The Black Jews of Chicago

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The Black Jews of Chicago

From: Eric Molinsky
Length: 00:07:32

Rabbi Capers Funnye leads the black Jews of Chicago. Read the full description.

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At least forty thousand African Americans are practicing Jews who believe that the religion is part of their heritage. Eric Molinsky visited Beth Shalom B'Nai Zaken in Chicago to find out from Rabbi Capers Funnye and his congregants how they practice their faith, and what led them to it.