Did they always consider themselves Jews, as Jewish activist groups do? The film, by Ryan Porush, is one of those featured in the next iteration of the Edward S. Finkelstein Jewish Film Festival, according to Julie Sherman, festival chair. Israel has a wonderful progressive history on the issue of Ethiopian Jewish immigration, and should be celebrated for that. “The mission of the Edward S. Finkelstein Jewish Film Festival is to enrich the cultural life of the greater Harrisburg area by presenting films that reflect contemporary and historic Jewish and Israeli experiences,” Sherman said. The Edward S. Finkelstein Jewish Film Festival runs from Feb. 14 to March 23.

Source: Ethiopian News January 29, 2021 11:37 UTC