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2021 Offerings, Observances, and Small Gatherings

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2021 was a very tough year for me, but as I said, much was learned. Because we have pretty good vaccination rates here in Israel, it wasn’t quite as scary, but we were still cautious. We did manage go get plenty done, and are doing our best to increase our…
2020 Offerings and Observances

In February of 2020 I got my second knee replacement. Shortly thereafter the Covid-19 pandemic hit the headlines, and governments around the world ordered lockdowns. We also, as a group, decided to be careful and considerate, and set an example for others. African belief systems don’t have “quid pro quo”,…
Yemaya, Olokun, and Yam Ebbo Hosted by Ile Baalat Teva, December 24, 2019

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On December 24, 2019, Ile Baalat Teva hosted a ceremony of thanks to our Mother of Life as we know her, Yemaya, Olokun, and Yam. It was a happy and beautiful event, and we are thankful to those who attended and those who wished to but could not. May all…