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10 Off-the-Grid Jewish Communities

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Jews have diverse appearances and have lived in lesser-known places, with a rich history of dispersion across the world, including in Ethiopia, Libya, Yemen, Cochin, Caucasus, Mali, and Shanghai. The Jewish community in these places developed unique traditions and histories, showcasing the global diversity of Jewish culture and heritage.

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  • Jews have a diverse global presence beyond Europe, with communities in Ethiopia, Libya, Yemen, Cochin, Caucasus, Mali, and Shanghai, each with unique histories and traditions.
  • The dispersion of the Jewish community, from the split of the Hebrew kingdom to migrations to different regions like Yemen and Ethiopia, showcases a rich tapestry of Jewish history spanning thousands of years and various cultures.

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Recent questions

  • Where did Jews flee to from Egypt?

    Ethiopia

  • What happened to the Jewish community in Libya?

    Disappeared

  • How did Yemeni Jews preserve ancient Hebrew pronunciation?

    Airlifted to Israel

  • When did the Jewish community in Cochin, India trace their roots back to?

    King Solomon's time

  • Who established the Jewish community in Shanghai?

    Baghdadi Sassoon family

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Diverse Jewish Communities Across Lesser-Known Lands

  • Jews come in diverse appearances, not just Eurocentric, and have lived in various lesser-known places.
  • 3000 years ago, Hebrews united under three kings, but after Solomon's death, the kingdom split, leading to the disappearance of 10 tribes.
  • The Southern Kingdom was conquered by the Babylonians, leading to the dispersion of the Jewish community across the world.
  • Ethiopia: Jews fled to Ethiopia from Egypt, developing unique traditions and holidays over 2000 years.
  • Libya: Jewish presence in Libya dates back thousands of years, with half a million Jews at one point, but now no Jews remain.
  • Yemen: Yemeni Jews have a rich history, with some airlifted to Israel in 1949, preserving ancient Hebrew pronunciation.
  • Cochin: Jews in Cochin, India, trace their roots back to King Solomon's time or after the destruction of the first temple.
  • Caucasus (Azerbaijan): Mountain Jews were known for their warrior skills, with a semi-independent state in the 17th Century.
  • Mali: Jewish history in Mali began with the Radhanites in the Eighth Century, with a small revival of Jewish identity today.
  • Shanghai: The Jewish community in Shanghai was established by the Baghdadi Sassoon family, welcoming Jews fleeing persecution.
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