The Jewish Innovation
Kulanu supports isolated and emerging Jewish communities around the world. In Madagascar, a community has been living a Jewish life, studying Torah, Hebrew, and mitzvot, observing Shabbat and holidays. In May, 2016, Kulanu will send a delegation to Madagascar to offer traditional conversions, Jewish wedding ceremonies, a symposium, and a musical exchange. Our delegation will include a bet din (rabbinic court) of three Orthodox rabbis who will supervise the conversions of more than 40 candidates. After the conversions, several couples will then have Jewish weddings ceremonies and celebrations. Then we’ll have an international symposium co-sponsored by Florida International University (FIU), and Professor Tudor Parfitt will be the keynote speaker. At this symposium, Malagasy people will discuss their historic roots and renowned scholars who study Lost Tribes of Israel will speak. The 10-day program will conclude with a musical exchange between Malagasies and visiting performers. a noted filmmaker will document these historic events.
The Impact
After the Holocaust and the decimation of Jewish communities in Arab lands, Kulanu is committed to support returning (Lost Tribes, descendants of Conversos), emerging (people of other faiths who find Judaism to speak to their hearts) and isolated Jewish communities around the globe. The Jewish people is strengthened by having pockets of believing and practicing Jews scattered around the world who can help secure a future for Judaism and the Jewish people and advocate for the legitimacy of the State of Israel. The community we are working with in Madagascar are interested in becoming part of the Jewish world, contributing to Jewish life in their unique ways, and in making their mark on Jewish history.
What Will You Do with the Money?
Your contribution will pay for the expenses of the Beit Din (rabbinical court), weddings, conference, filming and musical concert over a 10-day period. This history-making series of events will help transform the emerging Jewish community in Madagascar from an isolated group to a community that experiences a much stronger connection to the world wide Jewish community. It will help it become a community that will make its contribution to Jewish history. Help us make them become part of Klal Yisrael, the Jewish nation. Together, let us grow our people.
