Ethiopian Immigrants

Pilot program accelerates acclimation of Ethiopian olim

Aliyah Ministry and Jewish Agency initiative, with Support from UJA-Federation New York, to place Ethiopian olim in new apartments.

111 Ethiopian immigrants arrive in Israel

The immigrants were accompanied by award-winning chef Eitan Bernath and popular comedian Tehran Von Ghasri.

Ethiopian studying in Israel has emotional reunion with family

'We will all begin a new life here,' JCT student Itai Mangistu Karaho says of his aliyah with his brother and parents.

After years of delays:

180 Ethiopian immigrants to land in Israel Wednesday

180 Falash Mura immigrants from Ethiopia set to land in Israel Wednesday, after decades of waiting.

Petition to Supreme Court: Stop immigration of foreign nationals

'Those harmed by current immigration policy are actually Ethiopian Jews.'

Israel briefly reopens airport for Ethiopian immigrants

In first exception since coronavirus shuttered the airport, Israel allows over 300 Ethiopian immigrants to land at Ben Gurion.

'Ingathering of the Exiles':

'We're so excited to have you here'

PM participates in reception ceremony for first group of immigrants arriving with Minister Pnina Tamano Shata in Operation Tzur Yisrael.

Ethiopian immigrants arrive in Israel, despite pandemic

Dozens of immigrants from Ethiopia arrive in Israel this week, bringing number of Ethiopian immigrants to arrive during pandemic to 269.

Ministers discussing new ways of assisting lone soldiers

Minister of Immigration Absorption MK Pnina Tamano-Shata met MK Biton to discuss ways of assisting new immigrants serving in the IDF.

Erdan: This is not a protest but a wave of violence

Public Security Minister discusses Ethiopian community's protest, says protest was justified but the accompanying violence was not.

Three policemen injured in Ethiopian immigrant protest

Demonstrations held on several main roads in protest of the death of Solomon Tekah, who was shot by a police officer.

Ethiopian immigrant protest gains traction

Mass demonstration today at Kiryat Chaim police station with hands tied to protest shooting of Ethiopian youth by plainclothes policeman.

Israeli-Ethiopian village keeps Ethiopian-Jewish heritage alive

Special Ethiopian village in Southern city of Kiryat Gat aims to preserve Jewish-Ethiopian culture.

Operation Yehudith underway: 80 Ethiopian Olim arrive in Israel

83 Ethiopian immigrants (Olim) land at Ben Gurion Airport.

Tel Aviv yeshiva prepares Ethiopian scholars for rabbinate

Former chief rabbi visits new yeshiva founded to prepare young Ethiopian Torah scholars for rabbinic ordination..

WATCH: 70 excited Ethiopian immigrants arrive in Israel

Ethiopian immigrants express excitement and gratitude at opportunity to meet relatives they haven't seen in five - or 25 - years.

Ethiopian immigrants celebrate Bar/Bat Mitzvah for 35 children

200 members of Tel Aviv new immigrant Ethiopian community celebrate a festive Bar Mitzvah ceremony for 35 of their children.

Israeli Ethiopians are doing better than ever

Government sees 39% drop in number of Ethiopians relying on welfare income supplements.

Ethiopian Chief Rabbi dismissed from office

Despite many cases in which the Ministry of Religious Services extends a term past retirement age, they quickly terminated Rabbi Hadane.

Ethiopian Israelis Less Likely to Finish Matriculation Exams

Hebrew University study blames poor immigration absorption, 'feeling of discrimination' for students falling through the cracks.

Torah Sociology and Redemptive Aspects of Ethiopian Jewish Aliyah

Despite Claims, Official Insists Ethiopian Aliyah Continues

Ethiopian Jewish community leader notes that despite reports that Aliyah has ended, dozens still arrive every month.

Ethiopian Immigrants Plant Roots in Israel

Connecting on a whole new level: new Ethiopian immigrants, Jewish Agency participate in tree-planting ceremony in honor of Tu Bishvat.

Clashes as Immigrants Protest, ‘We’re Stuck in Centers’

Ethiopian immigrants say failure to update grants is leaving many in absorption centers. Nine arrested at protest.

Thousands Pray in Jerusalem on Jewish Ethiopian Holiday of Sigd

Every year more celebrate Sigd, a day of praying for redemption and an in-gathering of the exiles that dates back to Ezra and Nehemiah.

Volunteers Ensure Celebratory Spirit for Ethiopian Immigrants

Simhat Torah is the busiest day of the year for Shvut Am, as volunteers bring party atmosphere to absorption centers across Israel.

Hundreds Land in ‘Final’ Ethiopian Aliyah

Thousands protest for more aliyah of "Falashmura" Ethiopians as"‘final" flight touches down; Yesh Atid MK is on their side.

Final Group of Ethiopian Olim Set to Arrive in Israel

“Today we bring to an end a journey that spans thousands of years, the conclusion of Operation Wings of a Dove."

New Chief Rabbi in Racism Scandal

Just days into his new job, Ethiopian-Israeli MK accuses Rabbi David Lau of racism, over comments made about African footballers.

State to Look Into Ethiopian Birth-Control Controversy

Did Israeli officials trick Ethiopian immigrants into using birth control? And why is Depo Provera use so high?

Era of Ethiopian Aliya Draws to a Close

After more than 30 years, the state prepares to end aliyah from Ethiopia. Final arrivals expected in August.