Shemariyah Ellis was an electrician, entrepreneur, singer, and “man of valor” in the Kingdom of Yah. He was also a friend of mine.
“He joked about it and shifted his explanation somewhat over the years, but I think where it settled was that it was the Star of David Kapralik.”
‘I think we have an obligation to understand that slavery is not just this amorphous thing in ancient history,’ says one New Jersey cantor.
On Purim, Yokai Ben Israel Edwards had an unfortunate run-in with Israeli police. The city should embrace him, not treat him like a criminal.
The masterful musician, who passed away at home in Dimona over the summer, introduced ‘free play’ to the local music scene.