Alliance of Black Jews facts for kids
The Alliance of Black Jews was an organization in the United States. It was started in Chicago, Illinois, in 1995. A group of African Americans who saw themselves as Jews and Black Hebrews created it.
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What Was the Alliance of Black Jews?
This group aimed to connect and represent Black people who identified as Jewish. They estimated that around 200,000 Black Jews lived in the U.S. at that time. This number included different groups.
Who Were Included in the Estimate?
The estimate included Black Hebrew Israelites. It also counted African-American Jews who were part of mainstream Jewish groups. These included Reform, Conservative, Orthodox, and Reconstructionist Judaism. Some were born Jewish, while others had converted.
How Was the Number Calculated?
The number was partly based on a study from 1990. This study looked at the Jewish population. It gave different figures, from 135,000 to 260,000. The exact number depended on how someone defined "who is a Jew."
Who Started the Organization?
Several people helped create the Alliance of Black Jews. Key individuals included Robin Washington and Michelle Stein-Evers. Rabbi Capers C. Funnye Jr. was also involved.
Is the Alliance Still Active?
No, the Alliance of Black Jews is no longer working. It has stopped its operations.
