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Roots, Identity, and Belonging: A Journey Through African Jewish Heritage

Roots, Identity, and Belonging: A Journey Through African Jewish Heritage

Update: 2025-07-15
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Jessica Jantjies is a Cape Town-based writer exploring African Jewish identity through her own multi-layered heritage. As a colored South African with indigenous, African, and Jewish roots, she challenges narrow definitions of Jewish identity. Her journey includes discovering her family's Lemba heritage, navigating the complexities of South African racial categories, and advocating for more inclusive Jewish narratives.

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Roots, Identity, and Belonging: A Journey Through African Jewish Heritage

Roots, Identity, and Belonging: A Journey Through African Jewish Heritage