40 years on, Israeli Ethiopians fete identity forged by hardship Community members whose families risked everything to reach Jerusalem are reconnecting to rich traditions following a challenging integration process. Canaan Lidor Dec. 26, 2024
Novel highlights sacrifices of Ethiopian Jewish immigrants to Israel “I hope the book will also shed light on the immigrant experience generally and the challenges associated with it,” author Kim Salzman said. Menachem Wecker Aug. 9, 2023
Oshra Yosef-Friedman fights for Israeli women, Ethiopian immigrants Yosef-Friedman holds one of the most senior Israeli government positions of any Ethiopian Israeli. Bradley Martin July 12, 2023
Ethiopian Israeli Sigal Kanotopsky: ‘We are all pieces of the same puzzle’ The 46-year-old director of the Jewish Agency in the Northeast Region of the United States recalls absorbing faith and belief from her parents that one day they would be “back home.” Eliana Rudee June 13, 2022
Netanyahu greets first wave of Ethiopian immigrants in ‘Operation Rock of Israel’ “I do not remember, for many years, when I have been moved so much at a sight of such refined Zionism that expresses all of its significance,” says the Israeli premier. Dec. 3, 2020
An academic attempt to frame Israel as a devious colonial enterprise Event speakers implied that along with Ethiopians, Israeli Arabs face ceaseless, racist oppression, though provided no evidence for this claim. Georgia L. Gilholy July 22, 2020
Sigd: The ultimate Zionist festival Celebrated in Jerusalem both at the Western Wall and on the Haas-Sherover Promenade that overlooks the Old City, the Ethiopian Jewish event is a multi-generational gathering that attracts thousands from all over the country. Judy Lash Balint Nov. 28, 2019
