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Millions of Africans see themselves as Jews, researcher says
Rina Bassist
Published: 15.07.12, 07:35
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1. You can thank the missionaries for this
Dan ,   Jerusalem, Israel   (07.15.12)
White Anglo (mostly American) Xian missionaries who subscribe to so-called messianic judaism theology or its offspring Ephraimite (Two-House/Lost Tribes) theology have traveled all over Africa teaching these people Jewish traditions and telling them that they are Jews and encouraging them to believe that Israel is their home.
2. No problem
Raptor   (07.15.12)
Neve Tzedek,Florentine,Shabazi. Plenty of room.
3. Considering that Bible scholars tell us that....
Curtis ,   USA   (07.15.12)
Israel will some day be 10 times larger than at present, there will be some extra space for legitimate additions to Israel's population. It will be fascinating to see how this all plays out. Also, we love Israel!
4. Simple Solution- give them DNA test
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5. I've heard, that Putin &143mil. Russians are lost too...!!
tom ,   tel aviv   (07.15.12)
6. Millions of Africans see themselves as Jews
Roxy ,   Israel   (07.15.12)
We don't need any more immigrants here from 3rd world countries, the state can't take care of the ones we have here already, just like they can't take care of the poor we already have from the former soviet union . The state needs to take care of the people living here already instead of increasing the burden on the already stressed out taxpayers that already support the unworking Haredi public, and the immigrants we already have.
7. why not, eastern Europeans did the same, is is coz they're b
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8. promised land is for all Jews no "black &white" just Jews!!!
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Armageddon is coming upon us and those fellows are desperately needed, so let them move to Israel asap!! Well this is from my perspective as a messianic Jew!
9. Nothing to do with Jews. Nothing to do with Israel.
Jake   (07.15.12)
Solve your own problems on your own continent. Israel is not your dumping ground.
10. #3, just bring them over to America
Jake   (07.15.12)
On a 'Diversity Visa'.
11. And if the Chinese find they are really Jewish ?
Roland Seener ,   London England   (07.15.12)
12. So much the better for Israel
Ezra ,   SanDiego USA   (07.15.12)
If the Igbo Jews of Nigeria are Torah observant, so much the better for the children of Israel. Everything will work out. The Torah is filled with examples of HaShem's wisdom. Remember, HaShem is our reason for existence.
13. African Jews
karina ,   israel   (07.15.12)
I'm going back to S.A. the land of my birth-----
14. #7 wrong
Jake   (07.15.12)
Fraudulent so-called "Jews" who entered Israel are not recognized as Jews in Israel, a neither would these.
15. #1 is right on the money.
Jake   (07.15.12)
16. Making stuff up, I see
Charles   (07.15.12)
Get out of your bubble and see there is a big, diverse world out there that doesn't fit your rigid narrow worldview. Really.
17. Blood is thicker than water
Pekah Yoel ,   Nigeria   (07.15.12)
From my childhood, my parents always told me and my brothers that we're Jews. And upto today I strongly believe it cos withing me I feel it, anyway I don't want to return to Israel but would only like to visit the land of my forefathers. G-d bless Israel and the entire Jewish communities.
18. African must stay home or there will be war against them !
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19. On Mars NASA found Jews too.....
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20. #17 question
Dovid from Modiin ,   Israel   (07.15.12)
Would most of your community consent to a orthodox conversion and commit to living a life as a religious Jew.
21. to#6 Roxy
Marcelo ,   BA / Berlin / TLV   (07.15.12)
I am originally from Buenos Aires, Argentina, a third world country, do you also think I should leave Israel due to my under developed origin...?
22. Nigerian Jews, the Igbos are already comfortable and settled.
Prince ,   Niger Delta, Nigeria   (07.15.12)
This Op Ed is nonsense, here in Nigeria, we already have a geographical area that is more than tiny Israel. We are rich in man-power, natural resources, and whatever. You think we will leave for Israel, no! But we are fighting to be separated from Nigeria. Have you heard of Biafra, just google it.
23. If you have not enough problems import them
DooM ,   GER   (07.15.12)
24. Solution is simple
Paqid Yirmeyahu ,   Ra'anana, Israel   (07.15.12)
Torah prophesies that multitudes of goyim will come to Torah. When they come to Torah, that makes them Jews (despite what poop-throwing, Orthodox schoolgirl assaulting, racist hate-mongers in 18th century costumes say). When the numbers reach the point that Israel runs out of room for all Jews to live here, then the automatic right to make aliyah will have to be ended. When there is no further room in Israel for all of the world's Jews, then Jews will replenish the world again--with Torah. Not all Jews can live in Israel. (That's already a fact.) EVERYONE who wishes to come to Torah is welcome to do so, and EVERYONE who keeps Torah invites, welcomes AND HELPS, teaching them to do so.
25. If they're not circumsized as babies they are just liars....
Saul ,   Israel   (07.15.12)
Pretty easy to check this out.
26. What % of black Jews - ie) Ethiopians, Falashmura... who
Klein ,   Israel   (07.15.12)
were already brought here actually keep Shabbat and practice Judaism? My guess is less than 10%.
27. Paging Ora for a comment.......
Anon. ,   Israel   (07.15.12)
Or shall she remain silent on this one?.
28. Great news
israel israeli ,   tel aviv   (07.15.12)
If they are indeed Jews, they have full right to come back home. If they are not Jewish, we sadly cannot allow them to immigrate, but should use our know-how to develop themselves and overcome centuries of Arab and European oppression.
29. 17# Nigeria
PersianJew ,   Holon,TA,Israel   (07.15.12)
you are a joke, you are not just a goy, but a self hating goy, don't worry, I wouldn't want to be an African either.
30. Blood? Tell that to Ishmaeil and Esau (Edomites)
Paqid Yirmeyahu ,   Ra'anana, Israel   (07.15.12)
As well as the "mixed multitude" that come out of Egypt. Blood and DNA arguments are supremist racism -- NOT Torah, pure and simple! By today's Ultra standard, Rut's conversion had NO Orthodox rabbis and NO certificate; neither Rut nor her grandson - King David - were Jews; but Ishmael (Arabs) and especially Esau (Edomites) - born of a Jewish - mother, are Jews. Gee, according to today's rabbis, Arabs DO have the same right to the land! How did you superior race of Einsteins come to worship such blind rabbis, instead of using your own brains to serve haSheim, to go so far off the rails?!?
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