On a hot spring morning in the Zimbabwean capital of Harare, Modreck Maeresera is packing up for a trip at his quiet suburban home.
Zimbabwe’s Lemba people claim ancient Jewish roots and customs. An American couple journeyed to southern Africa to impart some of our traditions.
Modreck Zvakavapano Maeresera comes from the southern African nation of Zimbabwe with a message of shared faith — for all of us.
A dozen African tribes have a Jewish story. Some claim to be descendants of the Bible’s 10 lost tribes. Others believe their ancestors came from Yemen hunting gold.