Comment on Review: 'Jews of Nigeria' serves to inspire

Review: 'Jews of Nigeria' serves to inspire

Although not recognized by Israel and others, Igbo Nigerians practice Judaism with grace.Now here's something you don't see every day: A circle of African men chanting Hebrew prayers while wearing tallitot (prayer shawls) and yarmulkes (skull caps) along with their dashikis — not to mention scenes of African women lighting Sabbath candles and diligently preparing a kosher meal using such native crops as yam and cassava.

 

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