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Visitors listen to Esther Germay tell about life in Ethiopia and the culture of the
Ethiopian Jews known as the Beta Israel.
Esther Germay, right,
wearing an Ethiopian
woven shawl, shows
visitors the Amharic
alphabet.
Make The
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Rivky Eidelman, below, of New
York City embosses her name
in Amharic (Ethiopia's most
popular language) on metal.
JOURNEY
"With Stone Shoes" exhibit provides
unique experience of exodus.
Staff photos by Brett Mountain
KERI GUTEN COHEN
Story Development Editor
ith Stone Shoes: An
Ethiopian Jewish Journey"
had its grand opening July
10, complete with authentic
Ethiopian food to taste and a com-
pelling story from a woman who
made the trek from her village to the
Sudan to await rescue.
Esther Germay's experience prompt-
ed the name of the landmark exhibit,
presented by Federation's Shalom
Street on the grounds of the Jewish
Community Center in West
Bloomfield through Sept. 29. The
exhibit features an Ethiopian tukel or
thatched dwelling, multi-media expe-
riences and hands-on activities.
"We had a steady stream of people
Visitors were able to
sample Ethiopian .
food on opening day
July 10.
7/14
2005
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Colorful Ethiopian weavings are an
example of Beta Israel handicrafts.