Until the Ethiopian Airlift to Israel, many Western Jews did not realize the presence of such a sizable Jewish community outside of North Africa. But the 1991 operation (and those preceding it), brought significant attention to the customs of this singular Jewish community. Of significance, many Ethiopian Jews maintained very different customs, based on pre-Talmudic understandings of Jewish law. However, they have over time become more integrated into Israeli society -- as has their delicious cooking. On November 19 we made as a class traditional Ethiopian Honey Bread, which is often associated with Rosh Hashanah celebrations -- when we look to the sweetness of the New Year. (And yes, we did have fun shaping the bread!)
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