Slow Down, Shoshi!: It's Shabbat in Uganda

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Author(s)

Rabbi Shoshana Nambi

Co-Authors / Illustrators

Moran Yogev

Publisher Name

Kalaniot Books

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Release Date

September 16, 2025

ISBN13

978-1962011051

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Shoshi and her grandfather bring their coffee crop to the local market in Uganda. But will they get everything they need in time for Shabbat? A joyful celebration of the Abayudaya Jewish community and their traditions.

“Hurry up Jajja,” Shoshi urges her grandfather on as they travel to bring their coffee crop to the local market in Uganda. But in her rush will she remember to buy everything the family needs for their Shabbat dinner? At the end of the day Shoshi realizes that the true beauty in this weekly celebration can be found in taking the time to savor community.

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December 11, 2025 (Updated: June 30, 2026)

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Slow Down, Shoshi!: It's Shabbat in Uganda blends the culture of a small community in Uganda with their Jewish faith to show how they celebrate Shabbat. This story is a unique perspective that was unknown to me before reading. Themes of community, family, and faith are woven into the story to share this diverse perspective of the author, who has used many elements of her own childhood to create this authentic story. The backmatter explains the history of the Abayudaya Jewish community in East Uganda, which was interesting. Overall, this is a sweet book that shares a unique culture and their faith to broaden the reader’s perspective