. After an introduction by Rabbi Sharon, the participants presented the topics about which they are writing and received feedback from the group. Keis Matosnot met with the group and frankly discussed the current state of Beta Israel and their leadership. The participants summarized their experiences over the year and drew lessons for the program’s next session.
The next Beit Midrash session, with new participants, will begin in the 2024-2025 academic year.
