Black-Israeli lives matter

Keynan, Omer

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“…They are doing so through traditional platforms like literature, as well as newer ones like music and digital media. These activists draw inspiration from both previous narratives and new ones, such as those from African American or Pan‐African traditions (Keynan, 2021; see also Mendelson‐Maoz, 2013).…”

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“…Arguably, the Ethiopian community is one of Israel's most weakened groups economically, socially, politically, and culturally (Yuval & Ben‐Porat, 2017). Israelis of Ethiopian descent have suffered racism and over‐policing since their arrival, and their Judaism has been contested by the Israeli religious establishment (see, e.g., Ben‐Eliezer, 2008; Walsh & Tuval‐Mashiach, 2012; Mizrachi & Zawdu, 2012; Shalev Marom, 2020; Keynan, 2021; Shouach & Ben‐Eliezer, 2022).…”

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Let My People In: Jewish Ethiopian Histories and the Israeli Zionist Canon, 1984–2004

Tal

2023

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This article explores the significance of Jewish‐Ethiopian historical narratives for the understanding of Ethiopian Jews' social reality in Israel. It emphasizes how these narratives have been crucial for the ongoing integration efforts of the Jewish Ethiopian community, especially during a period of significant challenges to the established Zionist historical canon. By analysing extensive archival sources, the study uncovers the grassroots emergence of these narratives, shaped by debates surrounding the position of Ethiopian immigrants in Israeli society. It demonstrates that the inclusion of historical perspectives not only strengthened the canonical Zionist historical narrative but also enabled it to withstand unprecedented challenges. This challenges the notion that immigration and social diversification undermine dominant historical canons and national identities. The research underscores the relevance of these historical narratives in revealing the experiences and struggles of Ethiopian Jews and their unique place within Israel's social fabric.

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