Dr. Henry Abramson explores Jewish Identity | Talk Jewish to Me

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The Harts interview Dr. Henry Abramson, a specialist in Jewish history and thought, and get a chance to explore their roots and Jewish identity while also exploring the idea of converts, and to probe the question of why so many African American Jews are automatically assumed to be converts.

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(03:58) How did you get started with Jewish History?

(07:31) With so much going on how do you do it all?

(10:05) Have your children taken an interest in Jewish History as well?

(12:26) Do you have a favorite topic to talk about?

(18:19) Has the idea of “converting to Judaism” gotten lost throughout history?

(20:24) Why is it that Jews of Color (J.O.C.) are assumed to be converts to Judaism and how can this be remedied?

(25:08) How do Jews of Color who were born Jewish get to a place where feel it’s being worked on?

(28:26) Who were some of the earliest Jews who settled in America?