For some time now, I’ve been singing the Israeli national anthem with less fervor than in the past. Indeed, despite the Zionist zeal that brought me to Israel nearly five decades ago and which will ...

That day, 3,000 Makuya marched along the Ginza, singing "Am Yisrael Chai" and carrying banners supporting Israel. According to Fine-Meltzer, the Makuya follow several Jewish traditions. "Many of them ...

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In thanking the Makuya for their unwavering commitment towards Israel, Katsav spoke warmly of the "special connection" between Makuya and the Jewish people, and of the ever strengthening ties between ...

Mtwara — ALL roads lead to the Nangwanda Sijaona ground here today when 16 groups from all over Mtwara region take part in a traditional dances festival involving Wamakonde, Wamakua and Wayao tribes, ...