| Beth Shalom B'nai Zaken Ethiopian Hebrew Congregation | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Judaism |
| Rite | Black Hebrew Israelite |
| Ecclesiastical or organisational status | Synagogue |
| Leadership |
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| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | 6601 South Kedzie Avenue, Marquette Park, Chicago, Illinois 60629 |
| Country | United States |
| Geographic coordinates | 41°46′24″N 87°42′09″W / 41.7733333°N 87.7025°W |
| Architecture | |
| Founder | Rabbi Horace Hasan |
| Date established | 1918 (as a congregation) |
| Website | |
| bethshalombz | |
Beth Shalom B'nai Zaken Ethiopian Hebrew Congregation, more commonly known as Beth Shalom B'Nai Zaken EHC, or simply Beth Shalom, abbreviated as BSBZ EHC, is a Black Hebrew Israelite[1][2][3] congregation and synagogue, located at 6601 South Kedzie Avenue, in Chicago, Illinois, in the United States. The congregation is led by rabbi Capers Funnye; and assistant rabbis are Avraham Ben Israel and Joshua V. Salter.[4] Beth Shalom is affiliated with the International Israelite Board of Rabbis.[5]
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- ^ Sokol, Sam (December 17, 2019). "Black Hebrew Israelite Leader Condemns Jersey City Shooting". Haaretz. Retrieved January 22, 2020.
- ^ Washington, Robin (December 18, 2019). "Who Black Hebrew Israelites Are—And Who They Are Not". My Jewish Learning. Retrieved January 22, 2020.
- ^ "Divine Law or Sexism?". NPR. July 12, 2007. Retrieved April 5, 2009.
- ^ "Visit Our Synagogues" (PDF). International Israelite Board of Rabbis. Retrieved April 22, 2022.