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PURPOSE and Origins

Stewarding Afro-Jewish Traditions and History.

The Black Judaic Heritage Center (BJHC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving, documenting, and educating the public about the history, culture, and religious traditions of Afro-Jewish communities. Our mission is to provide accurate representation, support scholarly research, and make Afro-Judaic heritage accessible through educational programs, digital platforms, and public engagement. By 2026, BJHC aims to expand its reach through a comprehensive website and online school, broaden its public programming, and extend its annual projects to museums and communities across the Commonwealth, with a national expansion plan within five years.

Mentors of Cultural Discovery

Through initiatives such as Collaborative research, Education & Outreach, Digital Resources and Community engagement, the Black Judaic Heritage Center illuminates the often overlooked, yet vital, aspect of Afro-Jewish history in the United States. We aim to promote inclusiveness, foster understanding, and celebrate the diversity of little known American cultural and religious identities.

Dr. Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul

Lead of Curriculum

Academic focusing on Semitic roots and migration of Afro-Judaic lineages from Ghana (Mali) within the broader African diaspora.

Miriam Kulu

Ancestry Specialist

Expert in documentation of lineage data and oral storytelling found within West African fellowships.

Isaac Ben-Zvi

History Archivist

Focused on modern scanning and systematic indexing of 1800s Afro-Judaic historical manuscripts.

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