Ethiopian Jews

Enough is enough: Israel must let minority Jews lead - opinion

When was the last time you saw an Ethiopian Israeli representing Israel on CNN, Fox News, or even in our own national English-language media? Maybe almost never.

Gadi Eisenkot, head of the Yashar party, holds a press conference with the party’s new member Yoram Cohen in Tel Aviv, May 5, 2026.
Tali Mekere

Tali Mekere: A first-generation engineer's path to success from Ethiopia to Netanya

Rabbi Jonathan Sacks.

What Rabbi Jonathan Sacks tried to teach us before October 7 - opinion

MA’AYAN GRADUATES with Nishmat dean Ilana Hadad (L) and program director Dr. Esti Bar-El (R).

What Nishmat’s Ma’ayan program for Ethiopian women says about Israel’s future


Pilot Program Accelerating Acclimation of Ethiopian Olim Launched This Week

Ethiopian olim who landed yesterday will be placed in new apartments in one of the new neighborhoods of Kiryat Gat.

 The newly arrived Damitie family in their new apartment in Kiryat Gat.

Stepping back with pride on Israel’s 75th - opinion

But just for a moment, on whatever side of the aisle we may be, we might consider stepping back and assessing the land, the nation we love, from a distance.

 CELEBRATING INDEPENDENCE Day, on Wednesday, with the traditional barbecue: We should offer thanks for a fledgling state that, in just three-quarters of a century, made possible what seemed impossible.

Israel is failing Ethiopian Jews - opinion

In order to succeed, we have to ensure that during their school years, our children do not face the same racism that earlier generations experienced.

 PARTICIPANTS TAKE part in Olim Beyahad’s Ariella excellence program.

When President Biden’s rabbi met an Ethiopian-Israeli Orthodox rabbi

I spoke to these two rabbis as part of a series on the relations between the two largest Jewish communities in the world – Israel and the US.

 RABBI MICHAEL BEALS

32% of all racist incidents in 2022 were directed at Arab Israelis - Justice Ministry

In total, 415 racist incidents were investigated by the Justice Ministry in 2022, which is reportedly representative of an overall downward trend.

 RALLYING AGAINST racism in Tel Aviv’s Rabin Square.

Israeli teachers behind racist WhatsApp group will not lose their jobs

MK Pnina Tamano-Shata responded that "the decision of the Ministry of Education is humiliating, and is an acceptance and a green light for racism. Their decision adds sin to crime.”

 A CLASSROOM at a Tel Aviv school is empty due to a strike called by the Teachers’ Union.

We should take a page from King Solomon's book and work harder to fight discrimination

King Solomon affirms that “A righteous man falls down seven times and gets up [again].” (Proverbs 24:16). We have fallen down in our responsibility to help the some 170,000 Israeli Ethiopians.

 THEN-ALIYAH and integration minister Pnina Tamano-Shata and then-Jewish Agency chair Isaac Herzog arrive at Ben-Gurion Airport, to welcome new immigrants arriving in the Tzur Israel operation bringing olim from Ethiopia, in 2021.

Will George Santos be replaced by an Ethiopian-Jewish legislator?

After politicians on multiple levels have called for Santos' resignation, local politicians are fishing for who could eventually replace his seat.

 Pilip speaking out against antisemitism.

Cultivating beauty for over thirty-five years

Founded in 1986 by Orna and Isaac Levy, Yvel continues a century-old family tradition of creating exquisite jewelry designs featuring pearls, gems and gold set with natural multi-colored diamonds.

 Blue Waters collection

Gov't to create new positions in Religious Services Ministry - report

According to a draft of the coalition agreements, the government will vote on a decision for the allocation of two new positions in the Religious Affairs Ministry. 

 SHAS PARTY head Arye Deri speaks to supporters as projected results from the Knesset election are announced, in Jerusalem, on November 1.