As a child of survivors, I see my parents in every Ethiopian immigrant to Israel
Similar stories of suffering and making aliyah to Israel unite Israelis of all backgrounds.
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. (photo credit: COURTESY OF THE JEWISH AGENCY)ByMARK WILF/JTA
