Bal Ej: The Hidden Jews of Ethiopia - documentary by Irene Orleansky (English/Russian subtitles)

[@tudormiller887]

This is such a beautiful documentary. So much of the Jewish narrative of identity, culture, history is generally told from an Ashkenazi European Jewish perspective

[@jimmichaelson3007]

Superb documentary! May we all be reunited in Eretz Yisrael soon.

[@unexpectedisraelirene]

Thank you

[@renatodoe6661]

Amen

[@Johndavidd4133]

Amen

[@taddesemulugeta2760]

As an Ethiopian and Orthodox Christian who grew up in Fitche, North Shewa of Ethiopia, I have personally witnessed the events described in this documentary. It deeply saddens me that our community is still lacking in understanding the significance of embracing and respecting the beliefs of others.

[@renatodoe6661]

Thank you Sir

[@simamedia6601]

በጣም መሳጭ ታሪክ ነው ነገር ግን አንድ አባት የተናገሩት እጅግ ያስማማኛል እነሱም አይፈልጉም እኛም አንፈልገም የሚለው አባባል በሚገባ ትክክል ነበር እኔ አብሮ እንዳደገ ጎልማሳ ከህፃንነት እስከውቀት አንድ አካባቢ አብረን አድገናል መሰረታዊ ነገሩ ከሌላው መሀበረሰብ ጋር በዚያ ዘመን ከቀዳሚት ሰንበት በቀረ ሌላውን የባሀላት ቀን አለማክበራቸው እጅግ የመነጠልን ገፅታ የፈጠረው ትልቁ ተፅኖ ነበር። ለመጋባትም ለመዋለድም ትልቁን ተፅኖ የፈጠረው እሁድን ማረስ መቆፈራቸው መሆኑን መሠረታዊ ልዪነት የፈጠረ ነበረ ይሄን ግን አንድም ሰው ሲገልፅ አይስተዋልም። ሌላው የስልጣኔ ጉዳይ ሁኖ እንጅ በዚህ ወቅት ቁመን ስናስበው የማይቆጭ የለም አሁን ሁሉም ይጋባል ይዋለዳል ግዜውን የተረዱም እጅግ እልፍ አላፍ ናቸው የሚገርመው ግን ከነክፍተቱ አብረን ተምረናል አርሰናል ቆፍረናል አፈር ተራጭተን አድገናል ጎንደር ማጫ ጎንደር ብርቧክስ ሀገሩ ይመስክር እጅግ የተጋነነ አገላለፅ መመልኬቴ አስገርሞኛል። ሌላው ክፍተት አልነበረም ማለቴ አይደለም በሁለቱም ወገን አግላይ እና አክራሪ አልነበረም ማለቴ አይደለም የነበረውን እርሻ እና ሜዳ ሳስታውሰው ግን ሀሰተኛ አገላለፅ በዝቷል። ሲጀመር እኔ እንደ ግል እድገቴ የሚሰጠኝን የሰንበት ዳቦ አረሳውም እነሱ ግን ከኛ የሚሰጣቸውን ከጠላ እና ቆሎ በዘለለ አይቀበሉም አሁን ሁኘ ሳስበው ማነው ገለልተኛ ሚለውን እጅግ አክራሪ ነበሩ ። ምንም ይሁን ምንም ሁላችንም ስልጣኔ የነፈገን እጦት ሁኖ እንጅ እኔን ከኔሱ በፍፁም መነጠል መለየት ፈፅሞ አይቻልም። ከህሴት አሰከ ቆዳ ቀለም ከህሳቤ እስከ መልክና ስነልቦና በየትኛው መመዘኛ እምነታችን ካልሆነ አማራነታችን ማሀተሙ አሻራው አንድ ነው።

[@hanahabtamu4302]

ይህ ላተ ነው እኛ ባደግንበት አካባቢ ራያ ወሎ በጣም የሞራል ስብራት ገጥሞናል ኦርቶዶክስ ሆነን እንኳን መጥፎ ቃል በጣም ይሰብራል ከመሸ ይቀየራሉ ጅብ ሲጮህ ይህ እሱነው ይች የሚስቱ ድምፅ ናት ይላሉ ጌታን ሰውደት በስላሴ አምሳል ተፍጥሮ ጅብ ይሆናል ምነው ጅብ በሆኩና በተበቀልኳቸው እል ነበር ሁሉ እግዚአብሔር ለሸቦና ይስጣቸው😢

[@taddesemulugeta2760]

@@hanahabtamu4302 ayzosh ehite...hulu melkam yhonal

[@YoniHuy]

Tekkle

[@dinadina1605]

I'm a protestant Christian and pure Ethiopian but i really love Israel and bete-israel people because they are the origin of Jesus Christ and Christianity. Also I argue with the Palestinians about the state of Israel on social media. I even started learning Hebrew. May God bless Ethiopia and Israel.

[@EzraB123]

Our people are lucky to have you sister, may G-d bless you and Ethiopia 🇪🇹

[@christofferraby4712]

I met an Israeli young woman 10 years ago who volunteered to teach Hebrew at a Jewish preschool here in Johannesburg( South Africa ) for a year. Her mother was an Ethiopian Jew.

[@semirindubai4002]

You should ask them what they say about your god (jesus) you wouldnt like them after that😢

[@nassergabriel4778]

My Ethiopian Sister, Hallelujah! I hail from Southern Ethiopia and Kenya (Oromo), but born and raised in Europe and I'm also Protestant My heart resonates with love for the Habehsa people, united in our devotion to Yeshua no matter Church denomination God bless you, sister. It's been over a year since your last comment, and much turmoil has unfolded. We find ourselves amidst ideological warfare, witnessing clashes of civilizations in the Middle East. Let us persist in prayer for peace, and may the light of Jesus Christ illuminate the hearts of Muslims everywhere ✝☦

[@opheliagranger6961]

I have looked at many videos on the Jews of Ethiopia. But this has been the most Informative and heart warming. I have long wondered what has become of there faith since the repatriation. This documentary has really helped me as I journey from Christianity to follow the faith of Abraham Isaac and Jacob and enter into covenant with my Creator Jehovah the God of Isreal.

[@56username]

😮😎 🤓 Iron sharpens Iron Hidden Message in the Torah /Tanak / Bible Hidden within within the genealogy first Sons from Adam. Genesis 5 : 3-32 NAMES ---- Name MEANINGS Adam - Man Seth - Appointed Enos - Mortal Cainan - Sarrow Mahalaleel - Blessed GOD Jared - Shall come Down Enoch - Teaching Methuselah -His Death shall Bring Lamech -To Make /Low Mighity Noah -Rest / Favor / Fulfilled Name Meanings written in a Sentence 😳 Man appointed mortal Sarrow Blessed GOD shall come down teaching His death shall bring to make low/MIGHTY , rest favor FULFILLED My Interpretation: Jesus given a task to preform from this earth feeling of deep distress BLESSED GOD shall come down as Jesus teaching Jew as a Rabbi His death shall bring SALVATION to make low to hang on a tree becomes MIGHTY rest/ favor/ FULFILLED HIS Purpose 🤔 Keep this in mind 🤔all 10 generations timeline took place up to chapter 5 of Genesis ,Hidden Message telling Jesus COMING 😲 Approximately 4 thousand years later be fore it HAPPENED only God Ten Trillion people could not gotten together and had have written 1 fact and placed it in a book Foretelling of there coming Christ 4K years before it Happened Who is He ? Choose you this day whom you SERVE 🤔✝️😇😇 Share Share Share You were chosen for this day🤔 By Jesus , Share Share 😮😎 🤓 Iron sharpens Iron Hidden Message in the Torah /Tanak / Bible Hidden within within the genealogy first Sons from Adam. Genesis 5 : 3-32 NAMES ---- Name MEANINGS Adam - Man Seth - Appointed Enos - Mortal Cainan - Sarrow Mahalaleel - Blessed GOD Jared - Shall come Down Enoch - Teaching Methuselah -His Death shall Bring Lamech -To Make /Low Mighity Noah -Rest / Favor / Fulfilled Name Meanings written in a Sentence 😳 Man appointed mortal Sarrow Blessed GOD shall come down teaching His death shall bring to make low/MIGHTY , rest favor FULFILLED My Interpretation: Jesus given a task to preform from this earth feeling of deep distress BLESSED GOD shall come down as Jesus teaching Jew as a Rabbi His death shall bring SALVATION to make low to hang on a tree becomes MIGHTY rest/ favor/ FULFILLED HIS Purpose 🤔 Keep this in mind 🤔all 10 generations timeline took place up to chapter 5 of Genesis ,Hidden Message telling Jesus COMING 😲 Approximately 4 thousand years later be fore it HAPPENED only God Ten Trillion people could not gotten together and had have written 1 fact and placed it in a book Foretelling of there coming Christ 4K years before it Happened Who is He ? Choose you this day whom you SERVE 🤔✝️😇😇 Share Share Share You were chosen for this day🤔 By Jesus , Share Share

[@56username]

😮😎 🤓 Iron sharpens Iron Hidden Message in the Torah /Tanak / Bible Hidden within within the genealogy first Sons from Adam. Genesis 5 : 3-32 NAMES ---- Name MEANINGS Adam - Man Seth - Appointed Enos - Mortal Cainan - Sarrow Mahalaleel - Blessed GOD Jared - Shall come Down Enoch - Teaching Methuselah -His Death shall Bring Lamech -To Make /Low Mighity Noah -Rest / Favor / Fulfilled Name Meanings written in a Sentence 😳 Man appointed mortal Sarrow Blessed GOD shall come down teaching His death shall bring to make low/MIGHTY , rest favor FULFILLED My Interpretation: Jesus given a task to preform from this earth feeling of deep distress BLESSED GOD shall come down as Jesus teaching Jew as a Rabbi His death shall bring SALVATION to make low to hang on a tree becomes MIGHTY rest/ favor/ FULFILLED HIS Purpose 🤔 Keep this in mind 🤔all 10 generations timeline took place up to chapter 5 of Genesis ,Hidden Message telling Jesus COMING 😲 Approximately 4 thousand years later be fore it HAPPENED only God Ten Trillion people could not gotten together and had have written 1 fact and placed it in a book Foretelling of there coming Christ 4K years before it Happened Who is He ? Choose you this day whom you SERVE 🤔✝️😇😇 Share Share Share You were chosen for this day🤔 By Jesus , Share Share 😮😎 🤓 Iron sharpens Iron Hidden Message in the Torah /Tanak / Bible Hidden within within the genealogy first Sons from Adam. Genesis 5 : 3-32 NAMES ---- Name MEANINGS Adam - Man Seth - Appointed Enos - Mortal Cainan - Sarrow Mahalaleel - Blessed GOD Jared - Shall come Down Enoch - Teaching Methuselah -His Death shall Bring Lamech -To Make /Low Mighity Noah -Rest / Favor / Fulfilled Name Meanings written in a Sentence 😳 Man appointed mortal Sarrow Blessed GOD shall come down teaching His death shall bring to make low/MIGHTY , rest favor FULFILLED My Interpretation: Jesus given a task to preform from this earth feeling of deep distress BLESSED GOD shall come down as Jesus teaching Jew as a Rabbi His death shall bring SALVATION to make low to hang on a tree becomes MIGHTY rest/ favor/ FULFILLED HIS Purpose 🤔 Keep this in mind 🤔all 10 generations timeline took place up to chapter 5 of Genesis ,Hidden Message telling Jesus COMING 😲 Approximately 4 thousand years later be fore it HAPPENED only God Ten Trillion people could not gotten together and had have written 1 fact and placed it in a book Foretelling of there coming Christ 4K years before it Happened Who is He ? Choose you this day whom you SERVE 🤔✝️😇😇 Share Share Share You were chosen for this day🤔 By Jesus , Share Share

[@shayakanime18]

We are human-beings. God wants peace and freedom for all of his creation. And, God is one. The landscapes in this video tells the mind a million things, beautiful and historical. Thank you for your effort Irene, your crew and hosts!

[@rogerlephoque3661]

A most important documentary, one that will remain a historical record, a testament to the Bene Israel, their history, culture and Jewish identity.

[@darrensteward3335]

Just a note. For those who may not no this, the oldest Christian church in the world is the Ethiopian Coptic church of Africa.

[@sandraleiva1633]

That's not true. The Egyptian Coptic Church is older. It was the Copts who converted the Ethiopians early on.

[@darrensteward3335]

@@sandraleiva1633 They were idol worshipers. You're not saying nothing. The LORD destroyed the Egyptians. So you can sell that bag of goods to someone else who don't know.

[@sandraleiva1633]

@@darrensteward3335 The Egyptians from Moses to the Copts are separated by 3000 years. I suggest you learn a sense of time when it relates to history. Otherwise you just sound foolish. Good luck.

[@Keviekev115]

I always have to remind people it’s not a slave made religion

[@darrensteward3335]

@@sandraleiva1633 But the Egyptian coptic church is not the true gospel, nor does it fit in with the religion of the children of Israel.

[@RahelHAl]

What an amazing work Irene! Thank you

[@unexpectedisraelirene]

Thank you!

[@abel542]

Thank you Irene for telling the story for the world ! See you soon!

[@kiflegebresilassie8874]

admirable documentary! ,we should hold hand in hand help our people , my grand mother share a story similar on this documntary and the documenary give a good teaching a teaaching which I pass on to my kids , I salute the producer of this documentary and wish all the best in her work and plans and thank you for bring a voice for voiceless.

[@yehualashettesfaye4840]

Helo,i raised and born in "kechene" village i am very surprised when i Saw this documentary.my father originally from MORET(Mentioned in your documentary ) and he is Orthodox Christian but now i realized that everything he followed this practice especially the sheep ,tukuto ,were practiced correctly so i have a question right now is he pretend to be a Christian ? i wish i asked him but he is not alive he passed away before 7 year .anyways i will ask somebody who has a knowledge about this practice i know some of them in this documentary .finally i would like to say thank you for your support to announce my village

[@unexpectedisraelirene]

Thank you. Many parents were unwilling to reveal their identity or to explain the meaning of the rituals to their children, fearing persecutions.

[@CHRIST-Anchord]

My heart feels sad as I read this! My ancestors came to South of ETHIOPIA from Gondar! We have been yearning to know which part of Gondar it could have been. My oldest sister who lives in USA felt to help children in Gondar. I suggested to her if she could mention to the people of Gondar about us. She told me that an official who was murdered about three years ago would have been a good contact to get that sort of information. My heart yearns for my Jewish ancestry!

[@Aeon1019]

The Coptic Christianity was a 'spin off' of The Orit! We are the Israelites in the writings that were taken, burned and destroyed to fulfill prophecy - the Valley of the Drybones is all the 12 Tribes of the Israelites, we are awakening and the TRUTH will soon come out that the Torah will come out of SION 'the holy falashas' those who stand against the forces of the Wind to defend TRUTH 'Orit' - MOSAISM not Judaism

[@jamiegrieve5875]

It you mean that because he was a practitioner of Judaism and he said he was now a follower of Christ is he actually a Christian or was he really just pretending that is something that only he could tell you but many people who are known Jews have come to Christ and they are usually known as messianic jews....

[@Tami8161]

I would like to know how to help these people, who continue to hide from the persecution of their precious families due to their faith. It’s impossible to believe that they continue to suffer, or that YOU were shut down, Irene, as you tried to tell their story in Jerusalem. My heart breaks for them, but at the same time, I have hope. Surely there is a reason you are sharing this story-surely there has to be something that can be done.

[@worldmusic416]

Sure, am from this community and living there, now we are starting a strong movement on the organization of our beta-Israel identity, so if you want to help this pls do not hesitate to contact me.

[@GONDARTUBE]

I am ethiopian my father told me that he is a decendant of Israelite... he passed away when I was a child.. so I almost forgot I am ✡.. now how can I reclaim a Jewish? Can somebody help me to go through the process?

[@GONDARTUBE]

@@worldmusic416 I am ethiopian my father told me that he is a decendant of Israelite... he passed away when I was a child.. so I almost forgot I am ✡.. now how can I reclaim a Jewish? Can somebody help me to go through the process?

[@Aeon1019]

@@GONDARTUBE all you have to do is TURN BACK and away from the ways of the 'people' - those that follow religion for ORIT is not in them! The MOST High power of our holy ancient fathers are going to COME to your aid, if your heart is completely pure and YOU acknowledge that you are those who were Erred' walked in the ways of the enemies of ORIT, you will be guided back. Then become a hermit (literally) seperate yourself from every form of Facism and immerse yourself in the ancient writings and redeem all the time you lost, being LOST! Salaama, return to the Ancients paths of b'nei yisrael. The time is NOW, the valley of the drybones is coming BACK to life 'LaHaim'

[@Aeon1019]

They are fulfilling PROPHECY, I too am a falasha, despised and was cast out by my OWN KIN! It's no joke! I had leave the country I was residing in! Muslims think they are persecuted, when you are a Falasha Israelite (we don't refer to ourselves as Jews but House of Jakhob Israel) the persecution and HATE from those who follow Xtianity (gentiles religion) is REAL! Salaama/shalom/peace

[@Lucy-o2j6b]

Thank you for this Video, I appreciate your hard work. Thank you for all who are in this video… amazing Jewish people and their leaders. I was born & raised in Addis Ababa, I didn’t know about Jewish community in Addis, I even have relatives in kechene area…I never heard of the community. … regarding Evil eye …. I heard Most people say Gojam people are Budas… which I didn’t believe in this kind of beliefs …. Any way I cried watching this video, it is so sad the Jewish in Eth don’t practice their faith freely (which I believe the discrimination is real). As I stated never new about Jewish in Eth but I heard poetry/handcraft people are outcasted! … like other people don’t want to marry them … and hate towards them. I didn’t understand why at that time. Now it make sense… because they are Jews. So sad! specially the elders went through rough times…. And yet the new generation still fighting even in Israel … May God help them to live free… in anywhere.

[@werqzeleke2815]

No it's not because they are yihuda but in history people with handcraft were seen to have super natural powers to know how to creat things.

[@GONDARTUBE]

I am ethiopian my father told me that he is a decendant of Israelite... he passed away when I was a child.. so I almost forgot I am ✡.. now how can I reclaim a Jewish? Can somebody help me to go through the process?

[@Belania1]

@@GONDARTUBE you can

[@GONDARTUBE]

@@Belania1 but how I need someone's help on the processes

[@Aeon1019]

Can you please help me get a contact at Kecheme??

[@Orthodoxsawit1]

Omg! I’m hearing my story through them , we have gone through this ordeals as whole. May didn’t serve. Our people are still suffering even when they accepted Christianity. I remember when I asked my grandfather mother why people called us buda? She replied with smile don’t worry they are weak to speak about us out of jealousy because God gave us such knowledge…. Knowing now how they suffered.

[@YidnekAlemayehu]

MILLION thanks FOR DIGGING OUT THE ORIGINAL AND TRUE JEWS TO LIGHT . MAY GOD GIVE YOU MORE STHRENGHT ALWAYS

[@emet5519]

EU SOU BRASILEIRO DE ORIGEM YEHUDIM ( JUDAICA), O NOSSO POVO JUDAICO ESTÃO ESPALHADOS EM TODOS OS PAÍSES DO MUNDO, E SÃO MAIS NUMEROSOS QUE AS ESTRELAS DOS CÉUS". "BENDITO ÉS TU ADONAY, NOSSO ELOHYM REI DO UNIVERSO, QUE COROAS O NOSSO POVO JUDEUS DE KEVOD; "HALELLU'YAH" SHALOM ALECHEM, MEUS IRMÃOS YEHUDIM ( JUDEUS🖖

[@btrueeth]

My mother hails from the Kechene area. She is from Menz. I wonder if I have Jewish roots :) No wonder my heart been going to Judaism these days.

[@Aeon1019]

Your being AWAKENED, it's called 'the Great CALLING', return to the Ancient way of The Israelites, Ethiopia 🇪🇹 Falasha not the one in the state of Israel for that too is corrupted 'leavened' - ANCIENT falasha is the WAY!!!!!

[@Aeon1019]

Can you please refer me to someone in Kechene, a weaver to be exact! Salaama

[@sisnem_supreme]

Great Job! Irene🙏

[@galinabronstein1528]

Great documentary! Colorful, interesting, enlightening and very human. What a blessing we have the state of Israel and new generations of Ethiopian jews never hear that they are "hyena people"!

[@btrueeth]

They now hear they are "Kushi" which means slave.

[@emet5519]

PARABÉNS PELO EXCELENTE DOCUMENTÁRIO; SHALOM 🖖

[@blkdiamond7227]

the Israelites are not lost we where scattered via slave ships. there are tribes all over Africa not just ethiopia. Zephaniah 3:10-12 King James Version 10 From beyond the rivers of Ethiopia my suppliants, even the daughter of my dispersed, shall bring mine offering.

[@colinchampollion4420]

Mexicans are the LOST TRIBES of Israel

[@MrAdal206]

Thank you for this Irene 🙏🏽❤️

[@cynthiaadams8282]

Yahweh from whom all blessings flow, this hidden word is a blessing to the ppl of color, excluded from this knowledge for centuries!🙌🏾✡️

[@aimee-lynndonovan6077]

Aweful persecution, sad , discouraging. Glad to see immigration to Israel. Praying for you from Northern Maine.

[@dinadina1605]

this persecution is the result of killing jesus christ. ethiopian orthodox belivers are revenging bete Israelis. But we ethiopian protestants have much love for this people and have no any bad history with them. God bless Ethiopian and Israel

[@Zeyede_Seyum]

@@dinadina1605 Protestants are the most genocidal people in Ethiopia. Two genocides in 5 years Tigrai and Amhara orthodox’s >1 million death.

[@renatodoe6661]

​@@dinadina1605Really? Really? Really? Again? Really?

[@devintaylor8702]

Awesome documentary I have learned alot In this video 📹😃

[@amphiphile]

Than you very much. I learned many things from you video. Thank you again

[@mussie12341]

They even not allowed to practices thier own Judaism in Israel they been told to convert to a new European decedent Judaism. Don't try to be inocent. Yo are enforcing them to convert . they are the originals.stop discrimination toward them.

[@Aeon1019]

you can see' ..... everyone that sought them out, Sought to CORRUPT THE TRUTH, they ARE the generation of the Ancient Israelites, which has NOTHING to do with state of jewISH ✡ Israel 🇮🇱, they say Mosaism not Judaism, the Amharic language was the 'pure language of the Ancient writings not yiddish..... am glad you saw this and pointed it OUT! we were to not veer OFF the Ancient texts and ways, neither stray into the ways of others.

[@Iditsl]

That's not true. First it is not an "European judaism" :the practice, the laws and the liturgy is about the same for Ashkenazi, Sefardi, Mizrahi or Yemenites Jews except the pronunciation is different and some customs and marginal practices are different. This is because, along our history, rabbis from all the world have exchanged letters and travellers and delegates joined very distant communities. African, Indian communities, marranos from the Latin countries have been isolated and of course they have evolved differently than the other Jews. Now that these "Lost Jewries" have regain contact with the rest of the Jews they have the choice between keeping their own traditions and joining themselves to the majority. Of course most of them, choose to adopt the mainstream Judaism for the future of their children, so they will be able to marry a Jew from any origin. But, they also keep they distinctive festivals and their respect for their former religious leaders. In Israel Sigd (the main Ethiopian holiday) is a national celebration, Israeli president address his wishes to the Ethiopian community. Kessim (Ethiopian priests) are paid by the government like any rabbi. To my sorrow, some Israeli are racists, but as someone said above, there is a big difference between suffering illegal prejudice from stupid people and being killed by haters with the complicity of the police. Nowadays Ethiopians succeeded in art, politics, science and medicine. Israeli society has still a long way to go to reach a total equality of chances, but a lot has been done in 30 years.

[@Long-Ball-Larry]

They are not "the originals". A Jew is a Jew. They are most likely converts from around 70 CE, probably converted by Yemenite Jews who settled in Ethiopia.

[@Aeon1019]

This Documentary was ABSOLUTELY *eye opening* ...... #Falashaisthehiddenone

[@Milsmek]

wow im ethiopian, watching this i can't believe this was and is happening.

[@aimee-lynndonovan6077]

Aweful persecution, so sad,discouraging. Prayers from Northern Maine, especially wars and conflicts. Glad to see immigration to Israel.

[@abrahamojegalitarianism6850]

I'm from Ethiopia origin❤❤ thank you!!

[@zelcabillofunvlog7527]

We are from the East ophir modern Philippines we know now our ancestors came from eber or Hebrew they are called joktan or modern negreto,eta and others tribes.this generation in modern Philippines are aware of our passed from colonialism. Now we practicing sabbath and study deeply in Torah. Please watch the ophirian heratage conservatory here in KZbin. Please connect us from the East We know the suffering of our ancestors and We suffer until this day. Hebrews are dark brown Asian are Shemite or semitic. Hebrews from peleg are in Africa 🌍 because of colonial and captives from Africa to western side as slaves that's the trans Atlantic slave trade. May Elohim bless us🇵🇭🇷🇺🇨🇳 🌍 THANK you or salamat po ❤️🙏

[@colinchampollion4420]

You people are NOT Hebrews at ALL but AUSTRO-MAYLAY-AETNA WITH CHINESE BLOOD-LINES PERIOD😗😁

[@colinchampollion4420]

Mexicans are the true Isarealites because they built pyramids just like the Egyptians😃🤩!

[@zeagazetotsiyon2942]

ሰላም ታዲያስ። I have both of Irene Oreansky's CD's and waited a long time for this DVD release. It was very nice. But we are not "Hidden Jews" We are ቤተ እስራኤል/Beta Israel of Semien, Ambiber Shewa, Woleka, Gondar, Kechene, Q'mant, Beta Ambraham. But you show that in this film. Very nice. We need more and another CD from you.

[@undermysaviour]

Since when do Q'mants become Bete Israelites? Ha?

[@GONDARTUBE]

I am ethiopian my father told me that he is a decendant of Israelite... he passed away when I was a child.. so I almost forgot I am ✡.. now how can I reclaim a Jewish? Can somebody help me to go through the process?

[@Aeon1019]

I personally 'see' why they were titled as such!.... its totally Prophetic.

[@lynettehinds2598]

Yes the bible says we are the hidden ones! From Tribe of Benjamin ♥

[@lynettehinds2598]

The bible says Ethiopia is grafted into God's people although Ethiopia is not one of the 12 tribes of Israel

[@kerryedwards1]

thank you Irene for sharing blessings

[@sebaslange4175]

The Jewish Israeli government should protect this Hebrew tribe and bring them back to Israel.

[@Aeon1019]

Do some research on what's currently happening to the Ethiopian Jews that currently live in state of Israel 🇮🇱! ETHIOPIA IS THE HOLY LAND.....

[@nerome619]

look up Operation solomon en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Solomon. According to the Beta Israel I have spoken to the non-jews moved into their villages and then started claiming to be jews.

[@platim2008]

Fantástica história, lembra a dos Benei Anussim, no Nordeste, do Brasil. Baruch Adonai!!!

[@KeenanModica]

Great documentary, i learned a great deal from this video. The Star of David showcases influence by European groups and undermines their (Ethiopian Jews) perceived exclusive, homogeneous culture.

[@unexpectedisraelirene]

I thinkbthie is is Zionist rather than a religious symbol. We have here non-Jews in Israel who wear a star of David. And yes, this is something they definitely recently learnt from the Internet and from the visitors. The elders in secret synagogues do not have any symbols at all.

[@marthapapargyri4961]

Very interesting work, Irene! I have travelled in Ethiopia recently and I have been to places and seen scenes like the ones shown in your documentary. One has the impression that these people live in BC times! However, not only BETA ISRAEL but Orthodox Christians, Muslims living outside urban areas as well as the tribes in the south also give the same impression. Not even some space to bury their dead! I wonder what the government is doing for these people.... How can the Ethiopian establishment..... accept this! OK, live and let live whoever survives....

[@menenict8542]

Thanks for such good documentary. have you heard about an Amharic book titled, መጽሐፈ ቡዳ , which narrates atrocities committed against Ethiopian Jews over the centuries?

[@unexpectedisraelirene]

No, I haven't.

[@HiNinqi]

I am looking for this book. So far I 've found this "መጽሐፈ ቡዳ - ጋብቻ ከልክል by Fesaha Yehun Werkseri" and that it was possibly published in 1990 or 1998. Any links on where we may be able to read this book?

[@sologeta3667]

if u get metsefe bud Please send to me

[@pearls1626]

This is the best documentary about Ethiopian Jews. Thanks you very much. But I was very emotional 😢 disturbed It doesn’t matter who you are what religion you practice… no one should be treated like this. The root of Christianity is Judaism, Jesus is a descendant of King David, So where does this hate comes from my fellow Ethiopians? Which of Jesus’s disciples have killed a Jew? All of Jesus ‘s disciples were persecuted and murdered. No wonder we are going through what we are going through now in Ethiopia. May God forgive us. We need to forgive ourselves and each other try to leave in peace and harmony. We are in the last days…. Those who have ears let them hear. Read and study the New Testament it will open your eyes. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@nwigweprecious5012]

Nice one my friend

[@btrueeth]

We Ethiopians need to apologize to the Jews. No wonder we are poor and always fighting. We mistreated the Jews. Because of that God is punishing us.

[@werqzeleke2815]

Nonsense, felashas are no different from other Ethiopians go and pick up a book.

[@Aeon1019]

@@werqzeleke2815 its their Faith that makes THEM peculiar..... most Ethiopians are Coptic Christians ✝️ (gentiles). Its ALL prophetic.

[@Boricua-tn7ve]

“In Ethiopia we’re called Buda and in Israel Im called Negro”. The world is flawed. There’s a big difference between being in a “cage”(marginalized), ostracized and killed, than being called for something that identifies who you are. I’m PuertoRican and some one calling me “negro” is only understood in the context spoken. We are a mix colored people, just like Jews are. It’s only one human race so discrimination could factually emerge from a inferiority complex in the mind of the listener or a superiority complex by the speaker. Either way: there’s a huge difference between being mistreated and being free in an imperfect world. A victim mentality belongs only to those BEING victimized. If your not longer are a victim- you’re a victor/ a conqueror with much to celebrate and be thankful for. Some just love pity, regardless of success, accomplishments or just enjoying basic human dignity. The history of suffrage from our ancestors for free people should be an immense state of gratitude. May their story, educate us to prevent repeating it. “Hard times create strong men. Strong men create good times. Good times create weak men. And, weak men create hard times” Michael Hopf Proverbs 30:8-9 8 Remove far from me falsehood and lying; give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with the food that is needful for me, 9 lest I be full and deny you and say, “Who is the Lord?” or lest I be poor and steal

[@StopTheLiess]

What are you even saying? Be called a negro when you have a name and believed this whole time you were one with the other jews?

[@kirosgidey2061]

Nice documentary i am from eritrean we are wisdom people we are living long time but we think our selves jewish our population above 10.000do you think jewish hidden people living in eritrea and tigray? No one to know except ethiopia particular in amhara rigion but no one know our hidden jewish people in eritrea and tigray but we ger it so many problem even they killed and burn discriminatin in our sociaty so we hidde our selves

[@opheliagranger6961]

I live in the Caribbean and since I started to practice the teachings of the Torah I have been hated by my community. But the God of heaven and earth has and will continue to show his favor in the face of adversity. He will deliver

[@banushinka3624]

I am from Eritrea, I didn't hear about that before

[@Aeon1019]

@@opheliagranger6961 me too that I had to flee! Literally move to another country and I am still hidden but I have peace over my safety ... we are AWAKENING! It's a phenomenon NO ONE is talking about

[@mastery2811]

Tiffany hadish father is Jewish eritrean

[@shebaqueen777]

This is true 💔😭 hiding our selfs we are not taken nicely by society why is that ? ?

[@antho-e4h]

all people should be free and at liberty to live their faith without being segregated.

[@goshaletun8164]

It is not easy to surprise me, Conservative Jew, about Jews and Judaism. Irene has managed to do this. Great documentary! Thank you. Hope that faith of Ethiopian Jews, (and in my view they, undoubtedly, are Jews) will improve soon and they ALL will end up in Israel.

[@davidcharles3364]

Hi Irene. Could please advise me how I can contact you or Demeke? I currently live in Addis Ababa. Thank you

[@3l.a.777]

Amana🙏🏾 KabawadaYah Glory be to YAH HalalaYahawah praise be to YAH Bashama in the name Yahawasha jesus Adanayah Adanahayam lord of lords Malaka Malakahayam King of kings BarakaYah bless Yah

[@ephremweldeamanuelfeisa698]

''But you, Daniel, roll up and seal the words of the scroll until the time of the end. Many will go here and there to increase knowledge. ''(NIV)

[@archbishopcorrinesheemaame2574]

Always be aware of Evils comes like friends and family...

[@gabaynesh]

The discrimination of Falashas in Ethiopia may be true before but now we have a secular government so no religion is discriminated in fact it is the orthodox Christians who are being persecuted. I understand why the Jews are still in hiding may be for the purpose of preserving their religion and identity. The fact that this documentary underplays the role of Judith in destroying the Christian faith (burning of monasteries and ancient books) totally unfair.

[@gabi237ify]

Very good documentary about Beta Israel !!! I love watching this ❤❤❤❤❤

[@getasewmisrael1529]

Iam ethiopian jew also I wait all my years inaddis ababa but until i do aliyah before 2 years i didnt know about them.

[@atarabar-mazal194]

Shalom/ Salaam Brother you really were not aware there were secret Brothers & Sisters in Shewa/ Goddard & Kachene?

[@alemubehailu5884]

There has been utter ignorance about the Balejs, (Teyibs) or even Budas, as we used to refer to them. In the olden days they were isolated from other communities. Notwithstanding this misconception, Emperor Minilik II had declared a proclamation not to abuse these Craftsmen. I accidentally stumbled on this Channel ans illuminated my ignorance about this Community. I want to learn more about this community. I like to cooperate in your Research.

[@KingJCJ]

My heart is saddened to know how hateful this world is to black. With no justification We are all children of God and yet the one race that has no aspirations of putting people under rule is the most attacked. I’m sick.

[@rasol-007]

Black jews and blonde jews nowaday are half bred jews. Many brown jews fled from mideast and migrated to various parts of the world. Intermarriages with locals created whiter and blacker jews. Some jews lost their identity and some are still maintaining jewish culture. This is used to happen in every society.

[@Long-Ball-Larry]

David was a redhead. His great-great-grandmother Ruth was a Moabite. So was King David a half bred? What about the Children of Moses he had with his wife Zipporah? Half-breds? You think blonde hair entered the Levante and Anatolia during the Crusades? Ancient Canaanites (including Jews/Israelites) were a mix of people from the Caucasus and local populations as DNA studies show - and were closer to other Southern-Europeans. So I guess Arabized people of the Levante who mixed with Arabs after the Arab/Islamic conquest are.... half breds? The Levante has always (and I mean since human migration started) been a hot spot for mixing, because of its unique location, being at the crossroads of three continents! Israel was controlled by empire after empire, including Hellenes/Greeks during the Seleucid empire (312-63 BC). So how "nowadays"? You know that many Greeko-Roman (women) converted at the time of the Mishna (around 190 CE.)? That's most likely where the mix of Ashkenazim is coming from. After that when Christianity became state religion in Rome ( 380 CE), it was forbidden in Christian (and Islamic) countries to convert to Judaism (including "intermarriage")- punishable by death! All that was still centuries before Arabs (all brown? - maybe some of them, like Northern Arabs not so much) conquered the Levante and the spread of Islam in the 7th century - who then mixed with the peoples they conquered, including female African slaves they brought into the Levante. Visit ashkenazijews (ends with n et) - portrayed are Ashkenazim from all over Europe - they look pretty Medditerranean to me. There are not many natural blonde Jews btw (they exist, just like blonde Lebanese women exist - are they half bred too?) - like other middle eastern women (including "Arabs") they sometimes like to dye their hair blonde though.

[@jacktran7024]

@@Long-Ball-Larry yeah..i agree with u

[@yosephdemissie6232]

I never knew they ,the Ethiopian Jews, are not allowed into the Ethiopian Orthodox churches , alive or dead.

[@mekdesnigus7466]

I am from this community my relateves are priests beaten to death and fire because he is from this community

[@werqzeleke2815]

Well if they are true Jews why will three be allowed to be buried in Christian cemetery? Or church? This is just purely a false narrative to be allowed to go to Israel for greener pastures.

[@undermysaviour]

@@mekdesnigus7466 that's a pure lie. You have absolutely 0 idea about Bete Israelites way of life.

[@undermysaviour]

Bete Israelites would never go to a church.

[@anitanance5000]

We are on four Corners of the Most High Earth

[@GONDARTUBE]

I am ethiopian my father told me that he is a decendant of Israelite... he passed away when I was a child.. so I almost forgot I am ✡.. now how can I reclaim a Jewish? Can somebody help me to go through the process?

[@EzraB123]

Hello my brother. In Judaism, your mother must be Jewish in order for you to be considered Jewish. In your case, you would need to undergo an Orthodox conversion. This would serve two purposes: 1.) You would learn Jewish religious, cultural and legal customs 2.) You would be fully integrated into our community. If you currently live in Ethiopia, there still should be Rabbis in Gondar and Addis Ababa who would be able to assist you.

[@discernthetimes]

How can we help the Bal Ej: The Hidden Jews of Ethiopia - It would be helpful if they are able to develop a website or join youtube, so that donations are received directly by them. I personally, do not wish to deal with organisations acting on their behalf. I am certain that many people would prefer to support the Ethiopian Jews directly. They are a people who have suffered persecution for thousands of years and need our help. God bless!

[@danielparker5631]

If they are there now they are Gentile ,for it was said that the land would be trodden by the gentile .

[@Aeon1019]

Boom 💥..... they looked to the gentiles to save them...... they MUST return!

[@Boricua-tn7ve]

By the way Great Documentary. Thank you.

[@unexpectedisraelirene]

Thank you!

[@esty6374]

If discrimination is so bad why are they showing their faces and putting them at risk?!

[@alemnesh8368]

Thank you! Finally, someone asked the same question I have been asking while I was watching it.🤷‍♀️

[@HiNinqi]

They're exposing themselves to the potential to be helped. They're doing their best to survive despite the persecution: life does not exist inside of fear. To be free, you have to do what is necessary- not hide forever and cower. Take a footnote from all of the nations worldwide that have been effected by a form of subjugation/colonization and managed to escape the negativity and abuse they experienced without fighting their colonizers off through genocide. Take a look at the ones that are still suffering (like American nations, for example) and look at what they've tried to get their freedom. That context can give you some ideas of where to start thinking from.

[@sebleeffa3277]

I have never heard of this much discrimination. My family is from Gondar had and still have many Ethiopian Jews close friends!

[@amsalebumbaugh4956]

You know sometimes the victim mentality is used by those from outside to divide us. It’s unfortunate there is discrimination by anybody towards anyone. Look how Ethiopian Jews are treated in Israel. There’s a lot more to all these stories than what one producer wants to highlight. This is a good story but I don’t understand what the main purpose is. Was also wondering if these people knew they were going yo be broadcasted to the whole world when they are talking about being a hidden community. 🧐

[@esty6374]

I just don’t think it’s safe for them if that’s the case

[@meme-wz5vs]

You are preaching hate😡 no body in Ethiopia hates you specifically for following some religion, thats why we are so mixed up, look southern Ethiopia regions. I born and grew up in Addis Ababa I never heard something like they said. Can you please leave us alone ? your intervention in our country history and politics is out of the line.

[@evcoinmoon398]

It is good to make documentary on Beta Israel of Ethiopia. But the rhetoric on the magnitude of marginalisation is so untrue and i believe it is over politicised ! You could have asked non Felasha people how they perceive Felashas!

[@CHERKE_JEMA5575]

As a young Ethiopian, i would like to apologize for the crime you faced...but i never knew jews were in Kechene, Merhabete, northern shewa...Why do they need to conceal themselves...by tradiional legends they say people in kechene are evil eyed but now in the modern days nobody believes that..plus if they declare themselves Jews everybody would accept them..even satanic worship places are present in Addis in the name of freedom of worship...And Judaism is closer to us than Islam and we love Israel...We fought for it in the crusades...so why Hide yourselfs..you should come out and build your synogouges in Addis and the rest..we have Mosques for God sakes...why cant we have synogouges?!

[@birbor7918]

I don’t understand why many Ethiopian Christians are turning to Islam. It’s really daunting brother.

[@Aeon1019]

Satanism is a way of Life NOT a place you go! 😶

[@noellesiawofori4694]

@@Aeon1019 he said satanic worship places He didn't say satanism gosh

[@Aeon1019]

@@noellesiawofori4694 satanic worship is a WAY OF LIVING aka a practicer of Satanism. No different

[@13Banks]

Thank you for this! We need the truth

[@werqzeleke2815]

The freedom to practice religion and equality of religion by the constitution came about during Derg not in 1991

[@undermysaviour]

Bete Israelites have always practiced their religion.

[@roblangsworld]

I've known this for years!

[@donschiff]

Thank you.

[@weezenberg]

this is so well done and such good deep investigating. kol a kvod!!! may every beta israel that wants to come to israel make aliyah! ameeeen

[@nkurikiyejess]

Divrey Hayamim Alef 4:14 And Meonotai fathered Ophrah; and Serayah fathered Yoav avi Gey Charashim; for they were charashim (craftsmen).

[@archbishopcorrinesheemaame2574]

Why did they trust her...

[@seekinggodfilms6966]

Shalom how do I get in contact with Jonathan Takele

[@saybelaaysik4822]

I feel sorry for Ethiopian Jews ✡️, thery are discriminated for their belief in Ethiopia 🇪🇹 and they are discriminated in Israel 🇮🇱 for their color of skin because they are black 😒

[@ennisel]

scripture does say they'll be brought back to the land from the 4 winds, 4 corners of the earth

[@esti916]

Before Operation Solomon in 1991, there was Operation Moshe in 1984, who immigrated to Israel from the Sudanese camps. It's a shame you don't specify these important details.

[@unexpectedisraelirene]

The movie mentions "series of operations" and Operation Solomon in particular because it was the largest one. The part about the operations is brief because it is not the focus of the movie

[@undermysaviour]

Buda = whitch there isn't a specific or known community called Buda in kechene. They used to say there are more Budas around Kechene than other neighbourhoods

[@jamesmorton5017]

Salvation is of the Jews. The Messiah was Jewish. The shabbat has changed but this was not the work of the Messiah who didn't come to change the law. He came to fulfill it.

[@johnhill9445]

One Love ETHIOPIA

[@theeyeopener4141]

Is that Shabbat song available?...also What can be done for these people? This is terrible. They can't even get a good nights sleep.

[@gerardchristian4763]

Please let them live in their real original country which is Ethiopia !

[@unexpectedisraelirene]

Let's let them choose where they want to live and not decide for them.

[@byrolyn8182]

ETHIOPIAN were in AFRICA in the beginning of time. JESUS is BELIEVED TO BE AN ETHIOPIAN JEW. JESUS is NOT a PALE EUROPEAN.. HISz SKIN WAS BRONZE as BURNRT in a FURNACE and HIS HAIR was Like WOOL.

[@darrensteward3335]

Is there such a thing as the Israel of the flesh, and the Israel of the spirit, and what's the difference between the two?

[@alfredokumu]

Good story but I Think they have been exposed to danger now.

[@anitanance5000]

What about us. in U.S

[@3l.a.777]

Amana🙏🏾 KabawadaYah Glory be to YAH HalalaYahawah praise be to YAH Bashama in the name Yahawasha jesus Adanayah Adanahayam lord of lords Malaka Malakahayam Kong of kings BarakaYah bless Yah

[@Shalomalechm]

The video for the song is the best

[@natanyaaberra8735]

First off, there is five African nations in the Torah. So, it is not unreasonable to assert that the Hebrews came from Cush and Abysinnia in Africa!

[@barbiebastille2536]

SHAME the subtitle is not legible

[@moniquecambero7635]

Wake up Israelites and gentiles alike.

[@caterinaayele]

Konjo Shromeda ! 🎉

[@cognitivedissonancecamp6326]

Interesting that they stigmatize the craftspeople so that society requires a "middle man" - will this documentary suss out what ethnicity the majority of the merchants are? I'm 33:00 in, let's find out.

[@opiemelendez]

please take out all the annoying music and just do the documentary. thanks.

[@selsobolim2597]

I am so sad to hear this story where they were persecuated jewish people by christianian. but i would like to say that God of Almight watch you..because Jewish of Ethipia hold the Torah in their daily life. God of Israel will return the evil doer of christianian who killed and hate toward chosen nation of God name Children of Israel. because most christianian do not learn Scripture well so they still hate Israel who hold Torah..

[@semirindubai4002]

I grew up in ethiopia my mom said kecheme people are evil magican but she still practice judaic laws i really want to know

[@fikadukassa1057]

Look, every Semitic speaking Abyssinians (Amhara & Tigre) claim to have Israeli origin. The Bete Israel or "Felashas" are not genetically different from the rest. There is no Anti-Semitism here! Because every Amharic or Tigrigna speaker considers himself as a Semite, regardless of his religion. Here is the thing, any Amhara Christian from Gonder or Shewa loves Israel, consider it as homeland of his remote ancestors. He can not hate Israeli due to his ethnic origin. But he hates "BUDA". And "Buda" is not considered as Israeli. But an "evil eyed" person. Unfortunately, most of the so called Budas happened to be crafts people. And most of the crafts people considered themselves as Bete Israel. But there are some Crafts people in southern part of the country who don't consider themselves as a Bete Israel. THUS, some people in the documentary were exaggerating and twisting some facts and claimed as if there is anti-Semitism in Ethiopia. They sensationalize the issue deliberately may be to push Israeli government into something they personally wish. Let me tell you one last thing, majority of Ethiopians who called themselves Jews are not really members of Bete Israeli. They are faking it to get out of their poor homeland hoping to enjoy better life in Israel. I don't judge them. So dear Irene dig deep. Don't trouble Israeli government with a crude data.

[@Musiqa21]

Thanks men and you hear the man took about the funeral no one can berry any one without his religion place

[@Aeon1019]

I See where your perhaps coming from and with all humility I can share my perception- this documentary was clearly depicting the discrimination they receive due to their faith, their STANCE against conversion to CopticIsm', and the fact that they are NOT allowed to own land whilst that which there ancestors owned was taken by those who had declared Copticism as the national religion in an effort to force them to convert, which was shown in a clip the falasha ancient compound now used for tourism falasha facade museum, so if what you state is correct, are those whose ancestors lost land, NOW allowed to own land? perhaps this being the reason they continue to be in 'craft making'(you kind of need land to grow crops) and can the Ethiopian government IF all are under same Ethiopian banner (same as the rest of the Abyssinians) and the Anti-Semitism rule is null and void, should they then be given back all the land/places that were taken from them, starting with the museum and all the areas where the Muslims invaded and inhabited (that was in the clip too)?.are they now able to purchase land freely and practice their Faith openly? That's what I saw in the documentary, it wasn't really about them being 'genetically' different but receiving an InDifference due to the way they practice THEIR FAITH and their Stance on Paganism and its practices which are ALL listed and permitted in the Same Coptic Bibles! ... Salaama.

[@SERVANT-d7t]

Covenant not church and no religion

[@fordjouranthony7233]

shalom bro

[@museashebir7792]

please attach Mobil phone or any other address one of the leader or contact person to communicate and help for those need helping