Shows
ReligionWiseTradition and Adaptation in Ugandan Judaism - Gershom SizomuIn this episode, we explore the remarkable story of the Abayudaya, Uganda's Jewish community, with Chief Rabbi Gershom Sizomu, the first native-born ordained rabbi in Sub-Saharan Africa. Rabbi Sizomu shares the history of his community, from its founding through persecution under Idi Amin's regime to its contemporary revival. Our conversation examines how the Abayudaya navigate their dual identity as both distinctly Jewish and distinctly Ugandan.Show Notes:Abayudaya: Music from the Jewish People of Uganda (https://folkways.si.edu/abayudaya-music-from-the-jewish-people-of-uganda/judaica-sacred-world/album/smithsonian) Send us a text2025-04-1541 min
Temple Beth Am PodcastsShabbat Sermon: "'A Simple Man' - Who Sits in Tents vs. 'A Man of the Field.' Who to Emulate?"Guest Rabbi Gershom Sizomu's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, November 30, 2024.
Rabbi Gershom Sizomu is the leader of the Abayudaya Jewish community in Uganda (and whose daughter, son-in-law, and granddaughter are active TBA members!)
Introduced by Rabbi Adam Kligfeld.
(Youtube)Special Guest: Rabbi Gershom Sizomu.2024-11-3024 min
Holy Sparks PodcastRabbi Gershom Sizomu - Chief Rabbi Of the Abudaya in UgandaThe Holy Sparks Podcast Season 3 Episode 8 Rabbi Gershom Sizomu is the Chief Rabbi of Abayudaya Community of Uganda and serves as the Av Beit Din (head of rabbinic conversion) for sub-Saharan Africa. He is 3rd generation rabbinic leader of the community, as his grandfather was an apprentice of the founder,Semei Kakungulu. Rabbi Gershom studied at the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies from 2003-2008 including a year at the Shechter Institute in Jerusalem.He is the father to 5 children from ages 7 to 29, and splits his time between Kampala, the capital of Uganda, where he was...2023-12-1534 min
Jewish Ideas to Change the WorldHistory of Jews in Uganda & Their Sukkot ExperienceA virtual event presentation by Rabbi Gershom SizomuThe event was co-sponsored by BMH-BJAbout the Event: Rabbi Sizomu will speak about the origins of Abayudaya, the challenges occasioned by the dictatorial reign of President Iddi Amin Dada, antisemitism, and living as a minority in a country that is predominantly Christian and Muslim. About the Speaker: Rabbi Gershom Sizomu is a Be’chol Lashon Rabbinic Fellow and the spiritual leader of the Abayudaya Jews of Uganda. Gershom is the current leader of the 100-year-old Abayudaya community of al...2023-10-0937 min
Jewish Vintage Annals Archive PodcastEp 11: Rabbi Gershom Sizomu and Jay Sand (Jewish Stories/Jewish Music)I don’t want to give too much away about this episode except to say Rabbi Gershom shares an amazing story that truly involves a miracle happening, and he and Jay have a truly remarkable friendship that they speak about. This episode is very special.
Rabbi Gershom Sizomu, who was ordained at the Zeigler School of Rabbinic Studies in 2007, is the spiritual leader of the 100-year-old Abayudaya ("People of Judah") community of almost 3,000 Jews living in rural villages in Eastern Uganda. He is the grandson of community elder Rabbi Samson Mugombe and lives near the...2023-07-241h 00
Vintage Annals Archive PodcastEp 34: Rabbi Gershom Sizomu and Jay Sand (Jewish Stories/Jewish Music)I don’t want to give too much away about this episode except to say Rabbi Gershom shares an amazing story that truly involves a miracle happening, and he and Jay have a truly remarkable friendship that they speak about. This episode is very special.
Rabbi Gershom Sizomu, who was ordained at the Zeigler School of Rabbinic Studies in 2007, is the spiritual leader of the 100-year-old Abayudaya ("People of Judah") community of almost 3,000 Jews living in rural villages in Eastern Uganda. He is the grandson of community elder Rabbi Samson Mugombe and lives near th...2023-05-231h 01