Out of many. One people. Jewish in Jamaica: Negril vendor

[Kevin, PA]

There's a documentary called "Awake Zion" that attempts to connect the beliefs of Rastas and Jews. I thought I watched it on Netflix but it doesn't appear to be available at this time. It was very interesting if you can find it.

From the Wiki page for the documentary:

Although Jews and Rastas appear different, both claim figures from the Old Testament as their forefathers, both send a message of truth and love to their followers, both speak of Zion, both have integrated their beliefs into their lifestyles and Rastafarians also claim to be descended from the children of Israel. Haim, who relates to and enjoys both cultures, raises the question, "if we're both identifying with the same things, are we not then identifying with one another?"

[captaind]

There's a documentary called "Awake Zion" that attempts to connect the beliefs of Rastas and Jews. I thought I watched it on Netflix but it doesn't appear to be available at this time. It was very interesting if you can find it.

In many aspects Rastas are orthodox Jews. The locks are from the story of Samson and Delila. The dietary restrictions are also very Hebrew.

When Solomon was an old man he went to Ethiopia and had a child with the Queen of Sheba. His name was Menelik. H.I.M. Haile Selassie claimed to be the direct descendant of Menelik.

The Rasta allegory is the story of the Babylonian captivity of the Jews by Nebuchadnezzar after the destruction of the first Temple

There are other even more interesting connections with Freemasonry. This would not be the place to discuss them but they are real

Much more to Jamaica than you might suspect. Just seek and ye shall find. (Google it <grin>)

Cap

[TAH]

In many aspects Rastas are orthodox Jews. The locks are from the story of Samson and Delila. The dietary restrictions are also very Hebrew.

When Solomon was an old man he went to Ethiopia and had a child with the Queen of Sheba. His name was Menelik. H.I.M. Haile Selassie claimed to be the direct descendant of Menelik.

The Rasta allegory is the story of the Babylonian captivity of the Jews by Nebuchadnezzar after the destruction of the first Temple

There are other even more interesting connections with Freemasonry. This would not be the place to discuss them but they are real

Much more to Jamaica than you might suspect. Just seek and ye shall find. (Google it <grin>)

Cap

Tis a deep rabbit hole indeed, many different turnings also. Agree though, not the place.