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1. The Black Hebrews are perceived as violent and undesirable by many Israelis.
2. But the Black Hebrews are well known in Israel and elsewhere as black supremacists.
3. However, the Black Hebrews is a group that was granted permanent resident status in Dimona, Israel.

Interior Minister

1. In his short term as Interior Minister, MK Haim Ramon (Labor) said he saw no reason why the Black Hebrews shouldn't be awarded Israeli citizenship.

Jews

1. Many choose to self-identify as Hebrew Israelites or Black Hebrews rather than as Jews.
2. Jews as a Nation: I've heard of a group called the "Black Hebrews".

Descendants

1. The Black Hebrews believe that they too are descendants of the ancient Israelites.

World

1. As stated earlier, Black Hebrews have always been in the world; and they repudiate the notion that they are usurpers of the heritage of white Jews.

Chicago

1. Ben Carter a steelworker from Chicago calls himself "Ben Ammi Ben Israel" and is the founder and leader of the Black Hebrews.

American Citizenship

1. The Black Hebrews reclaimed their American citizenship and have received aid from the U.S. government that helped them build a school and additional housing.

Citizenship

1. The Israeli government said that more Black Hebrews may be granted citizenship.

Groups

1. In the United States, some groups of Black Jews use the term "black hebrews".

Legal Status

1. The Black Hebrews acquired legal status in an agreement reached with the Israel Ministry of the Interior in May 1990.

American Government

1. Seven years ago a school was built in Dimona for the Black Hebrews, donated by the American government.

Israelis

1. Sharon, like most Israelis, shuns the Black Hebrews, considers them a cult and would never have agreed to be associated with the group.

Group

1. Instead, like many groups called "cults," the Black Hebrews depend upon their leader to define the group.
2. Arriving on tourist visas, "the Black Hebrews had a very bumpy arrival here," said Yossi Klein Halevi, an Israeli who has written extensively on the group.

Israel

1. Many of the Black Hebrews entered Israel as tourists and were in the country illegally until the Interior Ministry granted them temporary residency in 1992.

Black Hebrews

1. Originating in Chicago, the Black Hebrews followed their charismatic leader, Ben Ammi Ben Israel, to Israel in 1969 on tourist visas - and never left.
2. A religious group called the "Black Hebrews" emigrated from the United States to Israel in 1969.

Categories

1. Ancient Israelites
2. Interior Ministry
3. Religious Group
4. Charismatic Leader
5. Israelis
6. Books about "Black Hebrews" in Amazon.com
   

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