Kumasi

Lionheld also assists other Ghanaian Jews in their faith and economic advancement whenever it can. In Kumasi, for example, it supports the growing business of Adonaiy Mewura Christo, whose grandfather led him to Judaism. Adonaiy makes tallits and yarmulkes from traditional Kente cloth for Jews throughout the world, donating a portion of his proceeds to advance local women’s causes and fund sexual education classes at his place of work. He is currently working with Lionheld to establish the first communal place of worship for Jews in Kumasi! 

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A Profile in Ghanaian Judaism

Adonaiy Mewura Christo was told from a young age that his great grandfather was of Jewish faith. His parents, however, did not raise him to be Jewish and at a young age he practiced other religions. After leaving home at the age of 15, he moved to a village near Bonwire, which is home of the colorful Kente fabric. Adonaiy visited Bonwire hundreds of times during his childhood, and eventually taught himself how to weave Kente cloth. In his 20’s, he was motivated to connect with his Jewish roots by researching the faith and connecting with other Jews around the world through the internet. Adonaiy works as a night security guard at Tumi Hostel when he is not creating Kente products for Jews around the world.