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Jacques Faitlovitch

Jewish Orientalist · Israel · Academics · Lived 1881 to 1955 · aged 74

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Jacques Faitlovitch was a Jewish orientalist and activist. Following his studies with Joseph Halévy in Paris, he dedicated himself to supporting the Beta Israel. Between 1904 and 1946, Faitlovitch embarked on eleven journeys to Ethiopia, founding schools and raising funds to foster Jewish identity among them.

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Jacques Faitlovitch was a Jewish orientalist and activist. Following his studies with Joseph Halévy in Paris, he dedicated himself to supporting the Beta Israel. Between 1904 and 1946, Faitlovitch embarked on eleven journeys to Ethiopia, founding schools and raising funds to foster Jewish identity among them. His efforts significantly contributed to the Beta Israel’s shift from their indigenous religious practices and their integration into the global Jewish community, paving the way for their eventual migration to Israel.

Country
Israel
Category
Academics
Type
Academic
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1881 to 1955 · aged 74

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