Bete Israel UJA Program Beit Midrash Explores the “Meloksei” – Jewish Monks of Ethiopia

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Bete Israel UJA Program Beit Midrash Explores the “Meloksei” – Jewish Monks of Ethiopia

Rabbi Adiel Eliyahu chaired Ono’s second UJA “Rabbis and Keisim” Beit Midrash welcoming first time participant, Rabbi Refael Elamo, a Netanya community rabbi and school principal. Rabbi Elamo and described his Ethiopian roots and community leadership connections. The main discussion, led by Keis Mentosnot, focused on the historical role of the Meloksei and whether it was a uniquely Jewish institution or influenced by Christian monastic models; participants also debated when it disappeared (scholarly timelines versus Keis oral tradition, including claims it lasted into the 20th century and even until 1960). Rabbi Dr. Sharon Shalom linked the topic to his recent Hartman article and critiques leading scholars, prompting a broader debate about Beta Israel origins and identity formation and concern that certain academic claims could weaken contemporary Ethiopian Jewish tradition.

Second meeting of Ono/UJA Beit Midrash program

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