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Foreword by Rabbi Dr Daniel SperberForeword by Rabbi Dr Yehuda BrandesAuthor's Preface to the English EditionAcknowledgments
Introduction
The Spiritual World of Ethiopian Jewry, Then and NowFrom Dream to RealityFinding My Way to Worshipping GodToward an Ethiopian Jewish HalakhahThe Evolution of Ethiopian Jewish CustomIn the State of Israel; Rebuilding after the DestructionEthiopian Jewry and Talmudic LawA Short History of Ethiopian Jewry
Shulhan haOrit; The Halakhah of Ethiopian Jewry, Then and Now
Reaction to the BookApprobationsIntroduction
1 Daily Practices
2 Blessings
3 Shabbat
4 Holidays and Festivals
5 Bride, Groom, and Family
6 Foundations of the Jewish Home
7 Dietary Laws
8 Societal Relationships
9 Laws of Mourning
About This Text
Author: Sharon Shalom
Composed: State of Israel
From Sinai to Ethiopia: The Halachic and Conceptual World of Ethiopian Jewry is a 21st-century work exploring the history and customs of the Beta Israel community - customs maintained over thousands of years in Ethiopia while isolated from the rabbinic tradition that guides most of modern-day Jewish observance. In an extensive section titled Shulhan ha-Orit, author Rabbi Sharon Shalom codifies the ancient practices of the Ethiopian Jewish community of his origin and offers suggestions for integrating Beta Israel traditions with full participation in the greater Jewish community. First published in Hebrew in 2012, the book was published in English as part of a six-book series on Ethiopian Jewry.