"Renew Our Days Like Ancient Times"
-Center for the Heritage of Ethiopian Yahadut (Judaism)
-Self Sufficient Agricultural Farm
-Center for Unique Art and Culture
a. The community will act to form a self sufficient Tanach village. The village will be built in the model of an authentic styled farm of the Tanach era.
1. reconstructing the ancient ruins
2. renewing the different plantations (olives, dates, etc.)
3. reconstructing intricate cave systems (see attached picture)
4. Leveled and field agriculture
5. building borders between the fields
6. raising sheep and goats
7. rebuilding the old water systems, water holes, wells, mikwehs (see attached picture) and different drainage systems.
8. opening trails without hurting the animal life.
9. building an authentic olive press for oil
10. building a wood burning cooking oven h
11. hospitality tent
12. building homes using the natural surroundings
13. Guard posts and fences for protection
14. Synagogue
b. Forming a Jewish Ethiopian heritage center in the style of an authentic village from Ethiopia.
1. Forming the village will give a preview into the life and traditions of the Ethiopian community from the administrative and religious tradition
2. unique arts like:
a. weaving
b. basket making
c. sculpturing
d. coloring
e. painting
f. stitching
g. coffee and tea ceremonies
h. folklore plays that will be held on a stage built on the ancient ruins
i. hut building called Jasem
summary: The glance into the life of the community will show the visitors the artistic abilities of the members of the community. They will then strengthen their self esteem and instead of being dependent on the system of governmental support these individuals will become self supported artists. The village will be a study center for everyday visitors that will transmit the teachings of Ethiopian culture. The houses built of clay and mud will be the location of different study stations mentioned above. Most activities that will be held in the village will be of many different varieties and will be directed towards various age groups. Focused guidance will show the similarity between the Tanach way of living and the Ethiopian village life. This will enrich both cultures by helping establish the roots of Israeli identity.