Added: May 12, 2007

From: BethShalomBZ

Duration: 9:21

WTTW Chicago Tonight profile of our synagogue located on the south side of Chicago.Please visit us at http://www.bethshalombz.org for more Information. Thank You.

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Trussgrl Says:

Oct 18, 2008 - This Man is a former Muslim. Obama has funneled hundred of thousands of dollars into that Church. Mizz MayBelle's family is full of Muslims.

Ramser101 Says:

Oct 18, 2008 - 18 - F - Cali - Alone - Anyone wanna chat? h

rafvrab Says:

Oct 19, 2008 - He didn't adopt "Ashkenazi" Judaism, but a form of the modern, liberal German Judaism influenced by gentile ritual as you describe. I don't think his "giur" was Halachic, and he certainly has not cared to teach his congregation about true Sabbath observance. In short, he's crossed a line but gotten stock on the fence. He's still not truly Jewish, and no-longer just a "Black Israelite".

rafvrab Says:

Oct 19, 2008 - These are not Ethiopians in truth, they've only adopted the name since the story of the Falashas became so popular. I know Ethiopians, and they don't look or sound like him at all.

MondoBeno Says:

Oct 20, 2008 - Years ago, Jews pretended not to be gentiles in order to survive. Now, gentiles pretend to be Jewish and adopt what they think are Jewish customs. Madonna is into "kaballah". Britney Spear got married under a Chuppah. "Kaballah" replaced Scientology as the Hollywood religion. My brother in law, who has Smichah, says there's three types of corrupted Judaism: 1. Cathedral Judaism, where the "Temple" looks like church. 2. Cullinary Judaism. 3. Pass the Joint Judaism, fusing Jewish and hippie stuff.

MondoBeno Says:

Oct 20, 2008 - This is not Judaism. He's mixing Jewish practices with Black nationalism that has nothing to do with Jewish beliefs. Does he follow the "Sheva Mitzvot Bene Noah"? What about "Taharot Mishpacha"? Does he prohibit his congregants from getting tattoos? Does he shave with a regular razor or an electric one? Does he check to make sure his clothes don't contain linen and wool? Judaism isn't an easy religion to follow.

xtremeownage2 Says:

Oct 25, 2008 - This is why I would NEVER be a Jew or Christian. TOO much nationalism! And too much distinction over ethnicity. The fact is that Islam is the truth! The Prophet Muhammad (S) said: "All mankind is from Adam and Eve, an Arab has no superiority over a non-Arab nor a non-Arab has any superiority over an Arab; also a white has no superiority over black nor a black has any superiority over white except by piety and good action." Islam is the only religion that brings such equality!

JewlyRodger Says:

Oct 31, 2008 - These particular Americanus Shvartzus Vulgaris are not Jews. Grand Shabadoo Capers Caviar Tapas Funnye Business here was "ordained" by the "Israelite Rabbinical Academy." What is the "Israelite Rabbinical Academy?" It was founded by a confused Nigerian called Wentworth Matthew who led the "Commandment Keepers" - a Harlem based, black power group influenced by the pan-African and Back To Africa movements of his time. Tl;dr - watch some "BHI" videos - they invoke Jeebus - not very Jewish of them.

geekstud Says:

Nov 2, 2008 - Really? Perhaps you should study your law. Why is it that in a mixed setting, an Arab is always given preference to lead Islamic prayers?

geekstud Says:

Nov 2, 2008 - It's even harder when it becomes defined in the minds of some Jews to be about chumra upon chumra.

xtremeownage2 Says:

Nov 2, 2008 - Um No! That is a lie. Quit making stuff up fool! I go to a mixed mosque and Ive had people lead my prayer of all origins!

geekstud Says:

Nov 2, 2008 - No offense intended, but you are ignorant of Islamic law. It's a rule that shows an Arab-nationalist slant of Islam. Why would it surprise you that a religion codified by Arabs shows some self-preference? You can find racism developed in all three bible-based religions. Just look at the racist comments by Jews in this thread that probably have descended from Khazars in Russia. Like Miriam, they should be punished with tsara'at for speaking ill of their African cousins (Moshe's wife).

xtremeownage2 Says:

Nov 2, 2008 - Your ignorant of Islam and Islamic law. And you know nothing about it! In Islam everyone is equal! That is a command by Allah... But someone like you is not understanding this, and therefore your making bad excuses! May Allah help you! Ameen!

MondoBeno Says:

Nov 2, 2008 - The Jews of Russia were not descended from the Khazars. 1/3rd of what we know about the Jewish Khazars was fabricated by Abraham Firkovich (it's a long story).

shooz4u Says:

Nov 19, 2008 - black jews? What is that? Jews are europeans only! The so called african-american or american negroes are moslems, in truth. So if these black jews or hebrew israelites aren't accepted by the ashkenazism or hasidics,don't be surprised!

libbyshani Says:

Nov 21, 2008 - Jews are not Europeans only. Who are you to say who is and isn't a Jew? How can you be so close-minded? Try a little more acceptance of others--it might make your life just a little better.

shooz4u Says:

Nov 21, 2008 - Jews r Europeans only. do u think by wearing a dashiki, kufi, makes changes anything? I'm very familiar with Beth Shalom here in NY, if that's where ur "rabbi" has been ordained. U follow the European Jews customs, I'm sure. Open ur mind & accept that ur a negro who follows a religion that wasn't meant 4 u. Woe who calls himself/herself a jew! They were co-conspiritors with the romans in the killing of the Prophet, not God, Jesus, who is my Brother.

konohahurricane Says:

Nov 28, 2008 - Egypt is in Africa. Africans lived in Egypt. The Africans in Egypt are black. What is so difficult to understand? And if you disagree, thats okay, but you cannot disagree with the fact that they are allowed to convert. In other words, there is no rhyme or reason to saying "they aren't true Jews" because then you are just fighting for gilded individuality through racism.

konohahurricane Says:

Nov 28, 2008 - "Open ur mind & accept that ur a negro who follows a religion that wasn't meant 4 u." You are beyond laughably ignorant by thinking that opening ones mind involves racism and false statements.

auitane Says:

Nov 28, 2008 - The Jewish religion is open to all who wish to come into it through legitimate means.

auitane Says:

Nov 28, 2008 - Shut the fuck up. The Jews are Semetic in origin, not European. And the Hassidim don't have the monopoly on yiddishkeit.

auitane Says:

Nov 28, 2008 - Well of course they're allowed to convert--but they didn't. I don't have a problem with black people, or any people, coming into the Jewish fold, but simply starting a congregation and claiming that makes you Jews--and especially claiming that black people are the only "true jews" is just as improper as that shooz4u idiot.

auitane Says:

Nov 28, 2008 - Only about 15% of the world's Muslims are Arab. Shed your ignorance.

Meyisawkasa Says:

Nov 29, 2008 - u can find jews anywhere and it is true, but i have hard time to believe this one. no one question the Ethiopian jews, if u do then u go read ur bible or Torah. so my point is Ethiopia never been colonized and never came to US as a slave so unless they converted to Judaism its clear most of them don't even look like Ethiopian.But Who would wanna chose to be a Jew in this world? when there is so much hate towards them. Solomon didn't look ashkenazi, so should i say they rn't jews? no really.

skymunro Says:

Nov 30, 2008 - Uhmmm yeah...the first jewish tribe was in Ethiopia 5800 years ago....not too intelligent ha?? You see my people are a "Nomadic" tribe because we have always had to pick up and leave...The branching of the Hebrews out of Africa were the 12 tribes whom went to every corner of the globe about 5000 years ago....