The Star in the Banner: Studies on North American Black-Jewish Communities

Abstract

The elaboration and development of black- Jewish identities are a multilayered and complex dynamism that does not take to one particular shape or form. Black groups in America have amalgamated Jewish traditions, thoughts, and cultures creatively upon their initial encounters. This bibliographic review paper seeks to ask “in what ways has Jewish identity been appropriated amongst black groups in America?” and “what role has Christianity played in developing these black-Jewish identities?”