Ethiopian Jews

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.

Lod:

Ethiopian cultural center torched, two arrested

Mixed Jewish-Arab city has been a flashpoint of nationalistic crime in the past.

Op-ed:

The Israel bug

What is the common denominator between Jews from the US, Ethiopia, Russia, and Burma? And the Jews who came from so many other lands? Op-ed.

Ethiopian Jews reunited with family in Israel after decades

International Fellowship of Christians and Jews, Israeli ministries bring 150 Ethiopian Jews to Israel

These Jews traveled to a war-torn country to retrieve a Bible

The Orit is a rare Ethiopian version of the Bible. This Israeli family risked it all to retrieve one.

Hundreds of Ethiopian Jews arrive in Israel: 'Historic decision'

An anthropologist and specialist on Ethiopian Jews says the government has taken decades to implement this decision.

Herzog: We keep alive those who perished on their way to Israel

President Isaac Herzog spoke today at the state memorial ceremony for Ethiopian Jews who perished on their way to Israel.

Jewish Agency Passover Seders for Ukrainian Refugees, Ethiopians

Special Passover seders for hundreds of Ukrainian refugees and Ethiopian Jews who plan to make aliyah.

NIS 14m to rescue 77 Ethiopian 'Jews' - who weren't Jews at all

Group pretended to be fleeing war zone in Ethiopia to relatives in Israel. Most turned out to be Christian with no Jewish connection at all.

Pres. Herzog: 'We must bring rest of Ethiopian Jews - quickly'

Celebrating the Sigd festival, Pres. Herzog says, 'The Jews of Ethiopia did not wait around, but got up and took the initiative.'

'Jews in Ethiopia are exposed to war'

Demonstrators demand government act to bring remaining Jews in Ethiopia to Israel.

'Ethiopian Jews dreamed of Jerusalem but didn't see it'

Pres. Reuven Rivlin at ceremony honoring Ethiopian Jews who lost their lives on journey to Israel, condemns 'support for terrorism.'

Israel launches Op. Zur Israel to bring 2,000 olim from Ethiopia

As civil war rages in Ethiopia, Israel begins operation to bring thousands of immigrants, with first group set to arrive next week.

Ethiopian-Israeli soccer stars vs leader of left-wing protests

Ethiopian Jewish soccer stars blast Amir Haskel, leader of left-wing anti-gov't protests, over his singling out Ethiopian police officers.

African American missionaries admit to targeting Ethiopian Jews

Bishop Plummer, an African American missionary, admits that he and his wife are deliberately targeting Ethiopian Jews because they're black.

Memorial held for Ethiopian Jews who died on their way to Israel

President Rivlin, PM Netanyahu deliver remarks at the official memorial ceremony for Ethiopian Jews who died on their way to Israel.

Watch: 119 Ethiopian immigrants arrive in Israel

119 Ethiopian Jews fulfilled their dream of immigrating to Israel on Jerusalem Day.

Live: Bnei Akiva movement event honors Ethiopian immigrants

Online Zoom meeting hosted by the Bnei Akiva Movement puts focus on Ethiopian Jewish immigrants to Israel, and the 4000 killed en route.

Israel to bring 400 Ethiopians to rejoin families

On eve of Knesset election, Israel looks to bring 400 immigrants from Ethiopia, reuniting them with relatives already in Israel.

Sister of slain Ethiopian arrives in Israel

Sister of Solomon Tekah, who was killed by an off-duty police officer in Haifa, arrives in Israel thanks to efforts of Minister Uri Ariel.

The betrayal of Benjamin Netanyahu

Last Jews from South Sudan arrive in Israel

Family torn apart during Operation Moses reunites decades later in Israel.

Film about rescue of Ethiopian Jews from Sudan comes to Netflix

Chris Evans stars in 'The Red Sea Diving Resort,' about Mossad agents who set up fake resort as front to smuggle Ethiopian Jews to Israel.

Israel gears up for new wave of protests

Protests by members of Ethiopian community planned across Israel beginning Wednesday afternoon, including road-blocking demonstrations.

Blocked by protesters, out of food and without baby's medicine

Beit Shemesh family stuck in traffic during Ethiopian community protests calls for help to get medication for baby with heart condition.

Are the 'Ethiopian protests' really led by Ethiopians?

Far-left and Arab activists spotted participating in and in some cases leading the riots sparked by death of Ethiopian teenager.

83 injured as Ethiopian protesters riot across Israel

Dozens of police officers injured, along with protesters, passersby, and a fireman. Stones thrown, cars set on fire, and roads blocked.

New wave of protests expected as Ethiopian teen laid to rest

19-year-old Ethiopian-Israeli man laid to rest after being shot and killed by off duty police officer.

Israel earmarks $40.4 million for Ethiopian college students

Israeli Council for Higher Education sets aside $40.4 million for program aimed at helping Ethiopian college students succeed.

Israel marks Ethiopian Jews' Memorial Day

President, PM address memorial ceremony on Mt. Herzl for Ethiopian Jews who perished while attempting to make it to Israel.

Hollywood dives deep into 1980s Israeli spy 'resort' in Sudan

New film recounts secret Mossad operation to rescue Ethiopian Jews via secret outpost on Sudanese coast.

'We will bring another 1,000 Ethiopian Jews to Israel'

PM convenes Ministerial Committee on the Advancement and Integration of Israeli Citizens of Ethiopian Origin.

Jewish diplomat who helped plan Operation Moses, dies at 82

American Jewish diplomat behind stunning 1984 airlift of Ethiopian Jews to Israel passes away at age 82.

Chief Rabbi: 'Edah's ban on Ethiopian employees is pure racism'

Sephardic Chief Rabbi blasts decision by prominent haredi court to ban Ethiopian Jews from wine production.

Deri gives Ethiopian Jew, Bible Quiz contestant Israeli ID card

Ethiopian Jewish teenager whose father, siblings live in Israel, had been initially required to leave country after annual Bible quiz.

Ethiopian Jewish Bible Quiz contestant won't be forced to leave

Representative of Ethiopian Jewish community in Israel's Bible Quiz granted residency status, after initially asked to leave country.

Waiting to come to Israel, Ethiopians prepare for Pesach

Remaining Ethiopians waiting to immigrate to Israel prepare for Passover.

Funding of Ethiopian aliyah left out of state budget?

Chairman of Absorption Committee wonders why government decision to bring remaining Jews in Ethiopia to Israel not included in budget.

Uri Lubrani, former Israeli ambassador to Iran, dead at 91

Veteran Israeli diplomat helped coordinate 'Operation Solomon' which brought Ethiopian Jews to Israel in 1990, advised Defense Ministry.

Government approves status of Ethiopian 'kessim'

Prime Minister: 'This arrangement should have been implemented a long time ago, and I am pleased that we have the opportunity to do so now.'

Chief Rabbi Lau meets with Ethiopian rabbis

Chief Rabbi Lau met with Ethiopian rabbis in the wake of racial slurs cast against members of the Ethiopian community,

Ethiopian MK: Police Chief's comments harm Ethiopian Jews

'The Police Chief called me to explain his comments; I told him he should apologize and put an end to the story.'

MK: Prosecute all of the racists

'Ethiopian women need not apply' in wanted ad stirs controversy, with Likud MK calling for criminal investigation into company.

'Save our Jewish identity'

Ethiopian Kessim call to end Christian Aliyah

Ethiopian Jewish spiritual leaders urge Netanyahu to let them oversee immigration of Falash Mura, warning missionaries are being allowed in.

Housing benefits for new immigrants? Not so fast

Ethiopian Jew who made aliyah in 2002 shocked to be refused aid in purchasing an apartment - because his wife is Israeli born.

'Asleep at the wheel' on Falash Mura aliyah from Ethiopia

Liba Center member calls on Zionist, religious and haredi MKs to oppose mass aliyah of Ethiopian Jews due to their unclear Jewish status.

1,300 Ethiopian olim

'An historic achievement uniting the nation of Israel'

Likud MKs Neguise and Amsalem, who waged protest to have PM uphold resolution on Ethiopian aliyah, hail 'historic justice.'

Bibi blinks first

Crisis averted: 1,300 Ethiopian Jews coming home

With coalition revolt, two Likud MKs manage to make Netanyahu backtrack after he scrapped resolution on Ethiopian aliyah.

Coalition crisis

Netanyahu's Likud feud caught on tape

PM recorded in faction meeting condemning MKs who are protesting his canceling of Ethiopian Ailyah decision, warns coalition is in danger.

Ethiopian Jews protest cancellation of mass Aliyah

Up to 2,000 Ethiopian Jews march outside PM's office, demanding he rescind canceling immigration for their relatives.

'Stop discriminating against Ethiopians, converts or we'll sue'

ITIM chairman accuses Ministry of Religion of systematic discrimination against Ethipions, converts.

The 'secret Jews' of Ethiopia emerge from the shadows

For thousands of years, the Bal Ej practiced Judaism in secret - now they are reemerging, and they want to come home to Israel.

Ethiopian Jews celebrate Sigd redemption holiday

Rivlin joins thousands of Ethiopian Jews in traditional holiday celebrating return to Israel, overlooking the Temple Mount.

Report: Officials Forced Ethiopians to Pay for Families' Aliyah

Ethiopians in Israel allege government officials forced them to pay to speed up process of bringing relatives to Israel.

Families of Ethiopian IDF Soldiers to be Brought to Israel

Interior Minister Silvan Shalom vows to take immediate steps to bring 500 soldiers' families to Israel, complete Ethiopian Aliyah.

Policeman Who Beat Ethiopian-Jewish Soldier Won't Be Prosecuted

Criminal charges won't be launched against cop filmed violently arresting IDF soldier of Ethiopian origin; AG said soldier used force first.

Ethiopian Israelis Less Likely to Finish Matriculation Exams

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

24 Years Since Airlift of 14,500 Ethiopian Jews in Under 2 Days

IDF remembers Operation Solomon, largest aerial mission to return Jews to Israel, which got Ethiopian Jews out of harm's way.

Ethiopian Protest Organizer Promises No Violence

Protest against racism scheduled for Rothschild Boulevard in Tel Aviv on Monday; organizers stress they have no desire for violence.

Again: Police Lose Hold on Protest in Tel Aviv

1,000 Ethiopian Israelis march; pre-coordinated protest begins to spiral out of control - despite prior agreement with police.