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In this January 18, 2019 image made from video provided by the Survival Media Agency, a teenager wearing a "Make America Great Again" hat, center left, stands in front of an elderly Native American singing and playing a drum in Washington. (Survival Media Agency via AP)
January 21, 2019, 6:50 am
Student defends face-off with Native American as story complicates
Confrontation began when Black Hebrews began harassing school group from Kentucky, with both drummer and high schooler claiming they were only trying to calm situation
By Jeff Karoub and ADAM BEAM
A view of the House of Israel Temple of Faith, a Black Hebrew congregation. (Google maps)
February 15, 2018, 10:09 am
Fire destroys Black Hebrew temple in Chicago
Firefighters rescue senior citizen and wheelchair-bound woman with multiple sclerosis from upstairs apartments
By JTA
Hasedia Bat Israel (Screen capture: Ynet)
October 10, 2017, 8:53 pm
Black Hebrew woman subjected to racist tirade on bus
‘This kind of racism I have never experienced,’ Hasedia Bat Israel says of video showing passenger insulting her
By TOI staff
Hapoel Jerusalem basketball player Amar'e Stoudemire seen during the match between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Jerusalem at the National Cup final game in Jerusalem, on February 16, 2017. (Flash90)
June 21, 2017, 7:51 pm
Amar’e Stoudemire unsure if he will return to Israel next year
Former NBA All-Star enjoyed time with Hapoel, but weighing options, may play for NY Knicks or possibly retire
By JTA
Amar’e Stoudemire speaking at a press conference in Jerusalem, August 8, 2016. (Flash90)
April 27, 2017, 5:47 am
Former NBA star Amar’e Stoudemire is studying Hebrew
The 34-year-old Hapoel Jerusalem player, who speaks regularly of his love for Israel, posts a photo of himself studying from language workbooks
By JTA
Tamar Manasseh is pursuing her rabbinical ordination from the Israelite Academy. (Courtesy/ via JTA)
October 24, 2016, 3:46 am
Black rabbinical student leads ‘Army of Moms’ in fighting Chicago gun violence
Tamar Manasseh is working to curb street shootings one corner at a time — but would like to see more local Jews stand up alongside her
By Ben Sales
Amar’e Stoudemire is surrounded by young fans at his youth basketball camp in Jerusalem, August 8, 2016. (Andrew Tobin)
August 10, 2016, 7:51 am
With Amar’e Stoudemire’s help, Jerusalem looks to overtake Tel Aviv as Israel’s basketball capital
The biggest name to ever play for the Israeli Basketball Premier League instantly makes Hapoel Jerusalem the new team to beat
By Andrew Tobin
Hapoel Jerusalem's new basketball signing Amar'e Stoudemire speaks during a press conference in Jerusalem on August 8, 2016. (Flash90)
August 8, 2016, 6:36 pm
Stoudemire: I turned down a lot of NBA money to play in Israel
Newest Hapoel Jerusalem recruit says playing in Jewish state a ‘dream come true,’ wants to stay in touch with his ‘Hebrew roots’
By TOI staff
July 14, 2015, 2:50 am
2 Americans said denied entry to Israel over Black Hebrews ties
Authorities reportedly believed Jewish mother and son, in country for wedding, planned to stay
By JTA
Rabbi Capers Funnye. (Screenshot/YouTube)
July 13, 2015, 1:44 am
Cousin of Michelle Obama to serve as ‘black chief rabbi’
Relative of first lady nominated unanimously to serve as ‘titular head of a worldwide community of Black Jews’
By JTA
Ben Ammi Ben-Israel, spiritual leader of the Black Hebrews, who died Saturday at 75 (screen capture: YouTube)
December 28, 2014, 5:57 pm
Black Hebrews leader dies at 75
Ben Ammi Ben-Israel, the Chicago-born spiritual leader of the Negev-based sect, fought for acceptance in Israel society
By Melanie Lidman and AP
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