Abayudaya: The Jews of Uganda [With CD]

by Jeffrey A. Summit and Richard Sobol

The 600 members of the Abayudaya (Children of Judah) community living in a remote area of eastern Uganda lead a life devoted to traditional Jewish practices. They observe the Sabbath and holidays, attend services, follow dietary laws, and cling tightly to traditions in their small mud and brick synagogues. Surrounded by Muslims and Christians, facing poverty and isolation, these people have maintained their Jewish way of life for four generations...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0789207761
• ISBN13: 9780789207760
• Release Date: August 2002
• Publisher: Abbeville Press
• Length: 168 Pages
• Weight: 2.77 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 10.1" x 10.2"