Books
"The Ethiopian Jews of Israel" by Len Lyons - Autographed Copy
- Item Number
- 245
- Estimated Value
- 35 USD
- Sold
- 20 USD to barbe
- Number of Bids
- 1 - Bid History
Item Description
This beautiful and touching book is the first one to recount in captivating photographs and candid interviews the profound challenges and inspiring accomplishments of Ethiopian Jews struggling to become Ethiopian Israelis. Featuring more than fifty men and women -- religious leaders, soldiers, lawyers, students, actors, musicians, a member of Knesset, and more -- this fascinating book reveals their personal stories.
About the Author
Len Lyons, Ph.D. in Philosophy (Brown University), is the author of six books on a variety of subjects, including jazz (three titles published by William Morrow & Co.) and computers (two titles published by Addison-Wesley).
Through hosting Ethiopian Israeli students visiting Boston in 2004, he became fascinated with the story of the Ethiopian Jews and their struggle for acceptance in the country that rescued them.
For more than two years, he has been meeting with Ethiopian Jews in Israel in many locations and in many sectors of the Ethiopian Jewish community. He serves on the Ethiopian Jewry Committee of the Jewish Community Relations Council of Boston.
Item Special Note
Item may be picked up at the Zamir office in Newton or shipped at cost.
Offer expires May 31, 2013.
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