A special conference held at the Ono Academic College discussed combining the traditions of Ethiopian Judaism with the traditional Jewish wedding ceremony according to Jewish law. Rabbi Sharon Shalom, head of the International Center for Ethiopian Jewry in the Ono Academic College spoke to Arutz Sheva about the conference. "The tradition of Ethiopian Jewry has evolved separately from the Orthodox Jewish Rabbinical world," Rabbi Shalom said. He also noted that although in other areas of Jewish law, there are significant differences and large gaps between Ethiopian tradition and mainstream Jewish law, the differences in the marriage ceremony are not that significant. It's possible to combine the customs to allow the Keissim (Ethiopian priests) to officiate at weddings in accordance with both Ethiopian tradition and Jewish law."

Source: Ethiopian News October 10, 2019 20:37 UTC