These are my Names explores Ethiopian-Israeli identity
May 03, 2010 | 3 Comments »
Among the cultural treasures Ethiopian Jews brought with them to Israel were their names. But like the status of their rabbis, the influence of their elders and the support of their extended families, these names were taken away upon arrival in Israel. The newly released documentary, These are my Names, explores the experiences and identity conflicts of Israel’s new Ethiopian citizens through the prism of their original names – names that carry a depth of meaning and connection not found in the West.