Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

---

Filmed on May 17, 1984, in Dimona, Israel, this digitized tape captures the vibrant festivities of the African Hebrew Israelites of Jerusalem during their "New World Passover" celebration.

Unlike the traditional Jewish Passover, this holiday marks the community's exodus from America and their arrival in the "Promised Land" of Israel. The footage documents the joyous side of community life, including competitive foot races and a festive atmosphere under the banner "New World Passover Season."

However, the tape also documents the intense political struggle the community faced in the 1980s. In raw interviews, community members Farrel and Mr. Carter speak candidly about the discrimination they faced and their difficult relationship with the Israeli government regarding citizenship and recognition.

The description also notes the presence of Ethiopian Jews (Beta Israel) in Dimona, highlighting a complex moment of intersecting Black Jewish identities in the Holy Land.

#AfricanHebrewIsraelites #Dimona #BlackHistory #IsraelHistory #1984 #NewWorldPassover #HezakyaNewz