Slow Down, Shoshi! It’s Shabbat in Uganda
Shoshana Nambi
On a Friday in Uganda, Shoshi and her grandfather, Jajja, bring the family’s coffee to town to sell. Shoshi is eager to collect everything needed for the Shabbat meal and grows frustrated when Jajja pauses to spend time with friends along the way. After hurried shopping, she realizes she has forgotten the Shabbat candles. Her grandmother finds special oil lamps, while Shoshi learns to value the people and shared time that are part of the weekly celebration in the Abayudaya Jewish community.
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