Ethiopian in israel

'We Are Black Jews': The courageous journey of Ethiopian Jews to Israel - review

Scattered across northern and northwestern Ethiopia in small villages, the Beta Israel lived alongside Christian and Muslim neighbors for over 2,000 years, resisting conversion.

 An infant from Ethiopia whose family was brought to Israel in Operation Moses receives medical treatment at the Shaare Zedek Medical Center in Jerusalem, January 1985.
 THE ETHIOPIAN community in Israel serves as a vibrant link between the two nations. Here, the community celebrates the Sigd on the Haas Promenade in the shadow of the Old City, in November.

Ethiopian Amb. to 'Post': History between Ethiopia and Israel shapes relationship - interview

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The annual Jewish-Ethiopian holiday ceremony was canceled due to the war

 AWEKE KOBE ZENA: Seizing the opportunity.

Israel settles Amsalem dispute with anti-racism czar, will switch role


Protesters block Ayalon road after the death of an Ethiopian child

Hundreds of protestors blocked Ayalon road on Monday, in response to authorities' refusal to charge a driver who killed a young Ethiopian boy in a hit-and-run accident.

 Members of the Jewish Ethiopian community and overs block the Ayalon Highway in Tel Aviv, during a protest demand justice for to 4-year-old Rafael Adana, who was run over and killed in a car accident in Netanya, August 21, 2023.

Majority of recent Ethiopian immigrants to Israel are Christians

The reason for this substantial amount of immigrants identifying as Christians is that their aliyah is considered a humanitarian act, of reuniting family members.

 Most of the Ethiopian olim aren't considered entitled for aliyah according to Israel's Right of Return law, but offered citizenship as first degree relatives of Israeli citizens. Many of them will begin a process of conversion to Judaism after arriving in Israel.

Anti-Ethiopian racism in Israel must be rooted out - editorial

Despite the fact that many Israelis of Ethiopian descent have succeeded in every sphere they are still a marginalized minority facing discrimination in Israeli society.

IDF soldiers take part in a ceremony marking the Ethiopian Jewish holiday of Sigd

Kenyan president visits Western Wall, adviser prays on Temple Mount

Kenyan President William Ruto met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who praised the Kenyan president’s commitment to expanding ties with Israel.

Kenyan President William Ruto prayed at the Western Wall, 9 May 2023

Fundraising push launched to help Ethiopian Israeli terror victim's kids

Tadasa Tashume Ben Ma'ada was one of two victims of the Jerusalem bus bombing terrorist attack, alongside 16-year-old Arye Schechopek. 

 Family and friends attend the funeral of Tadasa Tashume Ben Ma'ade, who died of his wounds suffered in a bomb attack at the entrance to Jerusalem, at Har HaMenuhot Cemetery in Jerusalem, November 27, 2022.

For Ethiopian Israeli Pnina Agenyahu, celebrating diversity is about speaking up and representing

Agenyahu plans to speak about the different voices in Israeli society and how these voices create more diversity and visibility for people around us.

Sigd holiday, November 16, 2020

Can Israelis recognize Ethiopian Jews as proud Zionist heroes?

Shmuel Yilma: “It’s time we are recognized not as a tribe of poor people that the state had to rescue but proud Zionists who were ready for any sacrifice in order to immigrate to Israel.”

 SHMUEL YILMA (third from left) celebrates the Sigd in New York.

This Ethiopian-Israeli olah is realizing her dreams at BGU

Haile is now beginning her sophomore year, and says the Step-UP activities throughout her freshman year left her feeling inspired and energized.

 Ingoday Haile, 24 From Ethiopia to Jerusalem, 2003

Racism and social strife, not Iran, is Israel's biggest problem - Zena

Israeli anti-racism czar: “There is racism in Israel. Racism has aspects in common with terror. Everyone says Israel’s biggest problem now is the social conflict element, not Iran.”

 AWEKE KOBE ZENA: Seizing the opportunity.

Israel banning easy entry for Ethiopian Christians this Easter - report

Population and Immigration Authority said it is concerned these tourists will not return home.

ETHIOPIAN CHRISTIAN worshipers carry a cross during a procession along Via Dolorosa

Rally in Jerusalem by Ethiopian Israelis as a part of the worldwide move

In the past two weeks, the Ethiopian diaspora community over the world and the Ethiopian community in Israel staged rallies joining the No More! movement.

THE ETHIOPIAN community’s struggle for equal rights features in the exhibition.