The Hidden History of Somali Jews

What sparked the initial connection between Rami and Dr. Nancy Hartevelt Kobrin?

• A shared interest in Somali politics

• An article in the Jerusalem Post

• A mutual friend introduced them

• They met at a conference

What major event is the movie 'Black Hawk Down' based on?

• The Somali Independence

• The Ethiopian-Somali War

• The Six-Day War

• The Battle of Mogadishu

Why were Jews deported from Somalia in 1967?

• As a result of economic collapse

• Following a change in government

• Due to a natural disaster

• Because of the Six-Day War

What is the significance of the Ybir Tribe in Somali history?

• They are the largest tribe in Somalia

• They are believed to have Jewish ancestry

• They are known for their wealth and power

• They are the ruling tribe in Somalia

What was Rami's main reason for writing his blog?

• To share his Jewish identity and experiences

• To document Somali wildlife

• To promote tourism in Somalia

• To criticize the Somali government

What was one of the personal challenges Rami faced as a Jew in Mogadishu?

• Finding kosher food

• Accessing education

• Being the only Jew besides his mother

• Learning the Somali language

Why was Rami's mother reluctant to leave Mogadishu?

• She didn't want to leave her friends

• The family graves were in Mogadishu

• She was afraid of flying

• She had a successful business there

What did Dr. Kobrin do with Rami's emails in 2017?

• She deleted them

• She published them

• She sent them to the government

• She shared them with a university

What is a key reason for skepticism about the existence of Jews in Somalia?

• No Jewish synagogues in Somalia

• Lack of historical records

• No Jewish community in neighboring Ethiopia

• No evidence of Jewish customs

What does the story of Rami and Ashira highlight about Jewish history?

• The economic success of Jews in Somalia

• The challenges of maintaining Jewish identity in hostile environments

• The influence of Jewish culture on Somali traditions

• The widespread acceptance of Jews in Africa