A brief historic perspective on the African-American Black Jews and the Jews of Color from the Caribbean and Latin America in the US in the early 1900s. Presented by Mordekai Gordon, former President & Spiritual Leader of Mount Horeb Ethiopian Hebrew Congregation in Bronx, NY.<\/p>\n
In partnership with Celebrating the African Spirit. There will be an accompanying exhibit of historical documents relating to persons discussed in this presentation in our Rotunda Gallery throughout February.<\/p>\n
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