Friday, August 30, 2024

Interconnectedness| Jews of Color and White Jews in America

Interconnectedness Between Jews of Color and White Jews



My objective is to gain a comprehensive understanding of historical maps to visualize the demographics of ancient races, as the Torah does not provide specific racial demographics. This aspect of my research focuses on comprehending the archaeology, epistemology, and ethnic diversity of various ancient nations worldwide. I do not aspire to be perceived as a theoretical expert; rather, my aim is to grasp the unseen elements of history. It is evident that there exists substantial knowledge regarding the exploitation of the resources and achievements of African nations and the continent as a whole. Furthermore, we live in a society that often divides us by nationality, yet the teachings of the Torah unite us, transcending our political beliefs and racial identities.

It is commonly acknowledged that historical factors contribute to the ongoing struggles of African Americans with their identity. I wish to emphasize that belonging to the Jewish community is a viable option for those who seek it, guided by rabbinic authority and the principles of the Torah. However, the perception of Jewish identity can sometimes appear exclusionary, as some individuals may be reluctant to embrace or acknowledge their place within the Torah's teachings.

I sincerely hope that we can continue to learn from one another. As a prominent Jew of color, I aspire to foster an environment free from animosity, where we can engage in discussions akin to those of the sages of Israel, exploring commentary on the Torah and reflecting on the origins of diverse peoples, allowing individuals of all races to thrive together.


Source:

1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b8eKeMdL_24

2. Sefaria.org https://www.sefaria.org/sheets/586698?lang=en

Damaging Personality and Esteem In Jews of Color

 White psychologists assumed that the weight of racism had damaged the personality and self-esteem of Black people to the point where Black people suffered from self-hatred and harbored an unconscious preference for White people. This idea became part of psychological conventional wisdom through the book The Mark of Oppression, written by two White psychoanalysts, Abram Kardiner and Lionel Ovesey. [1] In the identity of Judaism one recognizes the importance of biological, social, relational and unconscious levels of analysis and yet Jews of Color -globally- seems daunting and often spoken of in words without authority.

And according to Nylah Burton[2] at The Forward Association, "Every person that I interviewed for this article spoke of being exhausted of existing in white Jewish spaces. They told me how that exhaustion greatly altered their participation in Jewish community and their own Jewish identities. They spoke of feeling drained, mentally scarred, and depressed when they leave synagogues."

So, where does this hefty Atlas of the historical geography of the Holy Land come from?

Maps and the Races

The difficulty of the geographical data of this period is due not to their meagreness, but to the fact that the races then appearing numerous and in constant movement; and that the names for them were not used in the Torah nor elsewhere in any exact tense. The period is one of Egyptian influence. About 1500 Thutmosis (Dhutmes) III conquered Syria up to the Euphrates; but under Amenhotep IV Egyptian sovereignty ceased to be effective. Sety I (c. 1350) reconquered the country as far north as Beirut, pushing his arms also east of the Jordan: see on Map 2. Ramses II (1340-1273) had to subdue the maritime plain, Ephraim and Galilee, and fought Hittites at Kadesh on the Orontes. But before 1200 all Syria had passed from the power of Egypt. [4]

And keeping the subject matter center front Judiaism seems to illustrate an front toward the White race in America. But it should be. That’s because anti-blackness in the Jewish community is pushing black Jews out. Countless black Jews have made the difficult decision to leave Judaism completely, no longer identifying as Jewish.[2]

And all I will add to commentary is first and formost, the map of the Holy Land implements a distopia of colored or "un-whiteness" and these are treasured facts. Second; the names have changed as White influence crowds judiac representation throughout all races. And thirdly as the Torah states Isaiah 20:4 [5] regarding the Cushite - not all black or dark skinned persons as the jewish community wrongly assumes - "shall the king of Assyria lead the captivity of Egypt and the exile of Cush" .... no matter how or when ....

WE WERE ALL IN EXILE!!!



Source:

1. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/black-psychology-matters/202007/why-black-psychology-matters

2. https://forward.com/opinion/408769/black-jews-are-being-chased-out-of-the-jewish-community-by-racism-here-are/

3. https://assets.catawiki.com/image/cw_normal/plain/assets/catawiki/assets/2016/1/28/a/5/f/a5f8d32e-c5d0-11e5-980d-fd9a122fa7e7.jpg

4. https://archive.org/details/atlasofhistorica00smit/page/n20/mode/1up

5. https://www.chabad.org/library/bible_cdo/aid/15951/showrashi/true

6. https://whff.radio

7. https://watch.whff.tv

Thursday, August 29, 2024

The Dispersion of Kush כוּשּׁ

The Dispersion of Kush כוּשּׁ

The Kingdom of Cush, Egypt’s neighbor to the south, played an important role in biblical history despite being one of the lesser known kingdoms. According to 2 Kings 19:9, “Tirhakah, King of Cush” came to the aid of Hezekiah against Sennacherib, king of Assyria, when his forces laid siege to Jerusalem in 701 B.C.E. Without such aid, it is hard to imagine that the Kingdom of Judah would have survived. Judah would have likely gone the way of the Kingdom of Israel—spread to the four winds, never to return.

The land of Cush has been known by many names throughout history. The Egyptians knew the land as Cush. To the Greeks and Romans it was Aethiopia (or Ethiopia—though not to be confused with the modern nation located on the Horn of Africa). The medieval Arabs referred to the country as Nubia.

Regardless of the name by which it was known, Cush played an interesting role in the history of Canaan, Egypt, and the wider ancient Near East as a whole.

Mentioned some 54 times in the Hebrew Bible, Cush features in the historical books—specifically Kings and Chronicles—as well as the prophets. Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekial, and Nahum all make mention Cush or the Cushites.

Levitch's Commentary

Within various reigns of Kush there is enough evidence to show "a Cushite diaspora" the dispersion of the citizens of Cush/Kush out of their ancient ancestral homeland (the Land of Israel) and their subsequent settlement in other parts of the globe.

Rashi's Commentary

Are you not like the children of the Cushites to Me: Why should I refrain from exacting retribution  upon you do not return to Me? Have you not come from the sons of Noah like the other nations? Like the Cushites whom you resemble, as the matter is stated: (Jer. 13:23) “Will a Cushite change his skin…? So will you be able to improve.” 


Levitch's Commentary

And there it is ..... So will you be able to improve?

..to be continued


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Wednesday, August 28, 2024

Cite. Cite. Cite.

 Why is it important to cite sources?


I have been published in four academic journals, won publishing awards, been on the Globe and Mail Bestsellers list and compiled a myriad of community awards for education and community service.  And yet, I don't know everything.

This is a working document.  I will still cite/source within the text I am speaking; but here will be where all things are  combined and bulleted and kept for your guide.  Keep in mind; it's important to cite sources you used in your research for several reasons:

  • To show your reader you've done proper research by listing sources you used to get your information
  • To be a responsible scholar by giving credit to other researchers and acknowledging their ideas
  • To avoid plagiarism by quoting words and ideas used by other authors
  • To allow your reader to track down the sources you used by citing them accurately in your paper by way of footnotes, a bibliography or reference list

Shalom Aleichem!!!

 


As a professional researcher and cybersecurity professional I come in contact with many races, genders and theoretical ideas of religion and culture.  Sometimes things are a little lonely as a Jew of Color and isolating. I am dedicated philanthropist, my primary aim is to enhance the comprehension of the Torah among Africans. I firmly believe that first, knowledge is power and secondly; America has set historic pride in striping Africans and African Americans from historical truths [colonialism, expansionism, imperialism and neocolonialism]. Moreover, this research indicates significant interactions between the Cushites and the inhabitants of Judah during the biblical era. It ultimately proposes that biblical scholars should reevaluate their perspectives on the Cushites and the contributions of this group to the historical narrative of the Levant. To achieve this objective, the study required an exploration of theoretical, historical, and theological aspects.


So lets have Torah Study together,

Dr. Levitch



כחוקר מקצועי ואבטחת סייבר אני בא במגע עם גזעים, מגדרים ורעיונות תיאורטיים של

דת ותרבות רבים. לפעמים הדברים קצת בודדים כיהודי צבעוני ומבודדים. אני פילנתרופ

מסור, המטרה העיקרית שלי היא לשפר את הבנת התורה בקרב אפריקאים. אני מאמין

בתוקף ש... יתרה מכך, מחקר זה מצביע על אינטראקציות משמעותיות בין הכושטים

לתושבי יהודה בתקופת המקרא. בסופו של דבר היא מציעה כי חוקרי המקרא צריכים

להעריך מחדש את נקודת המבט שלהם על הכושטים ועל התרומות של קבוצה זו

לנרטיב ההיסטורי של הלבנט. כדי להשיג מטרה זו,

נדרש המחקר חקירה של היבטים תיאורטיים, היסטוריים ותיאולוגיים.


אז בואו נלמד תורה ביחד, ד"ר לביץ'




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Sais

  In   Sais …of Sais, fought with the Cushites for control of Lower Egypt, but he lost in 713–712  bc  to Shabaka, founder of the 25th dynas...