Ethiopian jews in israel

Lawmakers raise alarm over police treatment of Ethiopian community

During the session, Blue and White faction chair MK Pnina Tamano-Shata described the harassment and discrimination experienced by young members of the community at the hands of police officers.

 MK Pnina Tamano-Shata speaks during a House committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem on, December 29, 2025.
ETHIOPIAN JEWS take part in a prayer of the Sigd holiday on the Armon Hanatziv Promenade overlooking Jerusalem, in November 2025.

Zionism didn’t start in Europe, and Ethiopian Jews can prove it - opinion

ETHIOPIAN ISRAELIS gather in Jerusalem earlier this week, calling for immediate government action to expedite the aliyah of family members still stranded in Ethiopia.

The time for talking is over: Ethiopian Israelis need family reunification now - opinion

 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.

Goodman Fellowship Project Expands Opportunities for Ethiopian Students at TAU


Over-policing of Ethiopian-Israeli community down, suspicion of racism persists

It is this over-policing that has caused so much concern among the community.

The annual memorial ceremony for Jewish immigrants who died on the way to Israel from Ethiopia, June 5, 2016

Community protests shooting of young Ethiopian-Israeli following shooting

"Our blood is good for more than just wars, army, and every other office this country represents,” Roy Eyov said.

Ethiopian Jews protest in Tel Aviv after the murder of 24-year-old Yehuda Biagda due to police brutality, Jan. 2019.

Thousands of Ethiopian Jews still stranded in Ethiopia as last flight set to land

7,500 Ethiopian Jews still stuck in the country, approximately 70% have “first-degree relatives already living in Israel.”

Jewish immigrants from Ethiopia arrive at Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv in 2011

Protests in Haifa after Ethiopian teen shot by off-duty police officer

"He was a child with the happiness of life, who knew to hug, to help and to support," said Solomon's father. "He was so caring, with a huge heart, a child who gave greatly."

Ethiopian Jews protest in Tel Aviv after the murder of 24-year-old Yehuda Biagda due to police brutality, Jan. 2019.

Police officer who shot 18-year-old Ethiopian-Israeli arrested

The suspect was allegedly shot by a policeman who pursued him and his friend.

The scene of the shooting near Haifa, June 30, 2019

Israel approves $40.4 million for Ethiopian students' higher education

The goal is to increase by some 40 percent the number of Ethiopian-Israeli bachelor’s degree students, from 2,500 to approximately 3,500, within five years.

Ethiopian-Israelis in massive Tel-Aviv protest in memory of Yehuda Biagda

Your Business: Ethiopia, Ethiopian Jews and Israel

Their travel guide was one of my Ethiopian Jewish former students who is now a serial entrepreneur living back in Ethiopia.

Ethiopian youth prepare the Seder in Gondar, Ethiopia

Activist pens moving tribute for Jewish-Ethiopian Memorial Day

The head of the Fidel Association for Education and Social Integration of Ethiopian Jews in Israel remembers her lost loves ones.

The annual memorial ceremony for Jewish immigrants who died on the way to Israel from Ethiopia, June 5, 2016

Israel offers religious courses to help Ethiopians integrate

Mikveh and ‘shechita’ courses attempts to assist Ethiopians feel part of Israel’s religious sector.

ENSURING ETHIOPIAN representation: At the course on ‘shechita’ (left) and for ‘balaniyot’ training.

Israel's first Ethiopian-born woman Knesset member describes her journey

Who is Blue and White MK Pnina Tamano-Shata and what makes her tick?

Pnina Tamano-Shata