Ethiopian Jews

Ethiopian-Israelis celebrate Sigd holiday under the shadow of war

One ceremony opened with a tribute to Ofir Libstein, the head of the Shaar Negev security council who died in battle with Hamas terrorists on Oct. 7.

By PHILISSA CRAMER/JTA
13/11/2023

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

"The essence of Sigd is the renewal of the covenant between our people and God, reflecting our yearning for Zion and Jerusalem," Ethiopian-Israeli MK Dr. Tsega Melaku said on X.

13/11/2023

One country in the world is still living in 2016. Found out which

Ethiopia's calendar takes you back to 2016, offering a glimpse into a different era.

By WALLA!
08/11/2023

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

 Zena was listed in a 2019 Noam party blacklist which detailed LGBTQ+ figures in media, academics that were feminist, and other government officials perceived as problematic.

Adana family to meet with district attorney amid hit-and-run protest

4-year-old Rafael Adana child was struck by a driver while walking with his grandfather in Netanya in May.

Israel must stop its racism and save Ethiopian Jews - opinion

The last Jewish community, which was first exiled 2,000 years ago, is refused aliyah. And who is the refuser? The State of Israel!

By SHLOMO VILK
23/08/2023

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.

Israel appoints IDF reservist as envoy for Ethiopia aliyah crisis

Thousands of Ethiopian citizens claim they are entitled for aliyah, but Israel says that the aliyah from this country has ended.

17/08/2023

Ethiopian Jews demand Israel rescues thousands from war-torn Gondar

A staggering 4,226 individuals from camps in Gondar and Addis Ababa had submitted Aliyah requests as the conflict escalated across Ethiopia.

14/08/2023
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