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


Ethiopian Community Center is embroidering dreams

Few programs have taken into account the social and culture reality of the adult men among Ethiopian immigrants. A new program tries to change that.

Founded by Zion Getahun, now director of the Ethiopian Community Center in the Talpiot neighborhood in Jerusalem, Embroidering Dreams has helped a group of older Ethiopian men regain their sense of self-worth and pride in their embroidery tradition

Canadian philanthropists launch scholarship for Ethiopian-Israelis

The goal of the initiative is to support a new generation of Ethiopian-Israeli leaders.

Mount Scopus campus, Hebrew University Jerusalem

Immigrants arrive in Israel from Ethiopia despite pandemic

They are among 400 Ethiopians who claim Jewish heritage who were approved for immigration three weeks before Israel’s March 2 election.

Ethiopian Jews say, "Next Year in Jerusalem"

34 Ethiopian Jews immigrate to Israel: 'Unite them with their families'

"It is time to place an end to the suffering of those waiting in transit camps in Ethiopia and to unite them with their families here in Israel."

Ethiopian immigrants arrive in Israel, July 23, 2020

Racism is a collective problem – but there is still room for hope

Reflections on racism and disappointment and the vision of the mother of a dark-skinned boy, together with a belief that the “ideal heavenly Jerusalem” is not beyond reach.

PROTESTERS gather in Tel Aviv against police violence and discrimination following the death of 19-year-old Ethiopian-Israeli Solomon Tekah.

Racism is the same throughout the world

Here in Israel, as with George Floyd, we encounter police violence against the Ethiopian community that has resulted in the deaths of numerous young people over the years

Protesters stand opposite police during a protest for the death of 18-year old Solomon Tekah of Ethiopian descent, after he was shot by police, in Tel Aviv, Israel July 2, 2019

Activists step up campaign to bring remaining Falash Mura to Israel

There currently remain approximately 7,500 members of the community in Addis Ababa and Gondar, many of whom have been stuck there for many years awaiting immigration to Israel.

Ethiopians celebrating in Jerusalem

Rivlin holds memorial service for Ethiopians who died en route to Israel

"May the memory of those who perished, our brothers and sisters who lost their lives on the way to Jerusalem and the land of Israel be etched in our hearts forever."

President Reuven Rivlin holds memorial service for Ethipiopians that passed away on their journey to making Aliyah to Israel

119 Ethiopian olim welcomed by aliyah minister, Jewish Agency head

Their arrival coincided with the annual day of remembrance for Ethiopian Jews who died on the way to Israel, as well as with Jerusalem Day.

Jewish Agency Chairman Isaac Herzog and Aliyah and Integration Minister Pnina Tamano-Shata welcome 119 Ethiopian immigrants to Israel.

Parents of Solomon Tekah file suit against officer who killed him

'We regret the continuation of various claims and slander against the police and the officer involved, while the legal process is conducted and the matter has not yet been decided'

Protesters stand opposite police during a protest for the death of 18-year old Solomon Tekah of Ethiopian descent, after he was shot by police, in Tel Aviv, Israel July 2, 2019