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	SAFTM // Shadow of the Almighty Faith Tabernacle Ministries
		Some believe that the Ark is in fact being held somewhere in Ethiopia until such time as the third temple is built in Jerusalem at which time it will be returned to its rightful place in the new temple.
		President Mariam agreed and 200 Felasha Jews were picked up by military jet and taken to a new life in Israel.Operation Moses was launched in 1984 under a worldwide news flout.
		Pray for this land, for the Felasha Jews that still remain and for the Christians that survive there.
	www.saftm.org /propheticalnews.php (1650 words)

	Episode Fourteen - The Revelation
		Felasha remained by the door and waited for Moresh to come over to her.
		As he spoke to her, Felasha decided that this time she would not give in to his smooth talking ways.
		Felasha loathed the atmosphere that was between them these days.
	www.angelfire.com /scifi2/taa/Echoes2.html (5076 words)

	Features
		One of the famed "10 lost tribes of Israel," the Dan tribe, the Felashas were believed to have scattered to Ethiopia after the destruction of the Second Temple in the seventh century AD.
		The Felashas who survived war and desert wandering underwent great pain, and in their new life at least the physical worst was over.
		For the Felashas, the first concern was finding work in an economy where unemployment was soaring in the wake of the huge influx of Russian Jews.
	www.fao.org /docrep/T3550E/t3550e03.htm (4964 words)

	Imperial Ethiopia - Ethiopia's Religions
		Psalm 68, written for King David around 1000 BC (BCE), says that "Ethiopia shall reach out her hand unto God." The Ethiopian Orthodox Church was founded by the monks Frumentius and Aedissius in the early fourth century, during the reign of King Ezana of Axum (Aksum), who converted to
		In 1668, an imperial decree was issued declaring that the Muslims (Jabarti) and Jews (Felasha) of Gonder would henceforth have to live apart from Christians, but they were allowed to practice their religion freely in their own quarter.
		Religious squabbles did not end there, but by the nineteenth century peaceful conditions were established which finally placed religious differences on a level secondary to peace and the popular interest.
	www.imperialethiopia.org /religions.htm (1096 words)

	Gonder Tourist Traps - Travel Guide - VirtualTourist.com
		About 5 km north of Gondar on the road to Shire is the Woleka Village a former Felasha Village.
		Felashas are Jewish but during the last famine most of them left Ethiopia and immigrated to Israel.
		There is a temple and the inhabitants, most of them are not Jewish anymore, produce some pottery in the Felasha tradition.
	www.virtualtourist.com /travel/Africa/Ethiopia/Gonder-2020560/Tourist_Traps-Gonder-BR-1.html (247 words)

	Ethiopia's Felasha Village and Beth Israel by Karen Hoffman: Africa Travel Magazine
		As is the custom, the men wear Kipot (Jewish skull caps) and Tallitim (Jewish prayer shawls) which are strikingly similar to the Ethiopian "Shama," (a traditional shawl used for church and other occasions).
		These Ethiopian Jews, also known as "Felashas" (strangers), are the remaining members of the Beta Israel Community.
		Last November, the new Hilton Queen of Sheba opened at the Red Sea resort of Eilat (Israel) where the Queen's caravan was likely to have passed on her famous journey to Jerusalem.
	www.africa-ata.org /contents_a.htm (1215 words)

	Diabolic Digest
		We decided to fill the siesta hours by hiking to a nearby village where a vibrant community of Felasha Jews once lived before most of them were airlifted to Israel in the 1970s.
		The Felasha village is more than a solid hour’s walk along a stunning – if dusty – country road in the hills.
		The only sign that the Felasha village is any different to other tiny Ethiopian villages is the welcome sign with a prominently displayed light-blue Star of David on it.
	users.skynet.be /diab/Travel/Ethiopia3.htm (2371 words)

	Thea keeps Painting the Planet: Final Exploration
		On the way back we then managed to convice our driver to go on a detour and take us to the Felasha village, also known as Beta Israel (House of Israel).
		The word Felasha means 'exiles' or 'strangers' and are the Jews of Ethiopian origin.
		After the rise of Christianity in Ethiopia in the fourth century, the Jews who refused to convert were persecuted and withdrew to the mountainous Gondar region where they made their homes for more than 2000 years.
	thea.nomadlife.org /2005/10/final-exploration.html (1021 words)

	Son of the pioneers: the proud Neftegna
		To escape persecutions, the Agazians who maintained Judaism fled to the present province of Begemdr and to the south.
		The splinter group that settled in Begemdr became known as ‘Felasha’, thus forming the third group.
		Gideon, a ‘Felasha’ and a direct descendent of Zagwe was hanged in public.
	ethiomedia.com /courier/proud_neftegna.html (2722 words)

	Travel to Ethiopia
		These monasteries are very rich old and unique Biblical and royal wall painting, collections of gold and silver crowns, old books, parchments, royal dressing’s medieval Ethiopian kings as well as mummified body remains.
		Some of the Islands were also the homeland of the Felasha, Black Jews and temporary resting place of the original Arc of the Covenant.
		GLORY Ethiopia Travel and Tours, Includes in its most programs boat trip, from 3 hours to the nearest monasteries to full day as well as boat cross to Gorgora and proceed to Gonder by road.
	www.glo.ethiopiatravel.com.et /where.htm (1278 words)

	Ethiopian Treasures - Fasilados Castle, Felasha Village - Gonder
		Ethiopian Treasures - Fasilados Castle, Felasha Village - Gonder
		During the war against the militant Muslim Leader, Ahmed Gragn in 1543, Portuguese soldiers came to help Emperor Gelawdewos, the son of Emperor Lebna Dengel.
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	www.ethiopiantreasures.toucansurf.com /pages/gonder.htm (348 words)

	Medrek Ethiopian Discussion :: View topic - Photo of ethio-felasha who was killed by hezebollah
		He is a felasha who went to the "promised land" just like any other jew.
		If the felasha jews that have imigrated to Israle are giving you hell go talk to them.
		What a felasha jew in a middle eastern war has no effect on our syche.
	www.ethioindex.com /medrek/viewtopic.php?t=50709 (1711 words)

	Into the Middle East :: Bethlehem Encounters
		The population is being deprived of its landbase at a steady rate throughout the West Bank - let alone Gaza, which is already the world's largest and most overcrowded open air, urban prison.
		And the felasha IDFer pointing his gun inside the red car.
		Yelling, red-faced, at the Palestinian driver inside - the barrel of the M16 poised near the drivers face - "TURN AROUND!" This man is not permitted to enter Bethlehem...
	intothemiddleeast.civiblog.org /blog/_archives/2003/12/20/104263.html (533 words)

	Translator's Commantary & Notes on Zekaryas (Site not responding. Last check: )
		In addition, Ethiopians still refer to their own country by all of the following names: Negede Yihuda (Tribe of Judah), Debre Tsiyon (Mt Zion), and Deqeeqe Israel (Offspring of Israel).
		Then there are the famed "Felasha" Jews of Ethiopia, who still call themselves Biete Israel (House of Israel).
		Since all of the terms, Israel, Judah, Zion, and Jerusalem, are used often in Zekaryas, it takes meditation and discernment to interpret what JAH Wisdom is prophesying on both the 'wax' and the 'gold' levels.
	members.aol.com /abaselama/zek2.html (567 words)

	Ethiopia information (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Ethiopia is famous for many things, such as devastating killer droughts, Haile Selassie and the Rastafarian settlers, the Felasha Jews who moved to Israel, and the war that further devastated the country.
		The war with Eritrea, which ended in 1991 with Eritrea's independence, started up again over border disputes in 1998.
		Their food is excellent: a sourish, spongy flatbread called injera, which you use to dip into a number of different spicy vegetable and meat stews.
	www.tripstravel.com /ethiopia.html (314 words)

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		It is believed that Menelik visited his father in Jerusalem for three years as a young adult, learning the Mosaic law, and returned to Ethiopia with the Ark of the Covenant.
		There is, however, no conclusive evidence of this (except of the Church in Ethiopia which claims, still, to hold the Ark, viewed by none but the Bishop), or of the Jewish Felasha peoples being descended from Jews of Solomon's time, and some scholars identify Queen Makeda with Queen Bilkis of Sabea (Yemen).
		It is believed that following Yodit's death, a Christian king, Anbessa Wudim, returned to Axum to restore Christian control.
	www.changingthetimes.net /samples/18th/abyssinia_triumphant.htm (5896 words)

	Travelboecker
		Gondar is one of the most interesting Ethiopian towns and is located in beautiful surroundings with mountains as a backdrop.
		Your sightseeing tour of Gondar includes visits to the major castles and churches, including the "Royal compound" with its majestic castles “the Camelot of Africa”, as well as the Medical College and Felasha village.
		Transfer to the airport and fly to medieval Lalibela.
	www.travelboecker.com /PTMPages/ChooseVac/Africa/HistoricEthiopia.html (1267 words)

	Ethiopia - Two Tours!
		Gondar, founded by Emperor Fasiledas around 1635 is famous for its many medieval castles and the design and decoration of its churches-in particular, Debre Birhan Selassie represents a masterpiece of unique Ethiopian School of traditional art.
		After an early breakfast, we will drive to Sankaber for our full day excursion to the Simien Mountains National Park en-route visiting the “Felasha” or the Black Jewish village.
		It is believed that the "Felashas" settled at this village during the time of King Minlik I, the son of Queen of Sheba and King Solomon.
	www.tci-travel.com /Ethiopia.html (5096 words)

	Music of Northern Ethiopia
		Coins were issued, trading reached India and China, great edifices and dams were erected and scientific and philosophical works were translated into Ge'ez, one of the earliest written languages.
		Christianity became the state religion in 330 AD and the Orthodox Church represents the oldest unbroken Christian church tradition in the world.Even older are the religious traditions of the Ethiopian Jews, Bait Israel or Felasha, which go back to King Solomon and the First Temple.
		The very first Moslems, fleeing persecution in Mecca, sought and were granted refuge in Ethiopia.
	www.musicnow.co.uk /m-html/cd201.htm (412 words)

	History
		Day 11 Drive to Gorgora, the medieval church of Debre Sina Mariam trek to old Gorgora.
		Visit to former Felasha or Beit Israel village.
		Drive back to Addis Ababa, via the Blue Nile gorge.
	www.natytoursethiopia.com.et /History.htm (315 words)

	Nazret.com EthioBlog - Ethiopian Israelis protest delays in plans to bring over relatives
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		So you want to deny the Felasha their birth right.
		Let me tell you my brother life for the Felasha is 1000% better in their homeland Israel than in the country where they are ruled by a bunch wannabe democratic leaders on the surface but rebels at heart.
	nazret.com /blog/index.php?title=ethiopian_israelis_protest_delays_in_pla&more=1&c=1&tb=1&pb=1 (995 words)

	African Voyages Tours and Travel
		King Fasiledous who still has a magnificent castle established in Gondar in 1636.
		Afternoon, visit the castle compound and the church of Debre Berhan Selassie for its awe-inspiring painting and, lastly, the Bath of king Fasiledous and the Felasha (Black Jewish) village.
		Evening farewell dinner party in a traditional restaurant and music house then transfer to airport for homebound flight
	www.africanvoyages.com /tours/tourdescription.asp?tourid=111 (375 words)

	Africa Adventure Co. - African safaris - Add-On safaris
		Drive to Sankaber-while you will see plenty of Gelada baboons, you will be unlikely to see Walyas (found further into the park) or Simien Wolf.
		Return to Gondar and visit the former Felasha or Bait Israel.
		After checking into the Jerusalem Guest House you will start your tour of the first group of churches, returning to the hotel for lunch, and continuing the tour in the afternoon.
	www.africa-adventure.com /programs/dsp_addon2003.html (1639 words)

	The Africa Guide Ethiopia - the land of timeless mysteries
		PM excursion trip to Kossoye where you see the breathtaking scenery towards the Semien Mountain National Park.
		On the way back visit the Felasha (the Black Jewish) village.
		Morning transfer to Gondar Airport to catch a 30 unites flight to Lalibela, a site of the world wonder.
	www.africaguide.com /travel/package/1206.htm (701 words)

	Qemant: UNESCO-CI
		Seriously endangered language: the youngest speakers have reached or passed middle age
		East Kimanta, West Kimanta, Qwera (Quara, Kara of Kwarasa) and Kayla (Falasha, Felasha or Yihudi) are mentioned as dialects of Qemant language.
		The Qemant language is spoken by a Caucasoid people of the same name.
	portal.unesco.org /ci/en/ev.php-URL_ID=10364&URL_DO=DO_TOPIC&URL_SECTION=201.html (245 words)

	Circus Ethiopia - International press
		Rather, 1 thought, why not organize them into a constructive project.
		"Circus Ethiopia, begun with ten Felasha children trying to juggle 3 balls» has grown to 40 children with expanded rou tines.
		Today they juggle fire not just balls, and the older children balance smaller ones on top of long poles.
	www.lefourneau.com /artistes/circus/monde/presse/presse_anglaise.htm (1591 words)

	WHKMLA : History of Zagwe
		Felasha (Ethiopian Jewish) warrior Queen GUDIT had taken power in Aksum in the late 10th century.
		Around 1030 she herself was purged from power, and eventually - in 1137 - succeeded by the christian ZAGWE DYNASTY.
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	www.zum.de /whkmla/region/eastafrica/zagwe.html (171 words)

	Welcome to cox&kingsusa.com
		The crevices play host to the Walia ibex of the Semien Mountains and the Gelada Baboons, which are endemic to Ethiopia.
		On your return trip, you visit the village of the Felasha (African Jews).
		Enjoy a picnic lunch at the Semien National Park.
	www.coxandkingsusa.com /L3/afri/africa_L3_20_eth.html (2776 words)

	A&K's Zambia Explorer luxury safari itinerary.
		Hike through the mountains and with a picnic lunch.
		Return to Gondar visiting the Jewish village of Felasha enroute (B,L,D).
		A Fly to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Lalibela - the Jerusalem of Ethiopia.
	www.abercrombiekent.com.au /pages/woe/africa/af_ethr.htm (469 words)

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